Market Staff

Market Staff

About the Market: Home to over 100+ vendors, The Olympia Farmers Market is a vibrant community gathering space, beloved by our community, and is sustained in large part by an intangible relationship between the vendors and the community. We provide quality local goods sold by local people including seasonal fruits and vegetables, plant starts, cut flowers, seafoods, fresh and cured meats, baked goods, wine, condiments, confections, preserves, jewelry, woodworking, textiles, eight distinct restaurants, and many unique and artisanal goods.

We are seeking two part-time temporary Market Staff that share our passion for farmers markets, small scale local agriculture, access to healthy foods, and community enrichment. We look forward to hiring individuals that are personable and enthusiastic about customer service and promoting the Market to the community. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively and develop meaningful relationships with vendors, staff, customers, the Board of Directors, and community partners.

In 2024, we are hiring two Market Staff! Part-time temporary position(s) compensated $20 per hour (DOE). Position begins April 4th, 2024 and ends October 27th, 2024. Hours for each position are as follows. Please state your preference between the positions when applying.

Option A: $20.00/hour. 32 hours/week, Thursday-Sunday

Option B: $20.00/hour. 16 hours/week, Saturday-Sunday

Function:

Market Staff is responsible for coordinating daily operations of the Market. Market Staff will provide customer service to Market shoppers, tabling non-profits and other Market guests. Market Staff will assist staff in keeping a functional and organized workplace.

Customer Service Duties:

• Providing point of contact and basic information to shoppers and vendors
• Provide customer service to Market shoppers inquiring about EBT, SNAP Market Match, WIC & Senior FMNP, Market tokens and merchandise transactions
• Process EBT, SNAP Market Match, token, and credit card transactions
• Management of multiple tills including daily reconciliation
• Collect musician contracts and distribute musician payments
• Manage the placement of non-profits tabling, buskers, and street artists
• Maintain a working knowledge of Market policies and food access programs

Clerical Duties:

• Management of multiple tills including daily reconciliation
• Respond to phone calls and manage general email account during Market days
• Update website with weekly vendor and musician schedule
• Manage Market merchandise display, sales and inventory
• General office support duties include mailings, tracking and stocking office supplies and handouts
• Cross train in all duties needed to maintain daily operations in the absence of other staff
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision:

Market Staff reports directly to the Market Director.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; some college preferred
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with vendors and the public
• Ability to manage multiple tills and make change
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Team-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and tell us why you are interested in working for the Olympia Farmers Market to applications@olympiafarmersmarket.com. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with the first review on March 21st, 2024. Applications are currently being reviewed.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person