What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmer's Market Assistant Coordinator position at Holly Springs?
The Farmers Market Assistant Coordinator supports the Farmers Market Coordinator to supervise daily operations at the Holly Springs Farmers Market. Duties include market setup and break down, answering vendor and market visitor questions, scheduling sponsor activities, and other duties as assigned. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Manager of Administrative Services and other full-time staff.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including Saturdays from 6:30am – 2pm year-round. Position will work approximately 15-19 hours per week (hours per week will fluctuate based on availability and event schedules) and involves heavy contact with the public. Seeking applicants with previous customer service, computer, and business social media management experience.
Pay rate $16-20 per hour.
Typical Job Duties:
Assisting the Farmers Market Coordinator as directed.
Closing Ballentine Street for vendor set up.
Moving barricades and cones to direct traffic.
Setting out signage, tents, and tables for market use.
Assist vendors with set up and break down of their tents.
Answer questions and promote the market to visitors.
Scheduling market activities including events
Scheduling market guests including entertainment, chefs, sponsors
Social media management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to interact with the public effectively; ability to communicate verbally effectively; ability
to deal with the public in a firm but tactful manner; ability to maintain and establish effective
working relationships with others; ability to understand and carry out oral and written
instructions; ability to acquire knowledge of policies, procedures, and services of the market,
division, and department.
Physical Requirements:
The candidate will be able to lift heavy items above shoulder height up to 50 pounds
frequently, and heavier occasionally; be able to talk, hear, see, and grasp objects, and climb
ladders. An employee must be able to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time in outdoor
weather all year round.
Salary : $16 - $20