Seasonal Farm Program Assistant - Pike Place Market

LOCATION: Seattle, WA

CLOSING DATE: May 17, 2024

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Job

JOB #: 20454

POSTED: April 17, 2024

Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, farm program assistant to work with our farm team this summer – May through September. You will work at the Pike Place Market!
Under the general direction of the Senior Daystall Farm Program Specialist II and the farm team, the Seasonal Farm Program Assistant has the primary responsibility of assisting with the operation of summer farmers markets, packing and distributing Market CSA shares, various Food Access initiatives, and assisting with occasional additional hours with special projects.

  • Tuesdays assist with CSA Program packing and fresh sheets
  • Wednesdays assist with CSA distribution and monthly assist with setup and teardown at our themed farmers market from 3-7pm at Pike Place Market
  • Thursdays and Fridays assist with setup and take down of equipment and materials at Pike Place Market’s South Lake Union Express Farmers Market (Thursdays) and Pike Place Market’s First Hill Express Farmers Market (Fridays) (8-10 hours each Market Day)
  • Seasonal Opportunity (May-September)

Compensation:
Starting Wage: $22.00 per hour

Skills/Eligibility:
  • Assisting with the set-up/breakdown of all farmers market events (both at Pike Place and at offsite remote markets) and aid in the planning and coordination of other special events that enhance the Farm Program.
  • Support Farm Team by driving the Pike Place Market Farm Cargo Van to and from events including Express Markets and CSA distribution as needed.
  • Answer questions and assist both farmers and customers to with SNAP/Debit and other food access coupons and assist in troubleshooting any issues or improvements with the Market Commons.
  • Contribute to customer education by creating CSA fresh sheets, farmer profiles, and sending weekly farmer content updates to the Pike Place Marketing Department.
  • Assist with the packing and distribution of the Market’s Farm to Go CSA program.
  • Assist with various initiatives intended to increase access for low income shoppers to locally grown fruits and vegetables.
  • Assist with clerical duties as necessary.
  • Support Farm team to ensure that farmers understand and are implementing safe selling techniques including social distancing, sanitization, etc.
  • Support Farm team with farmer locker assignments and management.
How to Apply:

Submit resume, and Cover letter in one of the following manners: Fax to (206) 625-0646, email to hr@pikeplacemarket.org or by mail: Pike Place Market PDA, Attn: Human Resources, 85 Pike Street, Room 500, and Seattle, WA 98101. You can also submit your resume via indeed.com. and pikeplacemarket.org. The position will be opened until filled.