Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Class 4 Assistant Seasonal Farmers Market Ambassador for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The New Brunswick Community Farmers Markets ( NBCFM ) hosts weekly farmers markets where community members gain access and resources to fresh and local produce thus alleviating food insecurity and strengthening the local food system. NBCFM Market Ambassadors assist with a variety of ongoing programs for the farmers markets. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Works in both indoor and outdoor settings to set up and break down the farmers market. Assists customers with transactions navigating the market and connecting to additional health and/or food related resources. Provides excellent customer service and translation support in English Spanish Mandarin Chinese Russian Korean and/or any additional languages from the community. Assists with bookkeeping and/or records management for Farmers Market operations. Creates promotional materials via print social media and more to encourage participation at the markets. Serves as liaisons between the NBCFM and local organizations and networks including houses of worship cultural centers food pantries and schools. Improves operations and customer satisfaction by assisting with the collection of data from consumer surveys transmitting findings from the research team and engaging in outreach by delivering promotional presentations. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned dependent on the need of the program.
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences located on the George H. Cook Campus is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research teaching and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors including plant and animal sciences microbiology biotechnology agriculture and food systems landscape architecture food and nutritional sciences ecology and evolution marine science and oceanography environmental sciences and meteorology human ecology entomology and environmental economics. In addition to instruction in the classroom field and laboratory our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories farms business incubators and marine stations throughout the state.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluent in spoken and written English and at least one other language (Spanish Mandarin Chinese Russian and Korean). Strong candidates will have relevant prior experience with at least one of the following: community nutrition farmers markets and/or food pantries; food safety preparation and service; customer service; marketing and/or website development; or community surveys/research.