FARM FRESH RI’s MARKETS PROGRAM
Since 2004, Farm Fresh Rhode Island has been providing affordable markets selling local, fresh foods in low-income neighborhoods. We value increasing healthy food access while at the same time maintaining fair prices to farmers and transparency around local food systems. All markets managed by Farm Fresh Rhode Island accept and encourage the use of federal food assistance programs.
JOB FUNCTION
Farm Fresh Rhode Island is seeking committed and reliable team-players to join our community access team as Farmers Market Associates. We are looking for one or more dedicated team members who will assist in managing the Fresh Bucks table at a number of outdoor Farmers Markets from September through the end of October, including Neutaconkanut Park, Woonsocket, Broad Street, and Hope Street Farmers Markets.
Farm Fresh RI staff will train the Market Associate on tasks necessary to be a part of the Markets Team. We seek someone who is detail oriented, responsible, and passionate about contributing to increasing access to healthy food in Rhode Island. Applicants must commit to fulfilling the remainder of the market season and provide their own transportation of market equipment to and from market sites and the Farm Fresh office. Staff will be reimbursed for mileage.
POSITION DETAILS
Hours
- Part-time, seasonal positions. Applicants staff single or multiple markets for the season. (7-24 hours a week depending on availability and interest)
- Most markets run until the end of October. Additional hours will be required for training and season debriefs.
- Potential for additional hours to assist with market outreach and events.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide transportation for market equipment from Providence office to market sites.
- Set up and break down the market tent and table.
- Assist with vendor setup as needed.
- Enforce market rules and regulations with all vendors and customers.
- Run card machine for credit card and EBT customers and distribute Fresh Bucks tokens for transactions.
- Keep record of transactions and balance the market paperwork at end of market.
- Collect Fresh Bucks tokens from vendors at end of market and write receipts.
- Maintain positive equitable relations with all market vendors and customers.
- Work with market volunteers and interns when necessary.
Education, Knowledge, Experience Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Multilingual proficiency preferred (Spanish speaking required for Neutaconkanut Park location)
- Interest in nutrition, public health, and environmental issues preferred
- Able to bend and lift loads up to 50 pounds
- Must have access to reliable transportation for transporting market equipment to and from program sites across the state
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Critical Skills
- Interpersonal skills, sociable personality
- Basic math and accounting
- Detail oriented
Compensation
- Starting $15.00- $17/hr
- Mileage Reimbursement
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill out our online application.
- No phone calls or drop ins please.
- Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Farm Fresh Rhode Island is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment for all employees. We encourage enquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our organization. Farm Fresh RI does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment or programming. Farm Fresh Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity Provider.