Summary
Purple Tree Cafe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bakery and coffee shop that provides meaningful, community-based employment opportunities and job readiness training to people with disabilities in Davis and Sacramento. We sell vegan baked goods and organic drinks at the Davis Farmers Market and other community events in Davis. We also operate a brick-and-mortar coffee shop at the UC Davis MIND Institute in Sacramento and offer limited catering services.
Every Purple Tree employee gains paid work experience as a baker, cashier, and server in a supportive, inclusive environment. We also offer job readiness workshops and one-on-one coaching to interested employees off-the-clock. Our goal is to provide employees with the workplace skills, confidence, and practical tools necessary to succeed in the competitive labor market following their employment at Purple Tree.
The Event Supervisor is a key member of our team supporting people with disabilities working at our stand at the Davis Farmers Market (301 C Street, Davis, CA 95616) for on Saturdays.
Compensation
$20.00/hour
Hours Required
Saturdays, 6:30am-3:00pm (8.5 hours)
Responsibilities
- Setup and cleanup all Farmers Market operations
- Train, mentor, and supervise people with disabilities working at the Farmers Market
- Maintain strict compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Complete evaluations for employees and volunteers every six months
- Maintain positive relationships with Farmers Market staff, vendors, and customers
Required Qualifications
- Sales or retail experience
- Customer service experience
- Reliable vehicle, valid Drivers License, and insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Food service experience
- Experience working with or supervising people with disabilities
- Experience working for a nonprofit organization
To learn more or apply for this position, please review the full job description on our website at www.PurpleTreeCafe.org/AboutUs
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- How many hours per week are you available to work consistently in Davis?
Work Location: In person
