Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $26.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Direct Deposit
Employee assistance program
Discount gym membership
Job Description
The Farmers Market Assistant position is offered by the Cooperative Extension department in Monroe, North Carolina. This role is a non-benefited part-time opportunity, paying between $17.00 and $25.50 per hour, geared towards individuals passionate about community engagement, local food systems, and customer service. The Cooperative Extension is a trusted outreach and education program that connects residents with reliable information and resources, particularly in agriculture, food, and nutrition. The Farmers Market is a focal community space managed by this department, where local farmers and artisans gather to sell fresh produce, handmade goods, and promote sustainable living practices.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or acceptable equivalency diploma (GED)
- no required experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- valid driver’s license and ability to maintain safe driving history
- availability to work Saturdays (April to December)
- ability to assist with Food Hub operations on Thursdays
- basic computer skills
- digital marketing experience via social media
- digital design skills including Canva experience
- self-motivated with strong communication, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or acceptable equivalency (GED)
- valid driver’s license with a safe driving history as defined by Union County Vehicle Use Policy
- basic computer skills
- experience in digital marketing via social media
- digital design skills including Canva experience
- strong communication skills
- customer service skills
- conflict resolution skills
- self-motivated
- ability to work Saturdays from April to December
- ability to assist with Food Hub operations on Thursdays
Job Duties
- Coordinates and facilitates the Saturday Farmers Market each week
- emails vendors about weekly participation, assigns vendor space, and sends layout to vendors
- focuses on market curation and the shoppers experience by coordinating extra-curricular activities during the market day, including food trucks, kid and family friendly activities, cooking demos
- works on-site during market hours overseeing the market and answering vendor questions
- provides in-person customer service, processes SNAP and EBT transactions, and directs vendor and customer inquiries to the Local Foods Manager
- keeps organized and accurate records of EBT/SNAP transactions and closes terminal batch daily
- collects weekly and annual rental fees from vendors
- builds and maintains positive relationships with vendors and customers
- assists with maintaining a clean and inviting market
- leads and works in a team environment, communicating ideas, identifying problems, providing feedback, and offering creative solutions
- enforces market rules and regulations
- organizes annual enrollment of vendors
- collaborates with Food Hub Coordinator for seasonal farm inspections
- performs Food Hub operations as needed, including product aggregation, packing orders, and assisting with deliveries
- performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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