What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Vendor position at Telsaan Tea?
Start Date: Now-August 2026
Hours: 7-12 per event, primarily weekends and evenings, plus 4-12 hours in-store weekdays
Experience Preferred: $14-$17 per hour, plus commission and some tips
Location: Telsaan Tea in Mount Horeb, WI and various events in South Central Wisconsin
Description: Take tea to markets and events and sell it. This job is fast-paced, changes constantly, is physically and mentally demanding, and requires working outdoors in nearly every weather condition. After a long, hard day of work you might have drank an entire gallon of water (or perhaps iced tea) and still feel dehydrated.
This job usually has no events in January, one event per month in February-April, and 2-4 events per month in May-December. Expect to spend a half or full day in the store each week in addition to working at events. We can find as many events as you are willing and able to work.
Examples of possible/probable markets:
Makers Markets: Sun Prairie 608 Markets, Madison Makers Markets
Night Markets: Madison Night Market, The Bodega, Lake Mills Firefly Night Market, Sun Prairie Night Market
Art Fairs: Mount Horeb Art Fair, Beaver Dam Arts & Peony Festival,
Holiday Markets: New Glarus Christkindli, Verona Christkindlmarket, Garver Holiday Market
Regional Festivals: Green County Cheese Days, Warrens Cranfest, Dane County Fair
Other Events: TBD, open to discussion
You must have a valid driver's license. You must have your own reliable vehicle that can transport a canopy tent, boxes of merchandise, weights, and other event supplies.
It is necessary to be able to write clear notes and understand written communication on both paper and on electronic devices. Physical requirements include standing and walking for up to 12 hours, talking up to 10 hours, driving (with breaks, and also with brakes), lifting up to 60 lbs repetitively for short durations, reaching overhead, and lifting up to 20 lbs overhead.
The ideal candidate is pragmatic, comfortable working independently, exhibits strong problem-solving skills, and can think on their feet. They must be personable, considerate, and capable of committing to a schedule. Must be willing to try tea and learn about it.
Benefits: Employee Discount, Free Hot Tea, Meal Stipend, Mileage Reimbursement, Paid Travel Time, Seasonal Break (5-7 weeks, approximately Christmas until early February)
Pay: $14.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Travel reimbursement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $14 - $17