We Are Hiring!

We are looking for an energetic person who loves working outside, a fan of locally sourced food, wants to be a part of local sustainable agriculture, and can help our Ballard Farmers Market come to life!

Role: Market Organizing Team Member

Job Schedule: Sundays

7AM-4PM* at the Ballard Farmers Market *Note: times are approx. and can be more or less depending on the market needs that day

Job Duties:

  • Coordinate & facilitate daily set-up, market operations, and breakdown of the Ballard Farmers Market.

  • Maintain a safe market environment. Assist Market Management in duties associated with running the market.

  • Greet and engage with visitors and vendors, as an 'ambassador' for the market, with a professional and courteous manner throughout the day.

  • Assist vendors and ensure compliance.

  • Operate the Information Booth (interact with customers and vendors and process food access transactions).

  • Ensure sites are market-ready/clean at the opening & close of the market days.

  • Coordinate parking for farmers/vendors, parking issues, street closures, tow-trucks.

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills. Take personal ownership of market and foster community pride.

  • Able and willing to change out trash cans

  • Positive attitude

Qualifications:

  • 18 years old or older

  • Can operate a box truck and has a valid Driver’s License (will provide training)

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Can lift 50 lbs.

  • Ability to stay calm and prioritize actions when presented with multiple activities requiring attention

  • Clean & presentable appearance, including clothing adequate to weather needs and safety at work

  • Reliable and consistent attendance

  • Enthusiasm for Farmers Markets, small farms and locally grown produce

Pay: $22/hr

To Apply: please send an email along with your resume to info@sfmamarkets.com

SFMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports and fosters leadership from underrepresented communities. We strongly encourage folks from immigrant communities and communities of color, as well as those who identify as people with a disability, women, LGBTQIA+ to apply.