Assistant Market Manager, Sunday Marin Farmers Market

The 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 Civic Center in San Rafael. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS - Must be 21 years of age - Must have valid CA driver's license and clean driving record - Physical capacity to repeatedly lift up to 50lbs, load/unload equipment to/from truck - Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills, detail-oriented - Ability to maintain calm, handle details and multi-task in a busy environment - Excellent punctuality and attendance - General understanding and/or sincere interest in food and farming - Ability to work early mornings and long hours every Sunday HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bilingual Spanish or Chinese Speaking PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS This position requires regularly lifting 50+ lbs, when setting up and breaking down the market, primarily when: - Unloading and loading of market equipment from/to the truck (tables, chairs, canopy, canopy weights, Portable ATM machine, cones, barricades, A-frames, market signs) for customer service information booth/café areas - Setting up and breaking down market equipment at information booth and in café areas - Disposing of garbage, compost, and recycling - Ability to maintain clean and sanitary conditions, in a busy environment - Sitting, walking, standing, twisting and bending for extended periods of time

Experience in farmer's market operations, public programming, and community development. Learn more about local food systems and support California farmers. You will have access to fresh, local, seasonal produce. Working with a positive, mission driven team!