NOW HIRING: FARMERS MARKET MANAGER SUB
04/21/21 — Farm
Position Title: Farmers Market Manager Sub and Meet-at-Market Staff
Location:9515 Hergotz Lane, Austin TX (manager sub) or Austin-area Farmers' Market (meet-at-market position)
Reports To: On duty barn contact, usually Markets Packing Manager or Market Manager
Position Summary
Manager Sub -- JBG Organic is seeking a farmers’ market team leader to work at one of our farmer’s market stands in Austin and surrounding areas. To begin, this position will be a manager sub, filling in at various markets a few Saturdays per month. This position can become a regular weekly position. Sunday shifts are also occasionally available.
Responsibilities (for both positions)
- Help unload and load market trucks including product, tents, weights, and tables at the beginning and end of each market
- Report to Hergotz or Market location in a punctual manner
- Drive market trucks in a safe and appropriate manner to market destinations, completing all tasks and procedures required to ensure proper use and maintenance
- Act as a JBG ambassador, welcoming community members to learn about the farm, our produce, and upcoming farm events
- Manage and supervise staff to maintain best market booth possible
- Eagerness and Willingness to learn about JBG’s farming practices and product and relay to market staff and customers
- Enforce and implement all rules and regulations for market functions and market staff as defined by market organizer and JBG
- Enforce and implement all rules and money-handling procedures as outlined by JBG
- Stay in tune with market happenings and ensure completion of market maintenance tasks such as market applications, booth fees, etc.
- Must follow and ensure staff follow COVID safety procedures
- Strong sense of visual composition for market displays
- Strong sense of customer service
- Interest in local agriculture is a plus
- Quick mental math skills
- An outgoing and friendly attitude! Ability to create a positive team dynamic is key, utilizing both interpersonal skills and maintaining excellent organization.
- Excellent judgment in prioritizing responsibilities and ability to multitask
- Self directed worker, effective in both independent and collaborative settings
- Flexible availability, with particular availability to work Saturdays and/or Sundays
- Ability to drive cargo van or box truck
- Valid Texas drivers license, clean driving record (required for manager position)
- Previous experience in a related field
- Interest in local agriculture, cooking, and produce
- Forklift experience
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
- Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
- Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking
- Subject Line should read “JBG Market Manager Sub” or “JBG meet at market worker”
- Email body should contain a letter of interest and brief explanation of relevant experience - help us notice you! Ensure that it contains your contact information and availability.
- You may also attach a resume.