Farmers’ Market Site Assistant — Weekend & On-Call

Food Access LA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Food Access LA, a Southern California nonprofit, seeks a Farmers’ Market Site Assistant to support setup, maintenance, and breakdown of Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market and other markets. You will work Saturdays 7:00AM–3:30PM and be on-call for additional shifts, ensuring equipment, signage, and booths are ready for customers.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, enthusiasm for community food programs, and the ability to follow directions, multitask, and collaborate with the Market team.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• An interest in Certified Farmers’ Markets, agriculture, nutrition, cooking, food assistance programs, local food and craft production, and community outreach/organizing
• Takes direction well; self-motivated; strong multitasking skills
• Must be able to work Saturdays, and on call on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Some crisis/emergency management training and/or First Aid certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down the Farmers’ Market equipment, including information booth, customer seating, parking area, signage, trash bins
• Maintain and fix market equipment, including canopies, tables, and chairs
• Sweep and clean areas of the market as needed
• Separate trash, recycling and green waste and empty waste bins regularly throughout the market day
• Support the Market team as needed, including moving vendor equipment
• Assist with special market events and other tasks as needed

Skills

Interest in Certified Farmers’ Markets

Agriculture

Nutrition

Cooking

Food assistance programs

Local food and craft production

Community outreach/organizing

Job description

Food Access LA, a Southern California nonprofit, seeks a Farmers’ Market Site Assistant to support setup, maintenance, and breakdown of Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market and other markets. You will work Saturdays 7:00AM–3:30PM and be on-call for additional shifts, ensuring equipment, signage, and booths are ready for customers.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, enthusiasm for community food programs, and the ability to follow directions, multitask, and collaborate with the Market team.