Company description

The Hollywood Farmers Market is a year-round market in all types of weather. At every market we host over 50 local farm and food businesses, see an average of 3,600 shoppers, listen to live music performances, and welcome other community organizations to share resources. HFM was voted the best market in Oregon in 2024 and we’re aiming to achieve this title again in 2025!

Job description

The Operations Assistant Manager (OAM) is central to the planning and execution of every market day. The OAM will lead the market’s volunteer program and provide support to market operations and programs. You will assist the Operations Manager (OM) to make the market day run smoothly and to ensure a welcoming climate at each market. A successful OAM is compassionate and kind, adaptable, decisive, and community oriented.

Winter season market day hours are roughly 7 AM to 2 PM; the summer market day hours are roughly 6 AM to 2 PM. Hours outside of the market days are flexible.

The Operations Assistant Manager reports directly to the Operations Manager and works on occasional projects with the Executive Director.

Compensation: $24/hr, 15-20 hours per week year round
PTO & Sick Time: Two paid Saturday’s off (7.5 hours each) and 10 additional hours per year
Additional unpaid sick leave up to an additional 32 hours/year (after 90 days of employment)
Reports to: Operations Manager

Required Qualifications:
● Maintain a professional demeanor and adaptability.
● Basic competencies with MS Office Suite and Google Drive.
● Able to maintain an organized and accessible space.
● Can work independently and as part of a team.
● Effective written and verbal communication skills.
● Able to lift 50 lbs. and be on your feet all day.
● Comfortable being outside for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
● Punctual and reliable.
● Passion and dedication to local food systems.

Physical Environment

The set-up and breakdown of the market involves lifting, moving, and assembling large tents as well as possibly assisting vendors or market guests with heavy lifting. The OAM must be able to squat, reach, and spend long hours standing.

Tasks

Volunteers
● Recruitment as needed to meet the operational needs of the market
● Scheduling and training
● Market day tasks and assignments for volunteers
● Appreciation party at the end of each season

Site Operations Support, alongside OM:
● Develop market site strategy
● Set-up equipment specific to guests’ needs (sound equipment for musicians, tables/chairs
for community booths, etc.)
● Assist with site set-up and tear-down
● Maintain, organize and neatly store equipment
● Attend to any shopper, vendor, or staff issues or tasks to ensure smooth operations of market day
● Prepare the weekly vendor map and vendor pouches
● Coordinate with market staff to greet musicians and community booth organizations in the morning and check in with them at the end of the day

Information Booth
● Assist with morning set up of information booth
● Coordinate breaks with the information booth staff/market crew
● Assist shoppers with the purchase of tokens and answer questions as needed

Double Up Food Bucks
● Have a basic understanding of the market’s food accessibility and token programs
● Be able to set up and operate the token program equipment
● Count and reconcile tokens during the winter season (December-March)

Further responsibilities to be discussed and agreed upon with the Operations Manager and Executive Director.

The above statements describe the general nature of the work being performed by the person assigned to do this job. This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The Executive Director may alter the job description as organizational needs change. Hollywood Farmers Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please visit our employment page to view the full job description and access the application google form: https://www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org/employment

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

March 21, 2025