Farmers Market Program Associate

Ecology Center•Berkeley, CA

8d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Farmers' Market Program Associate-Part Time works under the direction of a Program Manager to perform a variety of tasks associated with Ecology Center programs. Duties may include cash-handling, customer service support for the operational support, and break-down at the Berkeley Farmers' Markets, and office support including clerical and administrative tasks. This role is a union position and will be subject to union membership agreement terms. This is an onsite role required to work regularly for at least two out of three Berkeley Farmers' Markets shifts held on Tuesdays 11-8, Thursdays 11-8, Saturdays 7-5.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and one year of prior work experience required
The proven ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in a variety of environments and situations.
Proven ability to assist in the management of on-site operations for the farmers' market or similar small business enterprise.
Competency with word processing and spreadsheets, on a laptop and ability and willingness to learn new applications as needed.
Proven ability and enthusiasm for developing and maintaining relationships with participants including farmers, vendors, customers, neighbors, and other members of the public.
The ability and willingness to monitor and encourage compliance to our policies with vendors and the public.
Flexibility and creativity, ability to "think on your feet" and find appropriate solutions to unique challenges.
Strong verbal communications skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work on a team.
Regular availability for at least two out of three Berkeley Farmers' Markets (Approximately Tuesdays 11-8, Thursdays 11-8, Saturdays 7-5)

Nice To Haves

Language proficiency in Spanish or Chinese
FirstAid and CPR certification, or willing to become certified

Responsibilities

Perform and support duties related to operating Ecology Center programs including, Farmers' Markets, and all other programs in accordance with the goals and strategies of the Ecology Center mission and strategic plan.
Assist in operating the Ecology Center farmers' markets including market set-up and breakdown, vendor parking-in, signage, load list distribution and collection, info booth set-up and staffing, volunteer coordination, token distribution, and other market activities.
Provide excellent customer service through customer interactions including Farmer's Market token distribution, selling merchandise at the markets
Perform post-market duties including sorting recycling/compost, cleaning soiled receptacles and/or tables, replacing any damaged equipment.
Ensure that all monies received are handled safely following established cash-handling procedures; assist in the preparation of deposits within 24 hours of receipt of funds, and prepare change and tokens to be used, as needed and cash drawer for next use.
Track and report information from at-market tracking documents including market log, token distribution log, and receipt book to keep a reference of the market's activities and financials.
Perform administrative duties including answering phones, responding to internal emails, attending meetings and events.
Observe safe operating practices and comply with organizational safety policies.
Maintain familiarity with, follow, and ensure staff compliance with all Ecology Center policies and procedures in the performance of daily duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.