Job Description
Assistant Manager of the Medford Farmers Market
Seasonal position from June – October (Summer Market)
Seasonal position from December – March (Winter Market)
Summary
The Assistant Manager of the Medford Farmers Market works directly with the Manager of the market to run the market each week during market hours. He/she helps set up and breakdown the market each week and coordinate and organize the vendors/performers each week. The Assistant Manager also answers any questions that customers have and promotes upcoming events/raffle prizes.
Primary Responsibilities
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Complete EBT/SNAP and Credit/Debit transactions
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Help set up/clean up the managers tent and tables
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Show vendors where to set up their tents
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Greet customers and answer questions about the market and future events
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Explain the “frequent shopper program” to customers
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Keep track of the foot traffic every 15 minutes
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Keep the “MarketBucks” organized
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Make promotional materials, signs and posters for events (as needed)
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Attend meetings as needed
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Staff of the managers tent, act as the face of the market
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Assist with putting up/taking down signs
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Put up cones blocking off parking spaces on Wednesday nights
Salary
The salary for this position is $10/hour, 5-6 hours a week. The market is open from 3-7 pm, so the assistant manager needs to be at the market from 2-7:20 pm.
We will be accepting applications until Weds 7/31/13. Please send resume and cover letter to medfordfarmersmarket@gmail.com.