Interested in making a difference in your community? Have a passion for local food? Farm Habit seeks managers for our weekly, year-round markets. Help connect local farms, food & craft artisans to the local community.
ABOUT FARM HABIT:
Farm Habit is a team that operates Certified Farmers’ Markets throughout LA & Orange County. We operate with a ‘farmer first’ philosophy that supports local farms and promotes a healthy lifestyle. The farmers’ market platform presents incredible opportunities to make immediate and lasting impacts on the health of our local communities. Our team values integrity and a passion to make a difference through food.
We operate 10+ weekly, year-round markets in Los Angeles and Orange County. A full list can be found on our website farmhabit.com
ABOUT OUR JOB OPENINGS:
We have a candidate-based hiring philosophy. As a small team, we tailor our job descriptions to accommodate our team members’ skill sets. Our hiring process will be a conversation and if you’re the right fit, we may have additional opportunities for you!
We are currently seeking to hire the following role:
- Market Manager, Social District (Must be available Saturdays from 6am- 3:30pm) Ideally, the candidate can also be a fill in on other days as needed.
MARKET MANAGER POSITION DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Market Managers are valuable members of the Farm Habit team. As the public face of our markets, market managers connect our communities to our farmers. Managers are responsible for executing all on-site aspects of the market every week, from set up to break down. Managers also oversee market operations and logistics including vendor and community relations, health, agricultural, and public safety regulations, troubleshooting issues, social media posting and more.
Market Managers report to the Director of Operations and are responsible for weekly administrative functions including market prep, record keeping, data reporting, and fee & payment management. Managers are expected to maintain an open line of communication with the Director of Ops and participate in meetings, conference calls, and other assignments as needed.
Ideally Market Managers will be available to sub for one another in the various Markets from time to time to support vacations, emergencies, etc.
POSITION DETAILS
● Hours: Approximately 8 - 11 hours per market per week to start; 7-8+ hours on-site at market; 1-3 hours off-site for market prep, wrap administrative work, weekly calls and other assignments. Possibility for additional hours as sub in other markets.
● Compensation: D.O.E. We do not provide healthcare benefits at this time but do have great local food perks!
● Work locations: At the market, from home, and other locations around the local community as necessary.
● Commitment: We are a growing company and rely on our market managers to take pride in executing the market each week. Our markets are year-round, rain or shine. Markets will only be closed in unsafe conditions or sometimes when a holiday falls on a market day. This position is typically best suited for candidates who are local to the area of the market. Managers are expected to be available each week during market hours and for prep/wrap work; additional hours are flexible.
● Will train upon hire.
Qualifications
● Self-motivated, quick learner with initiative and drive
● Multi-tasker with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
● Enthusiastic to show up, make an impact and have fun
● Outstanding customer service representative
● Effective, contributing team player able to take direction and work independently
● Proven management skills, able to manage a team while keeping an upbeat atmosphere
● Successful community builder with a proven ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, customers, vendors and crew
● Excited to highlight the market through social media, particularly instagram
● Experience and comfortability with rules and regulation enforcement
● Ability to comfortably and safely lift up to 50lbs as needed for market setup/breakdown
● Reliable access to a smartphone, internet connection, and printer
● Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
● Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desired
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in working for a Farmers’ Market?
- Do you have reliable transportation to and from the Miracle Mile area?
Work Location: In person
