AIM - Assistant Market Manager
Description
BACKGROUND
The Agricultural Institute of Marin is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Rafael, California. AIM serves 390+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from 40 California counties who participate in AIM’s nine 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, Earth-friendly, 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(AIM) is seeking a dedicated part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our seasonal farmers markets in Down Town San Rafael and Pt. Reyes Station. AIM is currently seeking two fill two market shifts. Downtown San Rafael on Thursday evenings May 16-August 29th, and Pt. Reyes Farmers Market on Saturday Mornings June 8th-November 2nd. 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.
Downtown San Rafael - 4:00PM-10:00PM
Pt. Reyes Farmers Market - 7:00AM-3:30PM
If only interested in one market, please indicate your preference when applying. Hiring preference will be given to candidates that are able to work both shifts.
Most new hires will begin at the beginning of the pay range.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists Market Manager in securing site, including closing/reopening parking lot or street
Assists Market Manager in setting up and breaking down the market, including AIM market equipment, 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
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 21 years of age or older
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 evenings
Spanish language skills a plus