Company description

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.

CFM has a unique, four-tiered approach to food access through (1) the distribution of food through multiple market models; (2) educational outreach programming; (3) financial incentives through double SNAP and other incentive programs; and (4) vendor education and support. Through building strong partnerships with mission‐critical partners in our communities and the city at large, CFM’s markets and outreach models have had an extensive impact on the local food system in Atlanta.

Job description

Role Overview:

The Assistant Manager’s responsibilities include market operations and outreach, as needed. CFM is currently seeking an Assistant Manager to support one of our outdoor farmers markets. At market hours are approximately 6-7 hours, with additional community outreach opportunities available. While community outreach is not required, applicants who are interested in it will be given preference.

The Assistant Manager serves as the welcoming face of the market and will be a spokesperson within their market community. Assistant Managers work closely with their Market Manager, CFM staff and volunteers, engage closely with vendors at and outside of market, and liaise with community partners. The Assistant Manager will manage the information booth during market hours and will work directly with the market manager to ensure quality control of the market. Occasionally, Assistant Managers have opportunities to sub for other markets’ Assistant Managers.

Market Needing Assistance:

Decatur Farmers Market- Wednesdays from March 25th - November 18th, 4pm - 7pm
Hours 2:00pm-8:00pm
Additional opportunities:
Free Produce Markets - three days out of the month. Tuesday - Thursday from 12-4pm.
Community outreach

*Working interview and training will take place at either Decatur, Oakhurst, or Grant Park Farmers Market depending on availability*

Primary Responsibilities:

Set-up and Take-Down Market (CFM booths and assist vendors)
Manage Information Booth Operations
Work with Market Manager to maintain quality control over the market space
Process Transactions and Sell Merchandise
Liaise with Market Shoppers and Vendors to build strong community relationships
Support Programs Booths Participants and Activities (Kid’s Booth, Chef Booth, and Community Booth)
Collaborate with the Market Manager and Director of Programs on Community Outreach and Presence activities, as time allows

Qualifications:

Candidates should be friendly, outgoing, organized and passionate about local food and the mission of CFM.
Candidates must be available to work every market during market season, or needs to confirm shift coverage with Director of Operations
Ability to work under pressure and in unconventional scenarios.
Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly.
Ability to work in extreme weather.
Competency with email, Facebook, Instagram and other social media outlets strongly preferred.
Belief that all people deserve access to nutrient-rich food, regardless of socio-economic situation.
Experience in one of the following fields preferred but not required: non-profits, the service or retail industry, community-organizing, nutrition, public health, and/or the local food movement.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a part-time position, with hours varying according to market and outreach schedules (approximately 8- 10 hours per week per market). Compensation starts at $17 per/hour. No benefits are included. If Candidate excels in this position, there are opportunities for growth within the organization.

Community Farmers Markets is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

For more information about Community Farmers Markets, please see our website at www.cfmatl.org

Compensation

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

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline