Market Assistant - The Barns at New Market

St Mary's County Government•Mechanicsville, MD

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs part-time on-site management of The Barns at New Market including overall oversight of all buildings and grounds to ensure cleanliness and upkeep, addresses vendor concerns, greet visitors to the market; perform value-added market and event admission sales interacts with visitors to provide information and address concerns, maintains daily financial and vendor attendance records; perform light housekeeping and maintenance; performs other duties as assigned, reports to with Agriculture Division. Assists with the marketing and promotion of markets and events, including efforts to attract and retain vendors and customers through outreach, visitor engagement, and promotional support.

Requirements

Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures
Ability to follow Agriculture Division procedures
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with vendors, customers, staff, and the public
Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures to daily work tasks
Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain accurate records
Ability to utilize relevant resources to research information
Ability to assist with marketing and promotional efforts, including social media, outreach, and public engagement
Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and simple office machines. (such as cash register; credit card machine, and photocopier)
High school diploma or G.E.D; Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Valid drivers license
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Requires background investigation with favorable consideration

Responsibilities

Ensures buildings, grounds, and common areas are clean, safe, organized, and properly maintained
Serves as the on-site contact for vendors, customers, and visitors by answering questions and addressing concerns in a professional manner
Light housekeeping duties & maintenance
Light grounds maintenance and gardening
Operates value-added market and electronically processes payments for goods
Assists with vendor recruitment, retention, and communication efforts to support market growth
Receive market vendor applications and maintain roster of existing vendors
May be asked to assist with market program and event planning and presentation
Monitors compliance with market rules, facility policies, and safety procedures
Performs other duties as assigned by Agriculture Division Manager