Farmers' Market Assistant

Job description

Job Description:

The farmers market assistant will be responsible for assisting with on-site operations of the year-round farmers' market.

This position will work up to eight to ten hours on market days. This position requires work in inclement weather conditions, some heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds; walking or standing for sustained periods of time. The position may occasionally be required to work additional hours attending meetings and assisting with scheduled events.

This position would be based in Fillmore, CA, and would require daily travel to and from the farm.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general direction from the Farmers' Market Manager and Farm Owner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists with overseeing market booth and market day activities.
• Assists with set up and breakdown of market site (banners, canopies, and tables), signage, and other market activities.
• Assists with enforcing market rules to ensure safety for vendors and guests.
• Works cooperatively with market manager and other Farmers Market Assistants.
• Assists in maintaining petty cash system and records related to merchandise sales, the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and wireless processing of sales through Square device.
• Ensure that all market monies received are handled safely following established cash-handling procedures.
• Perform administrative duties including responding to emails and attending meetings and events.
• Provide excellent customer service through customer interactions selling merchandise and answering questions.
• Familiar with emergency and accident procedures and ability to respond appropriately.
• Assists with maintaining and stocking site supplies and merchandise.
• Perform post-market duties including deposit preparation and financial tracking.
• Performs other duties and assumes responsibilities as apparent or assigned by the market manager.

Ability to:

• Work independently and exercise good judgment in a variety of environments and situations
• Assist in the management of on-site operations for the farmers' market
• Make sound, rational decisions using judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Establish and maintain a positive and effective working relationship with farmers, the public, market volunteers, and members of the public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse clientele.
• Work in various weather conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, rain, etc.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• A commitment to and belief in Sow a Heart's shared values.
• Previous participation in volunteer and/or special events.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Desired Job Qualifications:

• Six months to one year of work or volunteer experience in planning/managing community-related events and/or working effectively with the public.
• Interest in promotion of local foods and farmers' markets.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Send resume and cover letter in PDF format to

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