Market Associate - BMH GROWS Program

Market Associate - BMH GROWS Program

The BMH GROWS (Guided Recovery through Opportunity, Work, and Support) Market Associate position is a 13-week, paid workforce development opportunity for individuals with lived experience in substance use recovery who are seeking to gain employment experience and rebuild professional skills. Trainees will participate in a structured program combining hands-on work and educational training focused on agriculture, retail operations, and site maintenance. This program supports Boone Memorial Health's mission to create recovery-to-work pathways that promote stability, confidence, and long-term employment readiness.

Essential Functions

• Assist with daily operations at the Market on Main, including setup, stocking, customer service, and sales transactions.
• Support agricultural and greenhouse activities such as planting, watering, harvesting, and maintaining crops.
• Assist with community events and market programming, including setting up and breaking down event areas, decorating, distributing materials, greeting and engaging customers or attendees, and ensuring a welcoming and organized environment.
• Perform site maintenance duties, including cleaning, organizing, and light landscaping or facility upkeep.
• Participate in all scheduled educational modules focused on workplace readiness, communication, and professional development.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance, accountability, and professionalism.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow trainees, staff, and supervisors in a team-oriented environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with peers and customers.
• Attend regular check-ins and performance evaluations.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies

• Lived experience with substance use recovery required; active participation in a recovery program preferred.
• Commitment to completing the full 13-week training period.
• Ability to work collaboratively and accept constructive feedback.
• Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform light physical labor (standing, lifting up to 50 lbs., outdoor work).
• Reliable transportation to and from work sites.

Physical Demands

• Requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, working indoors and outdoors, and operating basic tools and equipment related to agriculture and retail operations.

Travel Required

• None beyond local work assignments at Market on Main and nearby program sites.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to complete all assigned on-the-job and educational training modules.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous work or volunteer experience in retail, agriculture, or maintenance preferred but not required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, prejudice, or behavior of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, family medical history or genetic information, past or present military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.