Farmers Market Attendant

The City of Overland Park has a part-time Farmers' Market Attendant position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Assists the Farmers' Market Manager and Farmers' Market Coordinator with the on-site management and daily operation of the Farmers' Market on market days. Expected to maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all vendors, staff, DOP businesses and city policy. Indirectly reports to Senior Market Farmers' Attendants. Assists with the on-site operation of the Double Up Food Buck program. Enforces city policies and procedures and rules and regulations for vendors and the public. Aids in customer service and vendor relations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma and/or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year working in a fast paced, customer service environment.

SKILLS:

• Attention to detail.
• Basic mathematical and accounting skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Organizational skills.
• Project management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to access situation and make recommendations.
• Diplomacy and judgment.
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to read and comprehend federal, state, and local policies and regulations.
• Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.
• Ability to learn and understand the emergency action plans for the Farmer's Market.
• Ability to use imagination and creativity in developing ideas for the Market Info Booth.
• Ability to resolve conflicts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to reach, stand, crawl, bend, stoop, climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to make and receive phone calls.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Ability to distinguish smells.
• Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Frequent standing and walking for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to operate a city vehicle.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and transport 20 feet.
• Ability to push/pull up to 30 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

• None.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: Variable Hours - PT/SEA/TMP

Pay Rate: $15.00 Per Hour

Application Deadline: Open until filled

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

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