Assistant Farmers Market Manager-Stonestown
About The Position
The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a dedicated part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our year-round farmers market that occurs every Sunday at the Stonestown Farmers market in San Francisco. The Assistant Farmers Market Manager assures the smooth operation of the farmers market by assisting the Market Manager in setup and breakdown of the market and by providing excellent customer service in the Information Booth. This is an entry-level position with potential for a career pathway in farmers markets operations, agricultural education, or local food systems strategies.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must have valid CA driver's license and clean driving record
- Physical capacity to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs, load/unload equipment to/from truck
- Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills, detail-oriented
- Ability to maintain calm, handle details and multi-task in a busy environment
- Self-starter with outgoing, sunny personality with a sense of humor
- Energetic, active person who is also a team player who takes direction well
- Excellent punctuality and attendance
- General understanding and/or sincere interest in food and farming
- Ability to work early mornings and long hours every Sunday
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish or Chinese Speaking
Responsibilities
- Assists Market Manager in securing
- Assists Market Manager in setting up and breaking down the market, including AIM market equipment, ATM(s), signage, information booth, restrooms, entertainment, café area(s) and garbage disposal
- Staffs the information booth, providing excellent customer service and assisting with all
- Operates AIM's EBT program by swiping EBT cards and distributing tokens to purchase healthy foods
- Assists Market Manager with market operations
- Maintains excellent relations with vendors, customers, staff and local governmental/community organizations and businesses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
