P&R Part Time Farmer's Market Assistant I

Holly Springs; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Farmers Market Assistant I at Holly Springs works with the Farmers Market Coordinator to oversee daily operations at the Holly Springs Farmers Market. The role requires weekend availability, primarily Saturdays from 6:30am to 2pm, and outdoor work in all weather.

Applicants should have customer service experience, basic computer and social media skills, and be comfortable interacting with the public while facilitating market setup, vendor support, and visitor information.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with social media.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Farmers Market Coordinator as directed.
• Close Ballentine Street for vendor setup.
• Move barricades and cones to direct traffic.
• Set out signage, tents, and tables for market use.
• Assist vendors with setup and breakdown of their tents.
• Answer questions and promote the market to visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Social media basics

Job description

The Farmers Market Assistant I supports the Farmers Market Coordinator to supervise daily operations at the Holly Springs Farmers Market. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Administrative Manager and other full-time staff.

Must be able to work flexible hours on Saturdays primarily from 6:30am - 2pm year-round. Position will work approximately 6-10 hours per week (hours per week will fluctuate based on availability and event schedules), involves heavy contact with the public and requires work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.

Seeking applicants with previous customer service, computer, and basic social media experience. Pay range starts at $12.50-$14.50 per hour.

Essential Duties:

Assisting the Farmers Market Coordinator as directed. Closing Ballentine Street for vendor set up. Moving barricades and cones to direct traffic. Setting out signage, tents, and tables for market use. Assist vendors with set up and break down of their tents. Answer questions and promote the market to visitors and other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to interact with the public effectively; ability to communicate verbally effectively; ability to deal with the public in a firm but tactful manner; ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with others; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to acquire knowledge of policies, procedures, and services of the market, division, and department.

Physical Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be able to lift heavy items above shoulder height up to 50 pounds frequently, and heavier occasionally; be able to talk, hear, see, and grasp objects, and climb ladders. An employee must be able to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time in outdoor weather all year round.