Weekend Farmers Market Operations Assistant

Agricultural Institute of Marin; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a dedicated part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our year-round farmers market that occurs every Saturday at the Grand Lake Farmers market in Oakland.

The Assistant Farmers Market Manager assures the smooth operation of the farmers market by assisting the Market Manager in setup and breakdown of the market and by providing excellent customer service in the Information Booth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and load/unload equipment from a truck.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, outgoing attitude with a strong sense of teamwork, initiative, and accountability.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• General knowledge of, or genuine interest in, food systems, agriculture, and farmers markets.
• Ability to work early mornings and extended shifts (approximately 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m each Saturday, rain or shine)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Market Manager with all aspects of market operations, including securing the site and overseeing market setup and breakdown.
• Set up, maintain, and break down market equipment, including ATM(s), signage, information booth, restrooms, entertainment areas, café seating, and waste diversion stations (recycling, compost, and garbage).
• Staff the information booth, providing excellent customer service and processing customer transactions.
• Operate AIM's EBT program, including processing EBT transactions and distributing tokens for eligible food purchases.
• Foster positive relationships with vendors, customers, staff, community organizations, local businesses, and government representatives.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem-Solving

Reliability

Safety awareness

Job description

The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a dedicated part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our year-round farmers market that occurs every Saturday at the Grand Lake Farmers market in Oakland.

The Assistant Farmers Market Manager assures the smooth operation of the farmers market by assisting the Market Manager in setup and breakdown of the market and by providing excellent customer service in the Information Booth.