Company description

The Burlington Farmers Market is a marketplace for Vermont farmers, crafters, and food artisans. We provide a space for consumers to connect with producers while strengthening our local food system, stimulating the local economy, preserving farmland, and supporting healthy communities.

Job description

The Burlington Summer Farmers Market is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Market Staff Members to help create a welcoming and well-organized market experience for vendors, customers, and volunteers. This seasonal position runs from May 10th to October 25th, 2025, with markets held every Saturday.

Position Overview

Market Staff Members play a key role in setup, operations, customer service, and breakdown of the weekly market. This role requires dependability, flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks. Staff members report to the Market Manager and assist with vendor support, customer inquiries, merchandise sales, and financial transactions.

Hours: Approximately 8 hours per week (Saturdays, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities

Market Operations & Logistics

• Assist with setup and breakdown of the market, including lifting and assembling equipment.
• Ensure signage is properly placed before opening and removed after closing.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized market environment.

Customer & Vendor Support

• Provide friendly, professional customer service throughout the market.
• Address questions and feedback from vendors, customers, and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with the Market Manager and other staff to ensure smooth market operations.

Sales & Financial Transactions

• Sell and manage inventory of market merchandise.
• Handle market transactions, including administering SNAP tokens, and Crop Cash.
• Operate EBT and Square payment systems.
• Track and report hours and sales to the Market Manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be available most Saturdays from May 10 – October 25, 2025 (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM).
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving equipment.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact with diverse groups of people.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline