Hiring! Farmers Market Day Staff

Position:  Market Day Staff for Fulton and Kingfield Farmers Markets

Position Type: Seasonal/Part-time May through October

Compensation: $15.00/hour  

Reports to: Market Manager

Due: Priority deadline June 11. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Start Date: Training begins the week of Jun 18, 2022

Neighborhood Roots operates the Fulton, Kingfield, & Nokomis Farmers Markets in South Minneapolis. Our mission is to bring neighbors together to buy, eat, and learn about local food. We support local farmers, promote vibrant community and locally owned businesses, and affect important changes in food and agriculture policy.

Overview: Market Day Staff assists with the day-to-day operations of the Neighborhood Roots farmers markets in order to serve its vendors, patrons, volunteers and sponsors. Neighborhood Roots oversees 3 community-based markets: Fulton, Kingfield, & Nokomis. Market dates and hours are listed below:

Fulton Farmers Market   Kingfield Farmers Market  

Saturdays 8:30am - 1pm       Sundays 8:30am - 1pm    

4901 Chowen Ave, Mpls   40th and Nicollet Ave S, Mpls    

Saturdays through October 29th        Sundays through October 30th       

Nokomis Farmers Market is on pause for the 2022 season.

Shifts include time before, during, and after the hours the markets are open to the public. Saturday & Sunday shift is 7am – 2:30pm. Shifts may end early if volunteers are scheduled to help. You can apply to one or two markets. Clearly state your preference in your application.

This is an outdoor position. The markets are open rain or shine. This position is suited to people who want to wake up early, spend time outside, and learn about our local food system.

Essential Functions:  

- Assist in physical market set-up and tear-down

- Provide on-site support to all vendors, patrons, musicians, artists, master gardener volunteers, and other community activity providers as needed

- Conduct SNAP-EBT, credit card, & merchandise sales

- Assist with bookkeeping and data tracking

- Support execution of special and weekly events including but not limited to demos, music, and family-friendly activities

- Ensure market supplies are kept well-stocked and organized

- Other reasonable duties as assigned to support the Market Manager and general market operations

Required Qualifications:

- Positive attitude

- Punctuality

- Excellent customer service skills

- Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions (hot/cold/rain/wind/etc)

- Ability to adjust to changing conditions and priorities

- Basic math skills

- Strong problem solving ability

- Able to accomplish tasks with limited direct supervision

- Able to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

- Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

- Cash handling experience

- Experience working with volunteers

- Interest in sustainable agriculture, food justice, and local food policy

NEIGHBORHOOD ROOTS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where diversity is valued, supported and celebrated to benefit our vendors and customers. Women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and people from indigenous communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY:

Send a cover letter and resume to erica@neighborhoodrootsmn.org