Assistant Farmers Market Manager-Part-Time

Position Title: Assistant Farmers Market Manager (Multiple positions available in Marin County)

Reports To: Market Manager

Hours: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Pay Range: $19.55-$26.45 per Hour

Most new employees will start near the bottom of the pay range for their job classification.

BACKGROUND

The Agricultural Institute of Marin is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Rafael, California. AIM's mission is to educate, inspire, and connect communities, responsible farmers and producers as part of a healthy, Earth-friendly, equitable local and regional food system. We envision a responsible food and farming system that is environmentally beneficial, economically viable, and socially just. AIM serves 400+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from 40 California counties who participate in AIM's Certified Farmers Markets in the cities of Hayward, Newark, Oakland, Point Reyes, San Rafael, and San Francisco. AIM also provides hands-on and virtual education programs to thousands of children and adults, operates a farm audit program, runs a mobile market for older adults and underserved communities, curates a multi-farm produce box program, and operates CalFresh/EBT and Market Match services to create a healthier, equitable food system across the San Francisco Bay Area.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

AIM embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

JOB SUMMARY

The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking dedicated Assistant Farmers Market Managers for multiple markets in Marin, including the Sunday Civic Center market and the seasonal Point Reyes and downtown San Rafael farmers markets.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists Market Manager in securing site, including closing/reopening parking lot

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 garbage disposal

Staffs the information booth, providing excellent customer service and assisting with all transactions

Operates 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 vendors, customers, staff and local governmental/community organizations and businesses

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 lbs, load/unload equipment to/from truck

Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills, detail-oriented

Ability to maintain calm, handle details and multi-task in a busy environment

Self-starter with outgoing, sunny personality with a sense of humor

Energetic, active person who is also a team player who 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 Sunday

Please upload the following documents to Paylocity. The position is open until filled.

A brief cover letter describing your interest in this position and AIM's work.

Resume

Two professional references.

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