What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmers Market Team Member position at Mrs. Moriconi’s Ice Cream?
Hands-on support for market manager, fellow team members, volunteers, vendors and attendees at Worcester's newest farmers market.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of physical, clerical, creative, and administrative functions, including: edit and maintain records, prepare payments and assist with SNAP/EBT software and hardware, scheduling, triage emails, process invoices, assist with digital media, assist personnel and volunteers, market set-up and equipment break down, post physical signage, communicate to customers, team members, vendors and participants, all around assistance to the team.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Primary job function is to assist management with physical tasks, administrative, and coordination of a large farmers market.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Must have a reliable means of transportation and valid driver’s license.
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
- Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Associate's degree preferred in culinary, agriculture or business administration or any related fields and/or equivalent experience (at least two years related experience required).
- Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process and background investigation.
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.
Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):
- Thorough understanding of standard office procedures and practices.
- Ability to use personal computers and office productivity software, especially Word and Excel.
- Understanding of video and photo editors like Canva and Adobe. Demonstrated knowledge of social media sites and web hosting.
- Ability to work independently and able to collaborate.
- Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to write original correspondence.
- Planning, organizing, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
- Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with emotional or confrontational circumstances.
- Ability to be an effective team member and handle projects responsibly.
- Courteous telephone manner.
- Strong customer and results orientation.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands):
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks
- Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Computer usage.
- Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
- May be required to use company vehicle for the performance of duties.
- Regular talking and hearing.
- Occasional walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
- Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 45 pounds.
- Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities
Salary
$15 - $22 per hour
Salary : $15 - $22
