Part Time Farmers Market Assistant

The Farmers Market Coordinator PT, under general supervision, coordinates, operates, and promotes the Union County Farmers Market throughout the market season. Responsible for weekly vendor coordination, market communications, marketing and promotional activities, and the on‑site operation of the Farmers Market each Saturday. Provides customer service to patrons and vendors, processes and records SNAP/EBT transactions and vendor fees, coordinates market activities and programming, and ensures the market operates in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Works independently during the week and serves as the primary on‑site point of contact for vendors and customers during market hours.

Coordinates and independently facilitates the Union County Farmers Market each week throughout the market season, including weekly planning, vendor communication, market preparation, Saturday operations, and close‑out activities.

Coordinates weekly vendor participation by communicating with vendors, managing the weekly RSVP process, maintaining the confirmed vendor list, assigning vendor spaces, preparing market layouts, and communicating market information and updates to vendors.

Communicates regularly with Farmers Market vendors regarding weekly participation, market procedures, special events, schedule changes, announcements, and other information necessary for successful market operations.

Coordinates and facilitates the setup, operation, and closing of the Farmers Market each Saturday, including opening the market facility, arranging tables and equipment, placing signage, preparing the point‑of‑sale equipment, monitoring the market throughout the day, and securing the facility and equipment at closing.

Serves as the primary on‑site point of contact for Farmers Market vendors and customers during market hours. Provides customer service, answers questions, resolves routine issues, and directs matters requiring additional assistance or decision‑making to the Local Foods Manager.

Processes SNAP/EBT transactions and assists with applicable WIC and Senior Farmers Market Voucher transactions. Maintains organized and accurate transaction records, retains required receipts, and completes required point‑of‑sale closing procedures.

Collects applicable weekly and annual vendor fees and maintains accurate records of vendor payments in accordance with established County procedures.

Builds and maintains positive working relationships with Farmers Market vendors, customers, community partners, and other stakeholders. Communicates professionally and effectively and responds appropriately to questions, concerns, and minor conflicts.

Develops and implements marketing and promotional activities for the Farmers Market through social media, digital communications, and other appropriate media platforms. Creates and publishes engaging content promoting the market, vendors, seasonal products, special events, and market activities.

Creates digital marketing materials and graphics using Canva or other appropriate design platforms and captures photographs and video content at the market for use in promotional materials and social media.

Coordinates market programming and activities designed to enhance the shopper experience, including food trucks, cooking demonstrations, family‑friendly activities, educational opportunities, special events, and other market activities.

Maintains a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming market environment for vendors and customers. Monitors the market grounds and facility during market hours and addresses routine maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and operational concerns.

Enforces Farmers Market rules, regulations, policies, and procedures with vendors and patrons and…