Farmer's Market Manager Sub

Johnson'S Backyard Garden; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of veggies per week

Tips/trades

Job summary

A local organic farm in Austin is seeking a Farmers Market Manager Sub to lead at market stands. Responsibilities include managing staff, engaging customers about local produce, and maintaining market standards. Candidates should have strong customer service skills, a valid Texas driver’s license, and flexible availability primarily on weekends. Compensation starts at $12/hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong sense of visual composition for market displays.
• Excellent judgment in prioritizing responsibilities.
• Self-directed worker, effective in both independent and collaborative settings.

Responsibilities

• Help unload and load market trucks at the beginning and end of each market.
• Act as a JBG ambassador, welcoming community members to learn about the farm.
• Manage and supervise staff to maintain best market booth possible.

Skills

Customer service

Visual composition

Quick mental math

Flexible availability

Driving cargo van or box truck

Outgoing and friendly attitude

Education

Valid Texas driver's license

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

LOCALLY GROWN, ORGANIC PRODUCE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR.

Position Title: Farmers Market Manager Sub and Meet-at-Market Staff Location: 9515 Hergotz Lane, Austin TX (manager sub) or Austin-area Farmers' Market (meet-at-market position) Reports To: On duty barn contact, usually Markets Packing Manager or Market Manager

Position Summary Manager Sub -- JBG Organic is seeking a farmers’ market team leader to work at one of our farmer’s market stands in Austin and surrounding areas. To begin, this position will be a manager sub, filling in at various markets a few Saturdays per month. This position can become a regular weekly position. Sunday shifts are also occasionally available.

Responsibilities (for both positions)

• Help unload and load market trucks including product, tents, weights, and tables at the beginning and end of each market
• Report to Hergotz or Market location in a punctual manner
• Drive market trucks in a safe and appropriate manner to market destinations, completing all tasks and procedures required to ensure proper use and maintenance
• Act as a JBG ambassador, welcoming community members to learn about the farm, our produce, and upcoming farm events
• Manage and supervise staff to maintain best market booth possible
• Eagerness and Willingness to learn about JBG’s farming practices and product and relay to market staff and customers
• Enforce and implement all rules and regulations for market functions and market staff as defined by market organizer and JBG
• Enforce and implement all rules and money-handling procedures as outlined by JBG
• Stay in tune with market happenings and ensure completion of market maintenance tasks such as market applications, booth fees, etc.
• Must follow and ensure staff follow COVID safety procedures

Qualifications

• Strong sense of visual composition for market displays
• Strong sense of customer service
• Interest in local agriculture is a plus
• Quick mental math skills
• An outgoing and friendly attitude! Ability to create a positive team dynamic is key, utilizing both interpersonal skills and maintaining excellent organization.
• Excellent judgment in prioritizing responsibilities and ability to multitask
• Self directed worker, effective in both independent and collaborative settings
• Flexible availability, with particular availability to work Saturdays and/or Sundays
• Ability to drive cargo van or box truck
• Valid Texas drivers license, clean driving record (required for manager position)

Preferred

• Previous experience in a related field
• Interest in local agriculture, cooking, and produce
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking

Schedule: part-time weekend sub; manager shifts start early (usually 5 or 6am Saturday morning) Compensation & Benefits: $12/hour market manager. Paid bi-weekly. Plus a share of veggies per week and any tips/trades.

Directions for Applying:

• Subject Line should read “JBG Market Manager Sub” or “JBG meet at market worker”
• Email body should contain a letter of interest and brief explanation of relevant experience - help us notice you! Ensure that it contains your contact information and availability.
• You may also attach a resume.

JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.