Farmers’ Market Site Assistant

Founded in 1996,Food Access Los Angelesis a leading Southern California nonprofit organization, connecting people to healthy food, promoting economic development, and building sustainable food systems. Weoperatethe largest network of mission-driven farmers’ markets in Los Angeles as well as programs that provide nutrition education, food access, and opportunities for small regional farms and local food businesses to thrive.

Our programs include:

• Operating a network of community-based certified farmers’ markets in Los Angeles
• Programs that stretch public nutrition benefits for the purchase of healthy foods
• Offering technical assistance for micro & small food and beverage businesses
• Extensive nutrition education programs for low-income families and underserved schools
• Coordinating food relief for families facing food insecurity

The Farmers’ Market Site Assistant works under the direction of the Manager, Market Facilities, to assist and support the set-up, maintenance, and breakdown of Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market (Saturdays, 7:00AM – 3:30PM), and must be available to work at one or more of the following farmers’ markets on an on‑call basis:

• Compton College Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays, 1:00PM – 8:00PM)
• Hollywood Farmers’ Markets (Sundays, 6:00AM – 3:00PM)
• Periodically, open shifts may become available at the following markets:
  • Atwater Village Farmers’ Market (Sundays, 7:00AM – 3:30 PM)

Duties Include:

• Set up and break down the Farmers’ Market equipment, including but not limited to:
• Information booth
• Customer seating (multiple tables, tents, and chairs)
• Parking area (cones and barricades)
• Signage (A-frames and lollipop signs)
• Trash bins
• Maintain and fix market equipment, including canopies, tables, and chairs
• Sweep and clean areas of the market as needed
• Separate trash, recycling and green waste and empty waste bins regularly throughout the market day
• Support the Market team as needed, including moving vendor equipment
• Assist with special market events and other tasks as needed

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• An interest in the following areas:
  Certified Farmers’ Markets, agriculture, nutrition, cooking, food assistance programs, local food and craft production, and community outreach/organizing
• Takes direction well; self-motivated; strong multitasking skills
• Must be able to work Saturdays, and on call on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Some crisis/emergency management training and/or First Aid certification a plus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift, talk, hear, reach, stoop, and kneel. Work will take place outside in rainy, hot, or cold weather conditions, which may occasionally require standing for up to 2 hours, or lifting up to 50 lbs. May perform related duties as assigned by management.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Food Access LA is an equal opportunity employer. Food Access LA makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented.

Opportunity is open until filled.