Farmers Market: Ebt Coordinator

Farmers Market: EBT Coordinator

Forty Acres Fresh Market

Location:

Chicago, IL | Job type:
Part-Time

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 grocery experience regardless of zip code.

Do you want to be part of building a business that is a catalyst for community change? Do you believe that everyone should be able to get affordable fresh food in their neighborhood? Are you interested in rebuilding neighborhoods that have endured years of divestment? If so then this is the company for you.

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 market is held every Thursday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, rain or shine, from June 11 through October 29, 2026.

The EBT Coordinator will support the market by processing SNAP transactions, distributing Link Match coupons, reconciling transactions, and assisting with market setup and the welcome table. The position requires attendance at all scheduled market days and may involve work in inclement weather. The role also entails completing weekly, monthly, and post‑season evaluation reporting.

Thursdays – 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (market operation). Flexible up to 3.5 hours for transaction reconciliation, reimbursement processing, and reporting.

• Provide EBT/SNAP transaction service, including setting up and taking down tents and equipment, performing and tracking EBT transactions, reconciling daily, and reimbursing vendors for the previous week’s EBT sales.
• Process, distribute, and collect Link Match SNAP incentives.
• Full‑day attendance on market days (Thursdays 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, June 11 – Oct 29, 2026).
• Assist with market day setup and tear down.
• Assist with enforcing market rules to ensure safety.
• Assist with attendance tracking for every market day.
• Work collaboratively with market manager, Forty Acres staff, Austin Town Hall staff, and other City of Chicago staff.
• Answer questions and resolve problems related to SNAP EBT transactions and Link Match.
• Provide post‑season program evaluation reports, suggesting program improvements and providing statistical analysis.
• Maintain upkeep of marketing materials related to SNAP EBT and the Link Match program.
• Familiarize with the market emergency plan and accident procedures.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicate effectively with FAFM senior staff in all modes of communication.

• Availability for all scheduled market days.
• Capable of providing exceptional customer service.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain and heat.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and foster collaboration.
• Good time‑management skills and ability to prioritize.
• Detail‑oriented and deadline‑focused work ethic.
• Proficiency in email, spreadsheets, and data entry.
• Demonstrated commitment to farmers markets and local food systems.
• Reliable telephone communication (cell phone preferred).
• Passion for farmers markets and urban agriculture.
• Arrive at markets no later than 11:00 AM.
• Available to work through October 31, 2025 and up to 10 hours afterward to complete post‑season reporting.
• Ability to participate in all required training sessions provided by Experimental Station beginning ASAP.

• Previous experience working in farmers markets.
• Experience working in Chicago’s Austin community.
• Previous cashiering and payment processing experience, particularly with EBT payments.

10% in‑store employee discount at Forty Acres Fresh Market (excludes alcohol and Mabel’s Meals) OR complimentary monthly produce box ($20 value).

Up to 40 hours paid sick time annually.

Up to 40 hours paid vacation time annually.

Hourly wage $20 per hour (based on experience). The position is part‑time (seasonal) – 10‑12 hours per week.

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 bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.