Market Support Assistant

McDowell LFAC•Marion, NC

1d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Market Support Assistant helps ensure smooth market operations from setup through breakdown each Saturday. This hands-on role works alongside the Market Manager, vendors, volunteers, and community partners to create a welcoming, organized, safe, and enjoyable market experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, interacting with the public, and being part of a vibrant community market.

Requirements

Dependable and punctual, with a commitment to working every scheduled market day.
Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Comfortable with early-morning physical work, including lifting, carrying, walking, standing, and moving equipment.
Friendly, welcoming, and comfortable interacting with the public.
Able to follow multi-step instructions and checklists with limited supervision.
Comfortable learning and using basic technology such as tablets, point-of-sale systems, and card readers.
Able to handle money, tokens, and customer transactions accurately and responsibly.
Able to stay organized and flexible when priorities change throughout the market day.

Nice To Haves

Interest in local food systems, agriculture, farmers markets, or community food access is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with setup and breakdown of market infrastructure, including signage, flags, tents, tables, chairs, and activity areas.
Help prepare the market site to be clean, organized, safe, and accessible for vendors and customers.
Assist with moving supplies and equipment throughout the market site.
Greet and direct incoming vendors and use the vendor map to confirm assigned spaces.
Staff the Market Info Booth and assist customers with general market questions.
Support Kids Corner, community seating, and other market activities.
Assist customers with EBT/SNAP and token transactions as trained.
Help maintain a welcoming and positive environment for vendors, customers, volunteers, and community members.
Relay questions, concerns, or feedback from vendors and customers to the Market Manager.
Operate Square, TotilPay, iPad, card readers, and other market technology as trained.
Handle market tokens and vendor deposits accurately and responsibly.
Assist with organizing vendor token deposits and distributing vendor payments as directed by the Market Manager.
Follow established procedures for cash, tokens, EBT/SNAP transactions, and other payments.
Check in with the Market Manager before each market day regarding the day's schedule, activities, vendors, and special events.
Assist with children's activities, special events, and other market programming as needed.
Help monitor the market environment and promptly report safety, maintenance, or other concerns to the Market Manager.
Assist with other market-related tasks as assigned.