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Urban Village Farmers’ Market Is Hiring!

Listing date: Nov 14, 2019

For over 20 years, UVFM has operated 10 dynamic Bay Area Farmers’ markets and represents hundreds of California farmers, food purveyors, artists, and musicians that are at the center of the Bay Area's local food movement. Our Markets operate year-round, rain or shine. To learn more about us please visit our website (www.UVFM.org)

Application Instructions:

Email your Resumé and Cover Letter to: Info@uvfm.org

Please indicate if you are interested in one or both of these locations.

Job Description:

The Assistant Manager position is dynamic, interesting, and meaningful. Our ideal candidate will reliably complete assigned duties and contribute creative ideas to further the market’s mission. We seek a candidate with initiative and self-direction, as well as an ability to work collaboratively with other key players supporting the market.

Position: Assistant Market Manager

Saturdays at our Sunnyvale Farmers' Market
Sundays at our Palo Alto Farmers' Market

Part Time (16-18 hrs/wk)

Pay: $20 / hour DOE (Qualifies for overtime and annual cost of living increases)

Estimated start date: Mid-December 2019 (1 -2 year commitment preferred)

Assistant Market Manager Responsibilities:

• Reliably available to work 8-hour shifts on Saturdays, with an early start time, year-round. (and /or Sundays if interested in the Palo Alto Location)
• General supervision of market activities
• Enforcement of health and agriculture laws (Full Training will be provided),
• Maintaining general safety at the market, enforcing UVFM rules, and assisting in conflict resolution as needed.
• Assisting the Manager with fee collection, moderate lifting (40 lbs), and other tasks as required.
• Assist with setup, management, and breakdown of the market. In the manager’s absence, the assistant manager will perform all tasks related to running the market.
• Customer service. Support at the Information Booth. Treat all customers and vendors respectfully and courteously, providing engaged and attentive customer service from start to finish of the market day.
• Other duties as assigned by the market manager.

Skills & Experience:

• Be detail-oriented, dependable, and punctual
• Have enthusiasm or passion for sharing information on farming, tips for cooking or food preservation is a bonus.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires extensive outdoor, physical work, setup and breakdown of events, and more
• Be comfortable speaking to small groups of people about the market’s goals and programs, including the EBT and Market Match program.
• Have proven customer service skills and a high-energy, positive, and friendly attitude
• Fluent in English (conversational level of the Spanish or Cantonese language is a bonus.)
• A minimum of a one-year commitment preferred

Additional Requirements:

• A computer and printer with internet access, a cell phone for internal staff communication
• Reliable transportation and a valid CA driver’s license
• Having a truck or vehicle that can haul barricades/other market equipment is a Plus!
• The ability to lift 40 pounds
• The ability to stand/walk around at the market for 8 hours with minimal opportunities to sit down
• The ability to work outside in all weather conditions, year-round

UVFM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.