What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmers Market Assistant - PT (Seasonal) position at City of Coon Rapids?
JOB
Are you passionate about local food and community engagement? Join our team as a Seasonal Farmers Market Assistant and help create a vibrant, welcoming market experience for vendors and visitors! This is the perfect job for someone looking to work one afternoon/evening per week starting June through October. Under general direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Specialist, this position is responsible for assisting with the implementation of the Farmers Market. The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!Hiring Range: $18.00 - $20.00/hour**Posting will be open until filled**Click here to get to know us! Video The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists, color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.Set up and Maintenance: Set up the City tent, signage, tables and booth before the market opens, ensuring it is clean and well-organized. Provide check-in and directions for weekly vendors and sponsors at the market.Ensure that the market remains organized and safe throughout the event.Customer Service: Greet customers and provide information on behalf of the City and Market.Answer customer questions. Product Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with the vendors and what is being offered at the market.Knowledge of the benefits of a farmers market.Promotion: Assist in marketing efforts in collaboration with the Communications & Marketing Division by taking pictures and documenting information at each market. Help promote any special events and offerings to customers.Monitor inventory levels of materials, flyers and brochures for restocking if needed.Assist with collecting data at each market and reporting back to supervisory staff.Clean-Up: Pack up and cleaning of the City booth after the market closes. Check grounds for any issues and needed cleaning.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following: Minimum 18 years of age.Knowledge in operations of a Farmers Market or similar special event.Exceptional communication skills.Friendly demeanor with customer service skills.Ability to lift and set up tables, tents, and signage.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a Farmers Market setting.Coursework, classes or training in special events.Experience working with the public and providing customer service.Experience working with diverse populations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects; speak intelligibly, hear and read. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Examples of lifting and carrying requirements include, but are not limited to, boxes and event equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception.The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Are you passionate about local food and community engagement? Join our team as a Seasonal Farmers Market Assistant and help create a vibrant, welcoming market experience for vendors and visitors! This is the perfect job for someone looking to work one afternoon/evening per week starting June through October. Under general direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Specialist, this position is responsible for assisting with the implementation of the Farmers Market. The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!Hiring Range: $18.00 - $20.00/hour**Posting will be open until filled**Click here to get to know us! Video The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists, color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.Set up and Maintenance: Set up the City tent, signage, tables and booth before the market opens, ensuring it is clean and well-organized. Provide check-in and directions for weekly vendors and sponsors at the market.Ensure that the market remains organized and safe throughout the event.Customer Service: Greet customers and provide information on behalf of the City and Market.Answer customer questions. Product Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with the vendors and what is being offered at the market.Knowledge of the benefits of a farmers market.Promotion: Assist in marketing efforts in collaboration with the Communications & Marketing Division by taking pictures and documenting information at each market. Help promote any special events and offerings to customers.Monitor inventory levels of materials, flyers and brochures for restocking if needed.Assist with collecting data at each market and reporting back to supervisory staff.Clean-Up: Pack up and cleaning of the City booth after the market closes. Check grounds for any issues and needed cleaning.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following: Minimum 18 years of age.Knowledge in operations of a Farmers Market or similar special event.Exceptional communication skills.Friendly demeanor with customer service skills.Ability to lift and set up tables, tents, and signage.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a Farmers Market setting.Coursework, classes or training in special events.Experience working with the public and providing customer service.Experience working with diverse populations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects; speak intelligibly, hear and read. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Examples of lifting and carrying requirements include, but are not limited to, boxes and event equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception.The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $18 - $20
