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CITY OF IOWA CITY Hourly Farmers Market Program - Various Positions in IOWA CITY, Iowa
Hourly Farmers Market Program Job Openings
The City of Iowa City Recreation division is accepting applications for three positions within the Farmers Market Program. Hourly Farmers Market Program staff assignments may include the following:
Farmers Market Attendant 16.00 per hour
Definition of Work: Be a part of the annual Iowa City Farmers Market! Founded in 1972, the open-air Iowa City Farmers Market operates for six months of the year and engages between 100-175 vendors each week. The Market supports and promotes local farms and small businesses. Market customers enjoy fresh produce, artisanal baked goods and confectionaries, handmade arts and crafts, farm fresh eggs and meats, fresh cut flowers and more. The market also features live music, hot food vendors and food trucks, and a positive community atmosphere. Greet market attendees and work to promote a positive and welcoming environment for community members.
Job duties: Assists with Farmers Market customer transactions and questions. Assists with vendor relations and transactions. Assists with recreational and arts activities for kids and families. Sets up and facilitates market special events, such as Kids Day, Halloween at the Market and others. Sets up signs, banners, barricades, lawn games, etc. prior to the start of each market. Takes down these same items at the end of the market. Removes trash from barrels periodically throughout the market and takes the trash to the dumpsters in the Recreation Center parking lot for the Saturday market. Handles questions and enforces rules and regulations of market. Monitors compost bins to ensure no contamination. Learns what is compostable and help customers compost properly. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to assist with and organize Farmers Market activities required. Previous experience operating Farmers' Market or similar activities preferred. Must be firm and pleasant with vendors and public. Must pass criminal background check.
Hours: During Market Season: Saturdays, 5:45am - 1:30pm at the Chauncey Swan Ramp Post-Season Season: Depending on staff availability, this position may also assist with the November and December Holiday Markets (two total). 07/ 03/ 2023
To apply, please use the link to the City s Self Services website at www.icgov. org/ jobs and complete the City of Iowa City online employment application. To comply with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired will be required to provide verification of identity and employment eligibility per provisions of the Act.
The City of Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Iowa City is a supporter of the National Career Readiness Certificate.