Part-Time Farmers Market Coordinator - Watertown Farmers Market

LOCATION: Watertown, MA (USA)

Part-time position, 12-30 hours per week

CLOSING DATE: open until filled

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Job

JOB #: 16814

POSTED: January 15, 2021

Description:

The Town of Watertown seeks a dedicated, seasonal employee to assist with operations of its Farmer’s Market, open June - October, with preseason work beginning in March.  The ideal candidate is passionate about farmers markets, the local food system, food security, and community building.  Working under the general directions of the Community Wellness/Market Manager, the Coordinator will assist with preseason market preparation and promotion.  During the season, will oversee set-up and breakdown of the market, monitor the Manager’s Tent, attend to customer needs, administer SNAP/transactions, and maintain market-day documents.  Assist with enforcing market rules and co-supervise Market Assistant and volunteers.  Coordinate scheduling and communicate with vendors, guests, and volunteers as needed.  Actively promote the market and vendors through newsletters and social media posts.  Preseason preparation: 25-30 hours, beginning in March schedule to be determined.  Market Season: 12 hours per week from mid-June to mid-October; the Coordinator must be available to work  at least 18 out of the 19 weeks of the season.  Hours are Wednesdays, 12:30pm - 7:30 pm with additional hours during the week as needed.

Salary: $20.00 per hour. This is a non-benefit eligible position.

Skills/Eligibility:

College degree and experience with Farmers’ Markets, farm/food-related, or similar setting preferred. Highly organized with strong customer service, problem solving, and communication skills. Reliable, friendly, and energetic. Experience/familiarity with using spreadsheets, on-line surveys, and newsletter tools (Google Docs experience preferred), and with social media.

Must be able to be mobile for several hours at a time, and work outdoors in all weather conditions; able to lift up to 40 lbs. with assistance; pass CORI and SORI background checks. Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license with good driving history.

How to Apply:

To apply: A Town of Watertown application form is available at www.watertown-ma.gov under Job Posting. A Town application is required, a cover letter and resume may be attached and is accepted by mail, email: personnel@watertown-ma.gov, or Fax 1-617-923-8195. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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