What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wilson Farmers And Artisan Market Assistant position at City of Wilson?
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https://vimeo.com/1029357272?share=copyWilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.This position performs administrative and clerical duties in support of the Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market and the market manager. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency of the market. The work consists of related administrative and physical duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Major DutiesWeekly coordination of market with Market Manager, including, but not limited to, vendor attendance and layout, set up and break down, finances, volunteers, and special events/promotionsArrive to market early to perform set up duties and preparation for vendors, special guests/events, and customersGreet visitors and answer questions or direct individuals to appropriate personnelAccepts payments and issues receipts for vendor fees; maintains our copies of receiptsMaintains the whereabouts and usage of the EBT machine; including receiving and recording payments, and reimbursing money owed to vendorsAssists with break down and ensures market area is clean after each market; including cleaning off/wiping down pavilion tablesMake sure vendors clean up after themselves and assist in any way to ensure a clean pavilionIn the absence of the market manager and after sufficient training, the assistant must have the ability to solely run the market; must be able to delegate and communicate with vendors in a diplomatic mannerAssist with vendor management, vendor needs, and resolving various vendor issuesAssist with trouble shooting and problem solving as needs arisePerform other related duties as assignedGuidelinesGuidelines include Policies and Procedures Manual, and relevant city, state, and departmental regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in applicationRead and learn the Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market Guidelines & Code of ConductSupervisory/Management ResponsibilityNone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The majority of the work is performed outside in a variety of elements, including but not limited to excess heat, cold, rain, etc.The work is typically performed while sitting at a table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stoopingThe employee occasionally lifts light to medium weighted objects
https://vimeo.com/1029357272?share=copyWilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.This position performs administrative and clerical duties in support of the Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market and the market manager. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency of the market. The work consists of related administrative and physical duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Major DutiesWeekly coordination of market with Market Manager, including, but not limited to, vendor attendance and layout, set up and break down, finances, volunteers, and special events/promotionsArrive to market early to perform set up duties and preparation for vendors, special guests/events, and customersGreet visitors and answer questions or direct individuals to appropriate personnelAccepts payments and issues receipts for vendor fees; maintains our copies of receiptsMaintains the whereabouts and usage of the EBT machine; including receiving and recording payments, and reimbursing money owed to vendorsAssists with break down and ensures market area is clean after each market; including cleaning off/wiping down pavilion tablesMake sure vendors clean up after themselves and assist in any way to ensure a clean pavilionIn the absence of the market manager and after sufficient training, the assistant must have the ability to solely run the market; must be able to delegate and communicate with vendors in a diplomatic mannerAssist with vendor management, vendor needs, and resolving various vendor issuesAssist with trouble shooting and problem solving as needs arisePerform other related duties as assignedGuidelinesGuidelines include Policies and Procedures Manual, and relevant city, state, and departmental regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in applicationRead and learn the Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market Guidelines & Code of ConductSupervisory/Management ResponsibilityNone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The majority of the work is performed outside in a variety of elements, including but not limited to excess heat, cold, rain, etc.The work is typically performed while sitting at a table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stoopingThe employee occasionally lifts light to medium weighted objects
