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This job expired on February 10, 2019

Market Match On Site Assistant Sustainable Economic Enterprises- LA

  • Date Posted December 12, 2018
  • Location Los Angeles, CA
  • Category Nonprofit
  • Job type Part-Time
Company description

Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles is the largest mission-driven operator of farmers’ markets in Southern California and a leader in improving food access and nutrition education. 

Job description

ORGANIZATION: Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA)

TITLE: Market Match Site AssistantMarket Match Program

(Hollywood Farmers’ Market)

REPORTS TO: Manager, Benefits & Incentives Programs

COMPENSATION:$14.00/hr

SCHEDULE: Sundays, 5.5-6 hours weekly

 

BACKGROUND:

In 2011, SEE-LA implemented an Incentive Program for low-income shoppers at our markets, titled Market Match. The program provides CalFresh/EBT patrons with incentive funds for every dollar they spend at the market using their federal nutrition benefits.  Since Market Match funds can only be spent on fresh produce, the program is effective at increasing the purchasing power of low-income residents so they can buy the fresh, local fruits and vegetables they need to stay healthy. 

 

The Market Match Site Assistant works under the direction of the SEE-LA Manager of Benefits & Incentives Programs and the Market Managers to provide on-site support for the implementation of the program and its continuing refinement and improvement.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bilingual English/Spanish desired;
  • Experience or knowledge of farmers’ markets, food security and nutrition issues preferred;
  • Familiarity with federal nutrition benefit programs including CalFresh/SNAP/EBT, Women Infants & Children (WIC), and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) a plus;
  • Familiarity with the neighborhoods and community of Hollywood;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills - comfortable working with diverse groups of people;
  • Retail or market experience highly desired;
  • Capable of working cooperatively with staff, volunteers, participants, etc.;
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
  •  Experience with data collection desired;
  • Ability to work outside, stand for up to 2 hours, and lift up to 25 lbs;
  • Proficient computer skills (MS Office).

 

DUTIES – FARMERS’ MARKETS, ON SITE (ONE or MORE OF THE SITES LISTED BELOW)

HOLLYWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET (SUNDAYS 7:30AM – 1:00PM)

  • Administer CalFresh/EBT and Market Match transactions for market customers;
  • Explain and educate customers about Market Match program and where/how to apply for CalFresh benefits;
  • Assist Market Manager(s) with communication about program operations and updates to customers;
  • Assist surveys of Spanish/English bilingual customer base per grant evaluation requirements;
  • Assist Market Manager(s) as needed with communication about program operations and updates to farmers/vendors;
  • Assist Market Manager(s) with program outreach and promotion as needed;
  • Assist Market Managers with Market end of day closeout procedures as needed.
Compensation this position is : hourly Application instructions
This job expired on February 10, 2019
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