Farmer's Market Associates Needed
by James Knight - A local farm called this morning and sent in this job description. Contact them directly if interested. Contact info included in the post below:
Looking for some extra spending money? Love farmers markets? Maybe this job opportunity is for you!
Ivy Fields Farm is looking for a team member to work a Saturday Asheville farmers market (from early April 2024 to the end of November 2024). Hours are approximately 7 AM to 2 PM. Here r the deets of the opportunity:
Requirements:
- Candidate must be RELIABLE and attend all dates committed to, because failure to attend committed farmers markets dates results in our farm’s removal from the market!
- Farmers Markets are rain or shine events, so candidate needs to be comfortable being outdoors in all types of weather.
- Candidate must have own transportation. The vehicle must be capable of hauling tent supplies and product coolers (products include ethically raised pork and chicken).
- Candidate will collect product and booth supplies on farm (the farm is located off Ivy Hill Rd in North Weaverville. Approximately 15 mins from MHU) on Saturday morning and transport to farmers market in Asheville. Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs is needed
- Candidate must be enthusiastic about our products and our farming approach, and represent our products in a professional, friendly and enthusiastic manner
- Candidate must commit to complying with all farmer market rules regarding safety, professionalism, logistics, communications etc. Theses rules will be provided to potential candidates for consideration prior to start.
- Candidate will be responsible for breakdown of booth and the transport of product and booth supplies back to farm after the farmers market, then drop them off at farm.
Compensation
- Fantastic exposure to sustainable farming practices, ethical animal husbandry practices and business of farming experience
- Flexible schedule. Theoretically this job could be shared so you and a partner could alternate every other Sat.
- $19/hr cash compensation
If this sounds like a perfect Saturday to you, please reach out to Blaise Miller at 678.984.4152 discuss further.