Farmers’ Market Site Assistant

Food Access LA • Los Angeles, CA

6h • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Farmers’ Market Site Assistant works under the direction of the Manager, Market Facilities, to support the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market, held Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The assistant must also be available to work at one or more other farmers’ markets on an on-call basis. Periodically, open shifts may also be available at additional markets.

The role involves setting up, maintaining, and breaking down market equipment; cleaning market areas; managing waste and recycling; supporting the market team, including moving vendor equipment; and assisting with special events and other assigned tasks. Work takes place outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires regular standing, walking, lifting, talking, hearing, reaching, stooping, and kneeling.

Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work Saturdays and be on call on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Takes direction well, is self-motivated, and has strong multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in certified farmers’ markets, agriculture, nutrition, cooking, food assistance programs, local food and craft production, and community outreach or organizing.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred.
• Some crisis/emergency management training and/or First Aid certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down farmers’ market equipment, including information booths, customer seating, parking-area cones and barricades, signage, and trash bins.
• Maintain and fix market equipment, including canopies, tables, and chairs.
• Sweep and clean market areas as needed.
• Separate trash, recycling, and green waste, and empty waste bins regularly throughout the market day.
• Support the Market team as needed, including moving vendor equipment.
• Assist with special market events and other tasks as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed