Farmers' Market Program Assistant

City of Portage • Portage, MI

18d • $16

About The Position

The City of Portage is looking for a reliable and service-driven Part-time Farmers’ Market Assistant to join our Parks and Recreation Department! If you are passionate about community, access to fresh food, and providing support to our growing market, then this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Requirements

• The hours during the Farmers’ Market Season are Sundays ONLY from 6 A.M. – 4 P.M.
• In the off-season, office hours are flexible but still only 8 hours per week.
• The selected individual must be willing to obtain a Market Manager Credential certification, costs provided by the city.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Farmers’ Market Manager at the Farmers’ Market on Sundays from May through October with handling food assistance monetary distributions and receipts, making vendor monetary exchanges for food assistance and rentals, and provide oversight on food assistance programs including WIC, Eat Smart, SNAP, Senior Fresh, and Double Up.
• Ensure vendor licensing is in order for different food types as well as mobile food operations.
• Assist in bike registration, greeting and directing vendors and musicians, overseeing volunteers, providing park and market information at the Vendor Market Information Booth.
• Provide market set-up and take-down assistance.
• Provide general office support when not assisting with applications, set-up and implementation of the Holiday Market, the Portage Craft Market and the Portage Art in the Park Festival.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED