Job Title: Market Staff

Reports To: Senior Markets Manager & on-site Market Manager

Status: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay Rate: $18/hour, 10-18 hours per week

Expected Start Date: Late March

About Boulder County Farmers Markets

Since 1987, Boulder County Farmers Markets’ mission is to strengthen our food

system by supporting, promoting, and expanding access to locally grown and made

products for all members of our community. We do this by operating growers-only

Seasonal Farmers Markets, Food Access Programs, and a year-round Food Hub.

Boulder County Farmers Markets staff, producers, partners, volunteers, and

community stakeholders are passionate about building community through local

food and supporting Colorado producers.

Boulder County Farmers Markets is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and

passionate workplace. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less

likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited

about this role but you don’t check every box noted below, we encourage you to

apply!

Position Description

Boulder County Farmers Markets (BCFM) is looking for part-time Market Staff.

Positions are open for Boulder on Saturdays (April 4th through November 21st)

and on Wednesdays (May 6th through October 7th). BCFM is seeking energetic

and collaborative individuals who are self-starters capable of working independently

and in teams, able to multitask and handle a wide variety of job responsibilities.

Candidates should have a passion for food and enjoy a physical work environment.

At a minimum, candidates should be able to work from 5:30am- 4pm on Saturdays

through November and/or 1pm-9pm Wednesdays through October 7th. Due to

the seasonal nature of the role, new Market Staff are allowed up to four (4) unpaid

days off throughout the entire season. Candidates have the opportunity to apply for a

Saturday-only or Wednesday-only position, or apply for both. Please let us know

which shifts you are available for in your application.

Responsibilities

Market Staff will assist in everything from setting up the market, to running our

information booth, to breaking down the market at the end of the day. This includes

communicating with vendors and customers, selling merchandise, managing our

Eco-Cycle program, enforcing market policies, welcoming customers and a variety of

other tasks required to operate a vibrant community event each week.

This position is not administrative and not required to attend staff meetings, manage

a BCFM email or participate in any non-market activities.

An Ideal Candidate

● Is passionate about local food and community.

● Is collaborative, patient, and communicative.

● Follows directions thoroughly and asks questions.

● Has excellent problem solving skills.

● Enjoys multitasking, physically demanding work and being outside.

● Has a sense of humor and is able to adapt when things don’t go according to

plan.

● Will develop positive relationships with customers, vendors, community, and

fellow team members and can communicate in a compassionate and direct

manner.

● Is punctual, dependable, and respectful of company time and resources.

● Preferred prior experience working in the hospitality industry, farmers market,

or farm setting.

● Is able to work long days in all weather conditions: we are an all weather

market!

● Has the ability to lift 50+ pounds and to stand and walk for hours at a time.

To Apply

Please send a letter of interest and resume to boulder@bcfm.org. Applications

will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Boulder County Farmers Markets seeks to expand and strengthen the local food

economy for everyone. We celebrate differences and are committed to creating an

inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and

do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in any hiring

decisions.

Employees are eligible for earned PTO and all applicable benefits including discounts

at BCFM’s online store & merchandise.