Farmers Market Part-time Coordinator

About CAPI USA

Communities Advancing Prosperity for Immigrants (CAPI) is a multi-lingual immigrant-led nonprofit serving 10000 immigrants and refugees from around the world each year. We help individuals and families build self-sufficient thriving lives and work toward a Minnesota where immediate needs are met and everyone can access opportunities to create prosperous communities. Guided by our values of hospitality diversity collaboration and advocacy CAPI is committed to dignity inclusion and lasting community impact.

Join our Team as a Farmers Market Part-Time Coordinator

CAPI is seeking a passionate and community-focused Farmers Market Part-Time Coordinator to support the successful operation of the Brooklyn Center Farmers Market. This role is responsible for coordinating weekly market activities building relationships with vendors and community members managing market transactions and ensuring a welcoming and efficient experience for all participants.

As a member of CAPIs Community Advocacy team you will serve as a key connection point between community members and resources helping elevate community voices while supporting access to food benefits and other services. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about serving immigrant and refugee communities and committed to creating positive community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Relations and Communication: Maintain active communication and outreach with market vendors. Educate vendors on SNAP/EBT token systems and market procedures. Welcome and assist vendors with arrival stall assignments setup and attendance tracking. Build strong relationships with vendors and gather feedback to improve the market experience. Provide a welcoming safe and supportive environment for vendors and community members.

Financial Tracking and SNAP Administration: Accurately manage daily financial transactions and financial tracking systems. Monitor market funds and ensure daily cash reconciliation. Process SNAP/EBT transactions distribute tokens and ensure compliance with program requirements. Verify vendor token submissions and coordinate vendor payments at the end of each market day. Collaborate with finance staff regarding cash management and reporting needs.

Operation and Coordination of Farmers Market: Coordinate all aspects of the weekly Brooklyn Center Farmers Market. Ensure compliance with City of Brooklyn Center policies permits and regulations. Set up and take down market equipment. Prepare market materials technology cash supplies and equipment prior to each event. Serve as the primary contact at the market booth providing information about CAPI services market offerings and available benefits. Enforce market policies and assist in resolving vendor or customer concerns. Support community engagement activities customer and vendor surveys and data collection. Assist with special events and community initiatives held at the market. Coordinate with staff volunteers and community partners to ensure smooth market operations.

Qualifications

We are looking for individuals with a High School Diploma or equivalent. Candidates with experience in financial tracking vendor relations event coordination farmers markets community organizing customer service or staff supervision are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience working with diverse communities particularly immigrant and refugee populations. Bilingual proficiency in Hmong is strongly preferred. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills professional judgment and the ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.

Applicants must be comfortable using Microsoft Office and other technology platforms have access to reliable transportation and be comfortable driving a cargo van or larger vehicle. Experience operating large vehicles is preferred.

Schedule

• Reoccurring Tuesdays (Sept. 29th is final Tuesday) : 3 hrs FM Pre-prep
• Reoccurring Thursdays (Oct.1st is final Thursday) : 7.5 hrs FM Day
• Last shift is Oct. 5th: 4 hrs

Join a Mission-Driven Team Apply Today!

If you are passionate about creating community connections increasing access to nutritious food and supporting immigrants and refugees in building thriving lives we invite you to apply for the Farmers Market Part-Time Coordinator position.

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