Operations Assistant

Vancouver Farmers Market Operations Assistant

About Us

Operating since 1990 Vancouver Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local small businesses creating community gathering places and promoting economic development in Vancouver Washington. VFM is a hallmark of Vancouver and is well known and respected in the community supporting over 270 small businesses and welcoming over 500000 shoppers a year. Our Downtown flagship market operates yearround on Saturdays and on both Saturdays and Sundays April through October. We have additional markets in the summer and special events at other locations. VFM also has a wide range of programs focused on building healthy communities through food access youth education and small business development. We value working hard serving our community and having fun together!

About the Position

The Vancouver Farmers Market is seeking an enthusiastic and organized Operations Assistant to join our team. This role takes place at the Downtown Vancouver Farmers Market on Saturdays and Sundays. The Operations Assistant will be responsible for the setup teardown and smooth operation of the Vancouver Farmers Market during the market season. The Operations Assistant will also provide excellent customer service maintain market cleanliness and support shoppers and vendors throughout the day. This is a physically demanding publicfacing outdoor role that requires the ability to lift equipment (such as tents tent weights barricades etc. stand for long periods of time and work in varying weather conditions. The ideal candidate is charismatic resourceful and has a strong commitment to the mission of VFM!

Status: Parttime Hourly Seasonal NonExempt 19 hours per week

Compensation: $18 per hour

Schedule:April October

• Saturdays 6:00am 4:00pm
• Sundays 8:00am5:00pm

Benefits:

• Sick time accrued per WA State paid sick leave policy
• Annual $50 clothing reimbursement

Reports To: Market Managers

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support onsite market operations by setting up and tearing down equipment ensuring vendors and community partners are in their designated locations verifying that appropriate street closures and signage are in place cleanliness is maintained throughout the market and that the market opens and closes on time.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of and enforce VFM rules and regulations to maintain smooth and safe operations creating a positive experience for vendors and shoppers.
• Ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are maintained and left in good working order. Help with equipment repairs as needed.
• Assist with information booth operations during the market day including operating the POS system for merch sales and SNAP/EBT and providing excellent customer service to market shoppers and vendors answering questions and educating the community about the market and market programs.
• Use problemsolving deescalation and customer service skills to resolve disputes and maintain a welcoming market atmosphere.
• Track and record onsite market data by documenting shopper crowd counts market tokens and vendor payments.
• Assist with special events and complete other tasks as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Work takes place outdoors yearround and in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical work including long periods of standing walking and repeatedly lifting
• Must work in sensoryrich environments with large crowds food messes/spills varying temperatures and loud noises.
• Must be able to work weekends and be flexible to adjust schedule for work related events outside of normal hours on occasion.

Additional Desired Skills & Experience

• Preference will be given to candidates living in Clark County Washington.
• Preference will be given to bilingual candidates

Position open until filled. For application questions please email .

The Vancouver Farmers Market is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals in accordance with the law without regard to their race color creed religion age gender sexual orientation marital status military status political opinion sex national origin familial status mental and physical disability gender identity disability or any other status protected by federal state or local law in all personnel actions including recruitment evaluation selection promotion compensation training and termination. Studies have shown that women trans nonbinary and Black Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. VFM is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described or if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties.