Job Description Position: Market Associate
Position Summary: Coastal Foodshed is seeking a full-time or part-time Market Associate to support operations of farmers markets, farm stands, and virtual market. The position floats between these programs and assists with the implementation of operations at the markets working with the Assistant Manager under the supervision of the Program Manager. The applicant must be able to prioritize and handle a variety of assignments simultaneously in a vibrant work environment and be willing to work with people from varied backgrounds. An ideal candidate will be energetic, outgoing, organized, and passionate about community connections, local food systems, particularly food access and food security mission driven work.
Primary Responsibilities:
Load products into trailer and setup the market retail display for the farmers markets and farm stands
Sell products using multiple point-of-sale systems while engaging current and potential customers to encourage them to try new products and promote farmers and local food producers
Provide quality control and monitoring of products onsite at markets and at food hub
Assist with aggregation prep, sorting, inventory, and packing products for all markets
Assist with implementation of a weekly SNAP delivery/pick-up site
Educate SNAP/HIP customers on how to shop both online and in-person, and provide general market education to consumers and vendors
Deliver Virtual Market orders to all customers, processing SNAP transactions when necessary
Assist with event implementation (music and demos) at the markets
Collect data/feedback from customers/vendors at market for grant reporting
Maintain cleanliness in order to comply with food safety regulations
Be able to present Coastal Foodshed and all its programs with knowledge and enthusiasm
Skills Required:
Be outgoing and able to build relationships with people from varied cultural, economic, educational, racial, and religious backgrounds
Be able to work effectively on a team
Have excellent verbal communication and customer service skills with an ability to enforce market rules and regulations
Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Be able to bend and lift loads up to 50 pounds and work in adverse weather conditions
Have access to reliable transportation
Have a valid drivers license
Passion for Coastal Foodshed’s mission and food systems work
Farming, foodservice, and customer service experience a plus
Driving truck to the markets, or be very willing to learn- we will teach you this skill! Don’t let this deter you from applying for this position : )
Hours and Compensation:
This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position. This position will typically work 20-40 hours/week Monday through Friday, Saturdays from November-May. Hourly rate is between $15.00-$18.00/hr. Compensation determined by experience. Benefits include paid time off, and retirement benefits upon eligibility.
How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter explaining why you would like to work in this position at CFS to [email protected] with subject line: "Market Associate” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Coastal Foodshed vales a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.