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Market Support Team Member

The Watauga County Farmers’ Market is hiring Market Support Team Members to help steward one of Boone’s most beloved community traditions.

For over 50 years, the market has served as a gathering place for local farmers, makers, musicians, neighbors, and visitors - a space rooted in local food, connection, creativity, and community care. We are seeking dependable, community-minded individuals who want to help create a welcoming, organized, and vibrant experience for everyone who comes to market.

Market Support Team Members play an essential role in weekly market operations, helping the market run smoothly while supporting vendors, customers, food access programs, special events, and the overall atmosphere of the market.

This is meaningful, hands-on work in a fast-paced outdoor environment where no two Saturdays are exactly alike.

Position Overview

This is a part-time seasonal position working Saturdays during the Market season (April–November). Team members are asked to commit to at least two Saturdays per month, with opportunities to work additional dates depending on scheduling needs.

Shifts

Team members rotate through the following shifts:

A Shift: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Focus on early morning site preparation, site safety, signage, and helping the market come to life before opening.

B Shift: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Assist with market set-up, operations during market hours, and break-down.

C Shift: 7:45 AM – ~1:30 PM

Lead Info Booth and token program representative, assist with end-of-day tasks including token reconciliation.

All team members help with parking lot support, Info Booth operations, customer questions, special events, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere throughout the morning.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

  • Welcoming customers and assisting vendors

  • Helping with market set-up and break-down

  • Managing parking lot traffic and pedestrian safety

  • Staffing the Market Info Booth

  • Assisting with SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks transactions

  • Selling WCFM merchandise

  • Supporting special events, musicians, and community partners

  • Taking thoughtful photos of market activity to support outreach and storytelling

  • Helping maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming market space

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is reliable, positive, and friendly

  • Enjoys working with people in a fast-paced outdoor environment

  • Has experience in customer service, events, hospitality, retail, or community engagement

  • Is enthusiastic about supporting local farms, artists, makers, and food systems

  • Can work independently, stay adaptable, and take initiative

  • Has reliable transportation

  • Appreciates the value of community gathering spaces and local culture

Position Details

Season: April - November
Schedule: Saturdays (minimum two per month)
Hours: Approximately 5 - 6 hours per shift
Compensation: $14 - 15/hour depending on experience

To apply, please send a resume to wataugacountyfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Hiring Urgently, Multiple Candidates.