Assistant Market Manager

BACKGROUNDThe Agricultural Institute of Marin is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Rafael, California. AIM serves 390+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from 40 California counties who participate in AIM's nine 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, curates a multi-farm produce box program, and operates CalFresh/EBT and Market Match services to create a healthier, Earth-friendly, equitable food system across the San Francisco Bay Area.DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONAIM embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.JOB SUMMARYThe Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a dedicated part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our year-round farmers market that occurs every Sunday at the Marin County Civic Center. 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. Most new hires will receive pay at the beginning of the salary range.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssists Market Manager in securing site, including closing/reopening parking lotAssists Market Manager in setting up and breaking down the market, including AIM market equipment, ATM(s), signage, information booth, restrooms, entertainment, café area(s) and garbage disposalStaffs the information booth, providing excellent customer service and assisting with all transactions.Operates AIM's EBT program by swiping EBT cards and distributing tokens to purchase healthy foodsAssists Market Manager with market operationsMaintains excellent relations with vendors, customers, staff and local governmental/community organizations and businessesQUALIFICATIONSMust be 21 years of age or olderMust have valid CA driver's license and clean driving recordPhysical capacity to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs, load/unload equipment to/from truckExcellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills, detail-orientedAbility to maintain calm, handle details and multi-task in a busy environmentSelf-starter with outgoing, sunny personality with a sense of humorEnergetic, active person who is also a team player who takes direction wellExcellent punctuality and attendanceGeneral understanding and/or sincere interest in food and farmingAbility to work early mornings and long hours every SaturdaySpanish language skills a plusPI240380854 Apply