Temporary Assistant Farmers Market Manager
Reports To: Market Manager
Supervision Requirements: None
Hours: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt status
Salary Range: $21 per hour expected rate (range $21-$23 per hour)
The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a temporary part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our Clement Street Market that occurs every Sunday year-round through January 3, 2027. The Assistant Farmers Market Manager assures the smooth operation of the farmers' market by assisting the Market Manager in setup and breakdown of the market and by providing excellent customer service in the Information Booth. This is an entry-level position with potential for a career pathway in farmers markets operations, agricultural education, or local food systems strategies.
Background
The Agricultural Institute of Marin is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Rafael, California. AIM's mission is to educate, inspire, and connect communities, responsible farmers and producers as part of a healthy, Earth-friendly, equitable, local and regional food system. We envision a responsible food and farming system that is environmentally beneficial, economically viable, and socially just. AIM serves 400+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from 40 California counties who participate in AIM's Certified Farmers Markets in the cities of Hayward, Newark, Oakland, Point Reyes, San Rafael, and San Francisco. AIM also provides hands-on and virtual education programs to thousands of children and adults, operates a farm audit program, runs a mobile market for older adults and underserved communities, and operates CalFresh/EBT and Market Match services to create a healthier, equitable food system across the San Francisco Bay Area. AIM is engaged in state and local food policy work to make sure our actions benefit the land, the people who grow our food, and the health of all communities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Support the Market Manager in securing and maintaining the market site.
- Assist with market setup and breakdown, including AIM equipment, signage, information booth, restrooms, entertainment areas, caf spaces and garbage/recycling disposal.
- Staff the information booth, providing excellent customer service and assisting with purchases, inquiries and transactions.
- Operate AIM's EBT program, including processing EBT cards and distributing tokens for the purchase of healthy foods.
- Provide general support for day-to-day market operations as directed by the Market Manager
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with vendors, customers, staff and local government, community organizations and businesses.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Possess a valid CA driver's license with a clean driving record
- Physical ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs. and load/unload equipment to and from a truck
- Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain calm, handle details and multi-task in a busy environment
- Self-motivated individual with an outgoing, positive personality and sense of humor
- Energetic, reliable team player who takes direction well
- Demonstrated punctuality and excellent attendance
- General understanding and/or sincere interest in food and farming
- Ability to work early mornings and long hours every Sunday
Highly Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish or Chinese Speaking
Physical Requirements/Demands
This position requires regularly lifting 50+ lbs, when setting up and breaking down the market, primarily when:
- Unloading and loading of market equipment from/to the truck (tables, chairs, canopy, canopy weights, Portable ATM machine, cones, barricades, A-frames, market signs) for customer service information booth/caf areas
- Setting up and breaking down market equipment at information booth and in caf areas
- Disposing of garbage, compost, and recycling
- Ability to maintain clean and sanitary conditions, in a busy environment
- Sitting, walking, standing, twisting and bending for extended periods of time
Aim Employee Expectations
- Adhere to all AIM Health and Safety policies and procedures, as well as those related to the rules and regulations as they pertain to our customers and vendors.
- Administer duties as defined by the AIM performance review plan within the required
- Attend required meetings and trainings as
- Follow all administrative organizational policies and
- Must maintain strict confidentiality related to vendors, staff, Board and other AIM
Diversity & Inclusion
- AIM embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an environment in which community members and co-workers from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.