Outdoor Market Assistant

at  Fireweed Community Market Society

THE FIREWEED COMMUNITY MARKET IS LOOKING FOR OUR NEXT OUTDOOR MARKET ASSISTANT!

We are looking for someone energetic, independent, and hard-working to join our Market Team this summer!
Position Title: Market Assistant
Hours of Work: 8 hours/week
Supervisor’s Title: Market Manager
Salary: $18-21/hr depending on experience
Type of Work: Seasonal (May 9th – September 19th 2024)

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Market Assistant is a seasonal position supporting the Market Manager and Market and Media Assistant in the day-of operations and execution of the Thursday outdoor market. These three positions compose the Market Team who worked together to successfully deliver the weekly markets. This position runs from May 9th, 2024 to September 19th, 2024, and includes 8 hours of work on location from 12pm to 8pm every Thursday. The Market day work includes a physically demanding market set-up (12pm to 3 pm), market delivery (3 – 7 pm), and market take-down (7 – 8 pm).

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong communicator who thrives in a busy outdoor market environment.
• Good working long hours under different conditions (rain, wind).
• Works with little supervision once instructed and good at taking direction.
• Work well as part of a team to support the friendly nature of the markets.
• Strong organizational skills and customer service.
• Knowledge in using an iPad and Square POS system (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of digital software and applications including;
• Facebook and Instagram
• Lift and move heavy loads of up to 25 kg.

• Work with the Market Manager and second Market Assistant to deliver the 2024 Outdoor Market.
• On the Market Day - the Market Assistants will help unload the trailer and set up the market with tents, tables, chairs, and signs; attend the FCMS booth; help to collect fees and process transactions on a Square point of sale (POS) system for vendor and customer payment transactions;
• Take down and load the trailer after the market closes. This work will take place outdoors for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
• Assist with trailer hookup and unloading and loading of market equipment for each market set-up and take-down. This will involve heavy lifting (tents, tables, sandbags), long periods of standing and walking.
• Attend the FCMS booth and deliver good customer service and process sales transactions.
• Accurately enter and monitor the sales made on behalf of the FCMS and vendors.
• Represent the FCMS to the public in a professional manner, understanding the FCMS mandate and Outdoor Market Rules and Guidelines.
• Work with the Market Manager to ensure that special events and workshops are delivered on schedule.
• Possibly assist in collecting videos, voice recordings, and photos for the market’s social media platforms.