Farmers Market Associate

Farmers Market Associate Job Description Primary Job Function: The Farmers Market Associate (FM Associate) role is a customer service position. FM Associates typically meet an Agriberry Farm Market Lead at a farmers market or pop-up. FM Associates support in set-up and breakdown, sales and distribution of Agriberry products, and record keeping for farmers markets and/or CSA sites that require multiple staff, providing a quality experience to coworkers and customers. Market set up and tear down: Site set-up, maintenance, and breakdown with guidance from the Market Lead. This includes setting up tables, canopies, stocking, writing and/or positioning accurate signs and banners, and making the market site ready with appealing displays that facilitate efficient sales flow. Sell Agriberry Farm products: Provides premium sales service to all customers while on site at any Farmers Market or pop-up. This includes product knowledge, actively engaged presence, and personable interactions. Distribute Agriberry Farm CSA shares: Accurately assembles and distributes CSA shares [May-October, weekday only], conveys familiarity and gratitude to CSA members. Participate in Agriberry Farm training: Attends meetings and trainings to maintain knowledge of weekly share contents, produce sources, seasonal availability, growing methods, and fruit quality standards. Responds to weekly messages about market and process updates. Performs other duties as delegated by the CSA & Market Manager or Market Leads. Position Requirements Passion for local agriculture Attention to detail, presentation, and accuracy Enthusiasm, good attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity, and honesty Ability to operate in a fast paced environment independently and collaboratively Successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening Physical Requirements Present professionally and positively in a sales representative position Bend, kneel, slide, shuffle, push, and pull 30-50 lbs safely and independently Work in extreme temperatures and/or weather safely while maintaining a good attitude Stand and maintain attention for shift entirety Preferred Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Experience in food service, agriculture, sales, marketing, or human services is a plus but not required. Available to work at early hours on the weekend and evening hours during the week Accurate and quick basic mental math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, discount calculation) #J-18808-Ljbffr Agriberry