Assistant Farmers Market Manager - Clement St

The Agricultural Institute of Marin is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Rafael, California. AIM's mission is to educate, inspire, and connect communities, responsible farmers and producers as part of a healthy, Earth-friendly, equitable, local and regional food system. We envision a responsible food and farming system that is environmentally beneficial, economically viable, and socially just. AIM serves 400+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from 40 California counties who participate in AIM's Certified Farmers Markets in the cities of Hayward, Newark, Oakland, Point Reyes, San Rafael, and San Francisco. The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a dedicated part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our Clement Street Market that occurs every Sunday year-round. The Assistant Farmers Market Manager assures the smooth operation of the farmers market by assisting the Market Manager in setup and breakdown of the market and by providing excellent customer service in the Information Booth. This is an entry-level position with potential for a career pathway in farmers markets operations, agricultural education, or local food systems strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS • Must be 21 years of age • Must have valid CA driver's license and clean driving record • Physical capacity to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs, load/unload equipment to/from truck • Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills, detail-oriented • Ability to maintain calm, handle details and multi-task in a busy environment • Self-starter with outgoing, sunny personality with a sense of humor • Energetic, active person who is also a team player who takes direction well • Excellent punctuality and attendance • General understanding and/or sincere interest in food and farming • Ability to work 6:30am - 3:00pm every Sunday HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bilingual Spanish or Chinese Speaking PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS • This position requires regularly lifting 50+ lbs, when setting up and breaking down the market • Sitting, walking, standing, twisting and bending for extended periods of time • Ability to maintain clean and sanitary conditions, in a busy environment