Senior Farmers Market & Events Lead

Senior Farmers Market And Event Lead

The City of Issaquah Parks and Community Services Department invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Senior Farmers Market and Event Lead. Under the supervision of the Rentals Supervisor, this position aids the City of Issaquah Farmers Market and outside user events at the Pickering Barn. An incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal skills and tact, organizational and planning ability and be able to respond to vendors, performers, or customers.

Duties are often performed under stressful situations with rigid deadlines. This work requires a great deal of interpersonal activity. The work includes, day of market and event execution, assists with organizing, implementing, and evaluating market and event activity. In part: opening the facility for clients, lifting, and moving tables and chairs, overseeing event activities, assisting clients when needed, keeping the facility clean and organized, and cleaning up before and after events.

The work is usually performed among others but requires the confidence to work independently. This position is part-time and consists of a semi-structured work schedule. The Famers Market hours are seasonal and consistently 6:30 am – 3:30 pm each Saturday May through September. Pickering Barn event shifts are scheduled month to month year-round "as needed" based on your availability. Hours and shifts vary on any given day of the week and will vary in length, Monday through Sunday.

The hours are flexible and scheduled based on the hours the venue has been rented by a client. Senior Event Leads are an integral part of our event team! SR Leads always take on obstacles with a proactive, problem-solving approach and are confident and knowledgeable in all event policies. SR Leads offer support and guidance to other PTNR staff, as well as rental clients & farmers market vendors.

They possess the ability to support administrative tasks and offer positive training feedback. Work Environment This position frequently requires late evening hours and variable month to month scheduling. Most of the hours available are on the weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) but weekday hours are prevalent as well. Work may be physically demanding and require walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 40 pounds.

Employees climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. In some assignments, work is performed outside in all types of weather conditions. Senior leads assist with administrative tasks, and may spend periods of time working at a desk on the computer. The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our city operations.

• Represent the City of Issaquah with professionalism and superb customer service.
• Assist with weekly set-up and tear-down of the Issaquah Farmers Market at the Pickering Barn during market season, when scheduled.
• Communicate with potential and established Farmers Market vendors, performers, and shoppers.
• Communicate with rental clients and their vendor teams.
• Oversee Market Info Booth, Food Court, Entry & Exit Stations, etc.
• Help lead indoor and/or outdoor special events such as weddings, trade shows, auctions, banquets & corporate functions held at the Pickering Barn.
• Perform custodial and light maintenance duties, which most commonly includes full restroom cleaning & restocking, sweeping, mopping, emptying garbage inside and outside the facility, garbage transport, picking up litter, etc.
• Maintain program equipment in good working order and inform supervisor of necessary maintenance.
• Oversee event activities and…