Farmers Market Associate

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Rise seeks a Farmers Market Associate to support multiple weekly markets around Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. The role covers pre-market packing, driving the market van, and on-site setup and breakdown with strong customer service.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work in all weather, and commit to the full market season from late May through Thanksgiving. Prior market/vendor experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• A passion for Hi-Rise’s products and for the value of farmers markets and the community of market vendors.
• Ability to thrive while working independently.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate market vans in urban/suburban settings.
• Lift up to 50 pounds, including one-person market tent setup.
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work shifts longer than 10 hours.
• Commitment to a full market season from early May through Thanksgiving.
• Experience with market work at a farm or food service vendor preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-market preparation: product packing, inventory checks, and loading the market van
• Driving: drive the market van to the market site
• Setup: unload van, set up tent, tables, displays, and products
• Front-line market work: provide exceptional customer service, demonstrating knowledge of all market products
• Breakdown and return to bakery: pack market tent, tables, displays, and products, drive back to the bakery, unpack the van and complete some setup for the next day's market

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Valid driver’s license

Lift 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Long shifts

Season-long commitment

Market experience (preferred)

Job description

The Farmers Market Associate is a front-line employee who works at one or more of Hi-Rise’s 10 weekly markets across Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding towns. Both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered, with priority given to applicants who can work the entire market season (late May through Thanksgiving).

Job responsibilities include:

• Pre-market preparation: product packing, inventory checks, and loading the market van
• Driving: drive the market van to the market site
• Setup: unload van, set up tent, tables, displays, and products
• Front-line market work: provide exceptional customer service, demonstrating knowledge of all market products
• Breakdown and return to bakery: pack market tent, tables, displays, and products, drive back to the bakery, unpack the van and complete some setup for the next day's market

Successful candidates will have:

• A passion for Hi-Rise’s products and for the value of farmers markets and the community of market vendors
• An ability to thrive while working independently
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to safely and comfortably operate market vans in urban and suburban settings
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including one-person market tent setup and other associated lifting
• An eagerness to work outside in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain
• The ability to work a shift that can exceed 10+ hours in length
• The ability to commit to a full market season from early May through Thanksgiving
• Experience with market work at a farm or food service vendor (though prior experience is not required)