Assistant Farmers Market Manager-Point Reyes

About the position

The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a dedicated part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our seasonal Point Reyes market that occurs every Saturday in Point Reyes from May 3 through September 27. 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. This is an entry-level position with potential for a career pathway in farmers markets operations, agricultural education, or local food systems strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assists Market Manager in securing site
• Assists Market Manager in setting up and breaking down the market, including AIM market equipment, ATM(s), signage, information booth, restrooms, entertainment, café area(s) and recycling, garbage, compost stations
• Staff the information booth, providing excellent customer service and assisting with all transactions
• Operate AIM's EBT program by swiping EBT cards and distributing tokens to purchase healthy foods
• Assists Market Manager with market operations
• Maintains excellent relations with market participants, customers, staff and local governmental/community organizations and businesses

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have valid CA driver's license and clean driving record
• Physical capacity to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds, load and unload equipment to and from a truck/van
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to maintain calm and multi-task in a busy environment
• Self-starter with outgoing, sunny personality and a sense of humor
• Energetic, active person who is also a team player and takes direction well
• Excellent punctuality and attendance
• General understanding and/or sincere interest in food and farming
• Ability to work early mornings and long hours every Saturday

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual Spanish or Chinese Speaking