Part-Time Farm Market Associate and Delivery Driver

Growing Home is looking for a part-time (10 - 20 hours) Farm Market Associate and DeliveryDriver to assist with market sales at the Experimental Station Farmers Market in Hyde Park onSaturdays, additional pop-up markets, and events. This position will work closely with the farmand may require work on the farm and around the buildings and grounds as well. The FarmMarket Assistant and Delivery Driver reports to the Director of Urban Farm. This position willwork closely with the Farm Market Sales Associate on training Production Assistants at themarkets and the Farm and Program Coordinator on additional farm assignments

The Organization and Mission Growing Home works to ensure access to Good Jobs and Good Food on the South Side of Chicagothrough our innovative work in urban agriculture. We run a comprehensive, paid employmenttraining program to help individuals with barriers to employment find and keep stable, full-timejobs. Our programs also include a 10-week Information Technology training program. Throughour USDA-certified organic farms, we provide free and reduced healthy, fresh food and foodeducation to our community. As a social enterprise, we sell produce at Green City Market, 61stStreet Market, local grocery stores, and other vendors. We offer a diverse, energetic and mission-focused environment for our employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Loading farm van with tables, tents, market supplies, and produce for markets. Setting up the farmstand and market stalls according to outlined display standards. Ensure the highest level of product freshness and sanitation, keeping produce misted, icedand presentable at all times. Keep all tables and materials clean and market coolers and supplies neatly organizedbehind table display and in storage. Staff farmers market stands which includes selling produce, educating about relevantinformation and details of Growing Homes growing methods, and properly representingGrowing Home and Growing Homes programming. Ensure accurate sales transactions Help teach effective customer service and sales to Growing Home PAs. Correct problemsand report any mishandling of cash to the Director of Urban Farm. Completing additional deliveries, driving, and market support safely, professionally, andas assigned Duties as assigned including working on the farm and building upkeep

OFF SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional work opportunities will be provided throughout the year when markets are notin season to maintain payable hours These opportunities will largely revolve around supporting the farm and will include awide range of tasks and projects This may include weeding, seeding, harvesting, washing produce, clearing snow,completing repairs around the site, cleaning, organizing, and more as assigned. Additional work attending, facilitating, and representing Growing Home at events is likely.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Commitment to Growing Home's mission and core values Outstanding verbal communication skills; ability to engage, inspire, and influence a widevariety of stakeholders Comfortable working directly with marginalized populations; ability to engage withindividuals in an authentic and nonjudgmental manner Basic math skills, and experience handling money Comfortable using technology/operating point of sale software through Square At least one year of relevant experience Excellent eye for market aesthetics Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, and to stand, squat, and kneel for extendedperiods of time Valid Illinois Driver's License Excellent driving record and comfortable driving cargo vans Can maintain punctual & consistent attendance

Scheduling Information:

Year round Up to 20 hours per week, Saturday 7:30 AM - 3 PM and additional days/times as needed Additional Information: Growing Home employees have access to free and wholesale food: includes surplusproduce from our markets and CSA.