Farmers Market Associate

Farmers Market Associate

The Farmers Market Associate is a front-line employee who works at one or more of Hi-Rise's 10 weekly markets across Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding towns. Both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered, with priority given to applicants who can work the entire market season (late May through Thanksgiving).

Job responsibilities include:

• Pre-market preparation: product packing, inventory checks, and loading the market van
• Driving: drive the market van to the market site
• Setup: unload van, set up tent, tables, displays, and products
• Front-line market work: provide exceptional customer service, demonstrating knowledge of all market products
• Breakdown and return to bakery: pack market tent, tables, displays, and products, drive back to the bakery, unpack the van and complete some setup for the next day's market

Successful candidates will have:

• A passion for Hi-Rise's products and for the value of farmers markets and the community of market vendors
• An ability to thrive while working independently
• A valid driver's license and the ability to safely and comfortably operate market vans in urban and suburban settings
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including one-person market tent setup and other associated lifting
• An eagerness to work outside in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain
• The ability to work a shift that can exceed 10+ hours in length
• The ability to commit to a full market season from early May through Thanksgiving
• Experience with market work at a farm or food service vendor (though prior experience is not required)