Hollywood & LA River Farmers' Market Assistant Manager

Company Description

Founded in 1996, Food Access LA (Formerly known as SEE-LA) is a leading Southern California nonprofit organization, connecting people to healthy food, promoting economic development, and building sustainable food systems. We operate the largest network of mission-driven farmers’ markets in Los Angeles as well as programs that provide nutrition education, food access, and opportunities for small regional farms and local food businesses to thrive.  

Our programs include:  

• Operating a network of community-based certified farmers’ markets in Los Angeles. 

• Piloting and championing programs that stretch public nutrition benefits for the purchase of fresh, nutrient-rich food.   

• Providing extensive nutrition education programs to low-income families and to children in underserved schools, parks, and community-based sites. 

• Coordinating food relief for local families struggling with food insecurity.  

Job Description

Compensation Details

• 28 hours a week; Tuesdays, Wednesdays – In Office 12 hours, Thursday – On Site 12pm to 8:30pm, and Sundays – On Site 6am to 2:30pm
• Compensation: $25 - $26/hr, DOE
• Paid-time off: Open PTO Policy after 90 days of service
• Sick time: 48 hours/year
• Eligible for 403(B) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan Available 

Hollywood and LA River Assistant Manager will report to and support the Senior Manager, Hollywood and Senior Manager, Northeast LA with the planning and operations of the Hollywood and LA River Farmers’ Markets. The Hollywood Farmers’ Market Team is comprised of the Senior Manager, Manager I, Assistant Manager (this position), and Admin Assistant.  

Sundays, 6:30am-3pm (Hollywood) and Thursdays, 12:00pm-8:30pm (LA River) - onsite at the farmers’ market 

• Support Hollywood and LA River Farmers’ Market Managers with the tasks related to the on-site operation of the Hollywood and LA River Farmers’ Markets which include, but are not limited to:  

  • Ensure accurate and safe set-up and breakdown of the market 
  • Assist vendors with stall placement  
  • Enforce Food Access LA rules and other pertinent Regional, State, and Federal laws and regulations (Direct Marketing, California Retail Food Code, etc.)  
  • Communicate market policies, activities, and rules to all vendors  
  • Respond to emergencies, complaints, and requests from vendors, customers, and community partners 
  • Maintain market site in a safe manner  
  • Operate information / retail booth as needed 
  • Distribute Load Lists, market memos, and other market correspondence to market vendors 
  • Maintain market supply inventory, gather and organize supplies 
  • Set up market retail display and sell retail items 
  • Update social media (Instagram feed and stories, Facebook, Twitter) with relevant market news, vendor updates, seasonal finds, etc. 
  • Assure the market site is clean once the market is closed and vendors have left  

• Lead set up and function as primary point of contact for special market events such as food demonstrations, activations, Community on Cosmo (Hollywood), cultural celebrations, book signings, etc. 

Office (Tuesdays, Wednesdays) - 12 hours to be split as 8 hours for Hollywood, 4 hours for LA River 

• Work with Senior Managers to secure necessary permits for the operation of a Certified Farmers’ Market and Community Event 

• Coordinate market supply purchasing with Manager  

• Maintain vendor files and vendor management database ManageMyMarket, secure vendor paperwork, and update standards compliance tracker. 

• Support reconciliation as needed including processing vendor load lists, preparing market deposit, entering load lists into ManageMyMarket. 

• Assist with coverage of reconciliation duties when reconciliation assistants are out. 

• Draft and send vendor memos including market policies, activities, and rules 

• Finalize market maps, update day file, pack for market 

• Attend farm, kitchen and studio visits as needed 

• Lead other communications and administrative projects as assigned. 

• Hollywood Farmers Market Specific Duties: 

  • Coordinate monthly artisan schedule & placement on Cosmo St. (Hollywood) 
  • Coordinate market reconciliation from start to finish with the Reconciliation Assistant, including reviewing load lists and market reports as needed 
  • Act as compliance officer including compliance checks at the market, sending warning emails, and tracking permits 

• Support with communication and scheduling of market activations 

• Work with Market Managers to promote the health and growth of the market: 

  • Coordinate market programming such as food demonstrations, cultural celebrations, book signings, market activations, etc. 
  • Support scheduling and communication for Center Spotlight activities. 
  • Create invites for special market events (i.e. chef demos, book signings, activations, etc.) 
  • Informed by Food Access LA’s brand guide, draft, design, and distribute print and digital marketing and informational materials, including developing original content for social media, including but not limited to: Instagram feed and stories, Facebook posts and events, Twitter, etc. 
  • Support with community engagement on social media including reviewing and responding to direct messages and comments. 
  • Support the development and implementation of programs  
  • Attend regular meetings including, but not limited to: 
    • Bi-weekly supervision meetings with supervisors 
    • Weekly HFM Team meeting debrief 
    • Farmers’ Market Program Team Meetings Trainings once / month 
    • Monthly Food Access LA staff meetings  
    • Other meetings and trainings as required 

  • Participate in internal working groups and other collaborative activities as time permits 

  • Fundraise on behalf of Food Access LA 

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  

• A minimum of one (1) years of relevant professional experience.  

• Experience managing multiple tasks and working with competing deadlines.  

• Can work independently, organized and detail-oriented.  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Zoom, Social Media apps and other technology platforms.   

• Effective problem-solving skills, ability to remain calm think critically in high pressure situations.  

• Comfortable handling cash.  

• Must be able to work Sundays and Thursdays. 

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:   

• Multilingual; particularly Spanish proficiency.  

• Experience working with small-business owners or at farmers’ markets / community events. 

• Experience supporting communications and community outreach strategies.  

• Experience working in community food systems especially those within the Hollywood / LA area.  

• Experience working at a Certified Farmers’ Market (vendor, management, staff, etc)  

• Experience working with underserved, low-income communities with awareness and integrity.  

• Knowledge of standards and compliance and other protocol related to the Department of Agriculture, Department of Public Health and other local, state and federal agencies.  

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• Open PTO and 40 hours Sick Time 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Option for 403b Retirement Plan 

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORK ENVIRONMENT  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, reach, stoop, and kneel to install computer equipment. Most work will take place indoors, but some work will take place outside in rainy, hot, or cold weather conditions.  

May perform related duties as assigned by management.  

DISCLAIMER: The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  

Food Access LA is an equal opportunity employer. Food Access LA makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented.     

Opportunity is open until filled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.