About Community Farmers Markets (CFM):

Community Farmers Markets is an Atlanta based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop a local food infrastructure for long term sustainability and meaningful community impact. Our purpose is to preserve, root, and grow a diverse local food culture by maintaining an authentic space for all people to share community, fair food, and healthy lifestyles while providing a sustainable living for producers who steward the earth. 

Through our unique, three-tiered approach to food access through the distribution of local food at markets, education about local food through outreach programming, and financial incentives to purchase local food through double SNAP, and through building strong partnerships with mission-critical partners in our communities and the city at large, CFM’s markets and programs have had an extensive impact on the local food system in Atlanta.

CFM currently operates the Decatur, East Atlanta Village, Grant Park, Ponce City, and co‐operates the Fresh MARTA Farmers Markets as well as educational outreach programs for community partners and vendors, and hosts a variety of fundraising and community‐driven events.

Role Overview:                                                        

Community Farmers Markets is seeking part-time Market Associates to support the Fresh MARTA Market as it enters into its next phase of growth. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Primary Responsibilities:

• • Set-up and take-down market
  • Process cash, credit, debit and EBT transactions at market
  • Maintain quality control over the market space
  • Perform assigned administrative tasks related to recordkeeping and accounting
  • Liaise with market customers and vendors to build strong community relationships 
  • Ensure effective coordination during markets 
  • Implement safety and sanitation measures consistent with market policy

• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Candidates should be friendly, outgoing, organized and passionate about local food and the mission of CFM. 
• Ability to work under pressure and in unconventional scenarios. 
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly. 
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and work in extreme weather. 
• Believe that all people deserve access to “good food”

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a part-time position with approximately 20-25 hours per week. Compensation starts at $15/hour. Market Associates receive a weekly food share in addition to their hourly wages. 

Additional Considerations:

Given rapidly evolving situations connected to Covid-19, it is possible that the specific responsibilities of this position will be required to evolve to respond to changing market conditions. Any and all applicants are encouraged to keep this in mind in connection to their desire to work with the FMM this season.