Farmers' Market Operations & Admin Coordinator

Village of Oak Park; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Village of Oak Park is seeking a part-time administrative support role to assist the Farmers’ Market Manager. You will help with bookkeeping for sales and inventory, vendor coordination, and day-to-day market operations during market days.

Responsibilities include setting up banners and booths, answering vendor inquiries, and ensuring compliance with market rules. This is a part-time contract position with weekend or weekday shifts as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with open-air market operations.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service.
• Understanding of bookkeeping basics and POS transactions.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local market regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Farmers’ Market Manager with daily operations and reporting.
• Arrange banners, setup tables, tents and signage for market days.
• Maintain supplies, equipment and inventory for the market.
• Answer questions and resolve issues from vendors and the public.
• Open market at designated times and ensure vendor spaces are ready.
• Monitor market activities for rule compliance and cleanliness.
• Close market operations and secure equipment and facilities.
• Assist in inventory reconciliation and purchasing decisions.
• Support accounting and grant reporting efforts as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Bookkeeping

Vendor relations

Regulations knowledge

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

The Village of Oak Park is seeking a part-time administrative support role to assist the Farmers’ Market Manager. You will help with bookkeeping for sales and inventory, vendor coordination, and day-to-day market operations during market days.

Responsibilities include setting up banners and booths, answering vendor inquiries, and ensuring compliance with market rules. This is a part-time contract position with weekend or weekday shifts as scheduled.