PRODUCE STAND MANAGER

Produce Stand Manager Date: May 20, 2026 Location: Chicago, IL Category: Business Job type: Part‑Time Company Overview Food is the foundation of good health. Forty Acres Fresh Market (FAFM) is an independent, Black woman‑owned grocery business offering high‑quality, fresh food to people across Chicagoland. We are working to restore healthy food access so that people across Chicago neighborhoods can have a worthwhile food shopping experience regardless of zip code. Who You Are Do you want to be part of building a business that acts as a catalyst for community change? Do you believe in the importance of making affordable fresh food accessible in every neighborhood? Are you passionate about revitalizing areas that have faced years of divestment? If so, Forty Acres Fresh Market is the place for you. The Job Forty Acres has partnered with the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for the Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM). The goal is to leverage the City Market program to provide an engaging farmers market for the Austin community. The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market runs every Thursday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, rain or shine, from June 11 through October 29, 2026. We are seeking an individual to run the Forty Acres Fresh Market produce stand at ATHFM. This role includes management of market operations, including inventory procurement, market set up and breakdown, staff supervision, cashiering, customer service, and administration and reporting. Market days are long, beginning in the morning for setup and ending in the evening with cleanup and inventory after the market closes. This role works closely with the Sourcing & Fulfillment Supervisor and ownership to ensure the seamless integration of the produce stand into the Forty Acres Fresh Market operations, inventory, and pricing. Job Details Seasonal Part‑time: 22‑25 hours/week Position runs from the week of May 25, 2026 through October 29, 2026. Starts at $21.00 per hour. Requires a valid driver’s license and no history of accidents in the last 5 years. Duties Create an easy‑to‑shop, service‑oriented shopping experience for customers. Manage inventory, including sourcing, intake, pricing, and tracking. Purchase weekly from local growers and wholesalers. Collaborate with the Sourcing & Fulfillment Supervisor to determine purchase quantities and varieties to be used across sales channels without pricing or quality disruption. Perform post‑market inventory audits and reconciliation reporting. Ensure quality control at all times (limiting damages and shrink). Manage the setup, operation, and breakdown of each market. Set up tables, tents, organize inventory and produce displays. Break down tables, tents, and store equipment and remaining inventory properly. Manage produce stand personnel. Assign and provide direction on market tasks. Train associates on merchandising protocol, cashiering, customer service, and FAFM produce stand operating procedures. Manage employee break schedules. Assist with performance management, including appraising performance, corrective action, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Handle cash, credit, SNAP EBT, and other accepted currency transactions at the market. Reconcile SNAP EBT receipts, end‑of‑market sales vs. inventory. Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including sanitation guidelines. Engage with the community as necessary, including canvassing. Communicate effectively in all modes of communication with FAFM senior staff. Complete all weekly administrative reporting. Requirements Availability for all market days from June through October. Valid driver’s license with no history of at‑fault accidents in the last 5 years. Comfortable working outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 1‑2 years of cashiering experience. 1‑2 years of customer‑service experience. Ability to stand for up to 8 hours. Experience driving cargo vans and larger vehicles. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Productivity applications, especially Excel and/or Google Sheets, including basic formulas and automations. Preferred Qualifications Access to a computing device for completing weekly inventory reporting and pricing updates, as needed. 1‑2 years of sourcing/purchasing experience with a focus on fresh produce. Previous experience working in farmers markets is a big plus. Experience working in Chicago’s Austin community. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Benefits Up to 40 hours paid sick time annually. Up to 40 hours paid vacation time annually. 10% in‑store employee discount (excludes alcohol and Mabel’s Meals) OR complimentary monthly produce box ($20 value). Compensation Hourly, starting at $21 per hour (based on experience). Forty Acres Fresh Market is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forty Acres Fresh Market