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Market Support Team Member

The role of the Market Support Team Member is to provide a safe and welcoming Market space and to promote the curation of an enjoyable Farmers’ Market experience for customers and vendors alike. The Market Support Team Member should commit to working a minimum of 2 Saturdays per month during the months of May - October from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The position of Market Support Team Member for Watauga County Farmers' Market is a part-time, temporary job.  The compensation is hourly. The Market Support Team Member will work an estimated 6 hours a week, for 15 - 30 weeks during the market season (April - October). The anticipated start date is on or around April 6, 2024. We will be hiring multiple candidates for this role.

On Market days the responsibilities of the Market Support Team Member may include:

  • Being a positive, helpful, and engaging resource for customers and vendors

  • Being knowledgeable with all rules and procedures of the market

  • Assisting with setup of trash cans, market tents and tables, traffic cones and market signs on each market day

  • Cleaning and maintaining the restrooms at Horn in the West if needed

  • Enforcing Market policies

  • Taking shifts monitoring parking lot and helping to park cars safely and efficiently

  • Helping to conduct customer and vendor surveys

  • Assisting with special events and Market activities

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

  • have previous experience in a customer service or retail setting

  • be reliable

  • be positive and enthusiastic about our market

  • demonstrate a passion for and interest in supporting our local food system

  • have their own vehicle or reliable transportation to and from work

Compensation:

  • $12/hr. to start

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