Company description
Summary:
The Urban Canopy is a young and diverse organization working on cutting edge issues at the intersection of urban agriculture and sustainable food. We are seeking a skilled Farmers Market Booth Manager to help support our vision: to create a sustainable and equitable food system by way of environmental stewardship, local job creation, healthy-living initiatives, and community building.
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate Market Logistics
Loading/unloading vehicles with market supplies at warehouse and market location
Setting up/breaking down market booth displays
Driving Urban Canopy box truck and passenger vehicles between warehouse and market locations
Manage Market Booth Operations
Facilitate customer interactions and distribute community outreach materials
Track and prepare market data and financials
Operate POS system and manage cash box transactions
Qualifications:
Must have a valid driver’s license
Be able to lift 50 lbs
Punctual, effective and clear communicator
Positive work ethic, able to work in a team and independently
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle moderate amounts of uncertainty
Broader interest in sustainability and food
Comfortable working in a high speed environment and able to multitask multiple assignments with a high degree of detail
Must be available to work on weekends
Computer skills: Google Docs Suite and MS Office
Scheduling Information:
This Summer position constitutes 8-24 hours of work per week. Booth Managers spend a majority of their time at outdoor market locations. Market days/times can vary with both early morning shifts 6am -3pm and evening shifts 12pm - 8pm.
Additional Information:
Wage ranges from $17.50 to $19.00 per hour.
Paid Time Off (PTO) earned at a rate of 1 hour per 17.5 hours of paid work.
401k plan options and 3% match after 1 year of employment.
Maternity/Parental leave after one year.
UC employees have access to free and wholesale food: includes surplus produce from our markets and CSA, and occasional product from our partners.
Complementary Compost Club membership: home pick-up option available only if employee lives within our service area.
Eligible for healthcare option with a $200 stipend.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr
Application instructions
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Deadline
June 15, 2026