Market Staff - Neighborhood Farmers Markets

Description:

The Neighborhood Farmers Markets (NFM) is looking for someone to join our Market Staff team at the year around West Seattle Farmers Market. Market staff are responsible for maintaining and supporting onsite, weekly market operations to ensure a safe, welcoming, and thriving farmers market environment.

MAIN JOB DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Set up and tear down equipment, street closures, crowd and traffic management.
Develop a thorough understanding of the NFM’s overarching mission, be able to effectively communicate this to the public and consistently represent it within the work environment.
Provide outstanding customer service to our shoppers, vendors, and community partners.
Help feed the community by administering the various food access programs available to Seattle residents.
Enforce NFM market policies and check that vendors are complying with the laws and regulations of relevant agencies such as the WSDA and King County Health Department.
Assist as needed with end of day vendor invoicing (we will train you!).
Implement COVID-19 protocols and help the market adapt to changes in our ongoing pandemic response.
Learn the ins and outs of operating the NFM van to assist with equipment transfer and market setup.

Compensation: $17.27 per hour training rate, with an automatic raise once training is complete.
All NFM staff are eligible for a $75 annual clothing allowance.

Team player who promotes collaboration and a positive work environment.
Eagerness to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Commitment to NFM’s mission of expanding access to fresh , local food for Seattle residents.
Detail-oriented and adept multi-tasker who can think on the fly.
Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. and work outside in all kinds of weather.
Current or able to obtain King County Health Department Food Handlers Permit.
Must have a valid driver’s license and comfort operating large vehicles.
As a condition of employment and continued employment, NFM requires that all employees, including temporary employees, part-time, full-time, and per diem employees, receive a COVID-19 vaccination(s) once authorized by the FDA and available.
Highlight Additional Skills like: Fix It/DYi mentality, community engagement/activism, fluency in a second language, farm operations, event production, children’s activities, grocery experience, bookkeeping, etc.

Send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. Please put "MARKET STAFF APPLICATION" in the subject line. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 4th, 2022.

The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity hiring practices, we encourage individuals who are BIPOC and/or LGBTOIA to join our team! We welcome applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.