Farmers Market Associate - Seasonal, Part-Time chez RiseBoro

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Weekly Schedule: 19 to 25 hours depending on the season. Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday between 6:45 am to 5pm, depending on the market

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Under the general supervision of the Community Food Retail Manager, the Farmers Market Associate will provide seasonal on-site support to the day-to-day operations of the RiseBoro Farmers Markets. Additionally, the Farmers Market Associate will provide limited administrative support with record keeping, data collection, and marketing.  The Farmers Market Associate will be actively engaged in client, customer, and vendor relationship-building in the market environment. Specific duties and responsibilities include:   

• Load, unload, stock, organize, and transport market inventory for sale at the market 

• Conduct SNAP/EBT and OTC transactions using a POS system 

• Distribute EBT tokens and nutrition benefit coupons accordingly, as well as complete card/cash purchases on the Square POS system 

• Provide customer assistance with questions pertaining to payment methods, basic market information, and vendor offerings 

• Assist in the setup and breakdown of tents and tables for the RiseBoro information booth; provide vendor support with setup and breakdown assistance as needed 

• Engage in neighborhood outreach through distributing program communications and advertisements i.e. posters, flyers, etc. 

• Attend weekly farmers market team meetings 

COMPETENCIES 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details 

• Must possess strong communication skills with the ability to speak comfortably and courteously to a diverse population, while maintaining a professional and warm demeanor 

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and customer service skills 

• Conversational English/Spanish speaker required 

• Familiarity with Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY area preferred 

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions required 

• Valid driver’s license highly preferred 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the day  

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods (i.e. 6-8 hours) and in most climates, excluding severe weather 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule; early morning and weekend schedule availability as required (Markets will take place on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays) 

• Experience processing cash, SNAP/EBT, and/or credit card transactions preferred 

• Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values  

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and/or Google equivalents 

• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality, particularly with client information 

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or GED/HSE preferred 

• A minimum of one (1) year of customer service or community engagement work experience preferred

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.