Vancouver Farmers Markets

Looking for a Market Assistant

Reply to: roberta@eatlocal.org Date Posted: 2008-09-04 Vancouver’s Farmers Markets are looking for help at our weekly markets across the city. Currently we are looking for someone with a flexible schedule who could work at various locations across the city for vacation coverage at any of our 4 markets. This includes a Wednesday afternoon market as well as 3 weekend markets. Our bi-weekly winter market begins in November and we’ll also be looking for staff for these markets. More information about our markets is available at http://www.eatlocal.org The on-site assistants report to the Market Manager and are responsible for the smooth operation of each Market day by: • attending every Market they have been assigned to until the end of October; • arriving at least 1 hour in advance of opening and remaining until closing procedures are complete (usually about an hour); • facilitating the set up of the Market equipment (tents, umbrellas) and community information tables, banners and other Market materials; • assisting with the management of Market day volunteers and delegating appropriate work to them; • helping with traffic control and safety measures when necessary; • providing Market information and selling water and juice to shoppers and vendors. We are looking for people who: • are able to commit to every week until the end of the season • enjoy working in a fast-paced environment • are a team player • can handle being outside in the heat, cold, rain and sun • are self-directed and responsible • can delegate tasks appropriately • have previous customer service or retail experience • have an interest in at least one of the following areas: agriculture, nutrition, food security, community health, community development, community economic development, rural and urban interface. It would also be an asset for candidates to have any of the following: Level 1 Food Safe certification, current Basic First Aid training or a Class 5 driver’s license Wage: $10 per hour, paid lunch break, 4% vacation pay in lieu of benefits Please send a cover letter explaining your interest and your resume outlining your qualifications. Resumés without cover letters will not be considered. Only those applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. Please send them to: Vancouver Farmers Markets, 2-1163 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X3 – or – roberta@eatlocal.org