We’re Hiring: Fresh Access On-Site Coordinator

Fresh Access Logo, designed by Stretch Carter.

Just Harvest is seeking a Fresh Access on-site coordinator for the current farmers market season, running May to November. This is a part-time, seasonal position that reports to the Fresh Access coordinator.

The on-site coordinator assists with Fresh Access program operations to accept electronic transactions transactions at Farmers Markets, May through November, including direct contact with customers, relationships with market officials and farmers/vendors, community outreach about the project, and back-office record keeping and data collection. Locations and times vary by market, including afternoons/evenings and weekend mornings. Candidates will be asked to identify their schedule availability to best match their preference for hours with Just Harvest’s needs.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate and reflect the mission and values of Just Harvest
• Manage daily set up, operation, and breakdown of on-site equipment and electronic purchase system at participating Farmers Markets; ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Communicate with farmers/vendors about policies and procedures for electronic market transactions and serve as Just Harvest liaison to farmer market managers as needed
• Facilitate customer transactions through a tablet based Point of Sale system and provide excellent customer service in a retail environment
• Count and sort market tokens
• Follow “cash”(token)-handling procedures and record transaction data
• Enter market and transaction details into database, requiring a high attention to detail
• Complete and maintain market paperwork, filing as directed
• Participate in occasional Fresh Access team meetings
• Complete other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required for the Position

• Ability to:
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work as part of a team
  • Listen to others
  • Work with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Multi-task
  • Work efficiently with limited resources
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Computer literacy, including competency with Google and Microsoft Office functions and basic tablet operation.
• Ability to use point of sale and record keeping apps.

 Working Conditions

• Flexible work schedule including regular weekday and weekend shifts available.
• Transportation of market equipment to/from site. Vehicle preferred.
• Small office setting with limited resources.
• Regular work outdoors.
• Job at times is fast-paced and at other time sedentary.
• Computer or tablet usage that requires repetitive motions.
• Travel expected to market sites or other locations as assigned.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications 

Just Harvest strongly values diverse relevant life experiences that may substitute for any or all of these specific qualifications. We succeed in our mission better when our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates who may lack formal credentials and invite you to tell us about your unique qualifications. If you are passionate about our mission and think that you have the skills to contribute to our success, we want to hear from you!

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum one (1) year relevant experience in customer service, farmers markets, food systems, or related field
• Familiarity with issues relevant to the Just Harvest mission.

Compensation: $17.50 per hour. A temporary employee is not entitled to JH benefits except those required by law.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Amanda Sloane at [email protected].