Farmers Market Support

Farmers Market Support JobID: 1351 Position Type: Parks and Recreation Date Posted: 3/17/2026 Location: Various Locations Additional Information: Show/Hide Scheduled Hours: Saturdays 4:30am – 2:00pm, additional hours and shifts maybe required. Pay Range: $17 per hour NATURE OF WORK: This seasonal position will be on-site at the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market on Saturdays from May – November 2026. Under the direction of the Farmers Market Manager this position provides administrative support for the Link Match Program. The Farmers Market Support contributes to the administration, compliance and reporting obligations for the Link Match Program. Additionally, occasional support with other market needs may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following): Assists with market set up and breaks down. Maintains the market items and communicates any needs in regard to those materials. Communicates with customers about the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, and EBT/Link Match Program. Processes customer purchases using EBT/Link transactions, and tracks customer usage data. Adheres to and communicates to market attendees about the market policies and procedures for the Link Match Program. Supports the implementation of other market activities, including special events. Communicates to market attendees in the absence of the manager. Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK: Must possess at least one (1) year of work experience with retail, a farmers market, special event coordination or similar field Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or higher Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations. Must be willing and able to work on Saturdays during the market season. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public. Ability to greet and communicate with the public in a courteous and professional manner. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK: Work is performed both inside and outside with possible exposure to extreme temperatures. Work may require frequent walking. Ability to work in confined spaces and to work safely around operating equipment. Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly in order to move objects Ability to work outdoors, occasionally, in a variety of weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures and humidity. Ability to perform heavy manual labor including, but not limited to, lifting heavy objects, climbing, sitting or standing for long periods of time; bend, crawl, identify or distinguish colors, recognize depth of objects, focus on small or distant objects, talk and hear. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: SUPERVISION: Work is performed under the general direction/supervision of the Farmers Market Manager or designee. The employee receives projects and assignments which will vary from season to season and day to day. Assignments can be either verbal, written or through email, phone call or text message with the employee determining proper procedure and work methods and is responsible for completing the work according to City work rules and safety regulations. Work is reviewed through ongoing observation, written and verbal communication, meetings, and feedback from supervisors and other department employees. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA. Work is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with classification standards. PUBLIC CONTACT: The employee has regular contact with the general public as well as other City employees to answer general questions. Under the guidance of the Farmers Market Manager, the employee may need to respond to questions and complaints and provide general direction to the public; the employee has regular contact with other City employees in order to share information and complete work assignments and programming initiatives. SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST Structured Oral Interview To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check. The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).