Sales Team Member for Farmers Markets in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC from June or July through late October or November. Our greatest staffing needs are in August and September, (this is not a “summer” job), and we prioritize hiring applicants who are able to attend markets in these two months.
1. Meet market Team Leader at assigned time at farm/packinghouse (approximately 3 1/2 to 4 hours prior to market opening time). Most of the produce and supplies are loaded on the market trucks the day before market, but a few perishable items need to be loaded the morning of market.
2. Ride in the box truck (or drive truck one way if interested) to market site in Washington, DC / Northern VA
3. Help set up stand with tents, crates of fruit/vegetables, boxes, tables, display stands, signs
4. During the hours market is open: a) Assist customers and answer questions b) Weigh fruits & vegetables with digital scales c) Collect payment from customers, d) Cut samples of fruit, and e) Restock display crates and stands
5. Tear down market stand/display, take down tents, load unsold produce and display materials into truck. (takes approximately 1 hour to tear down the market stand)
6. Ride in box truck back to the farm/packinghouse (approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours drive)
7. Unload any unsold produce, empty crates, market supplies, etc., and put these items away in their designated location. Help replace any needed supplies
8. Work hours for a 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM weekend market are generally 4:45 AM to 4:00-4:30 PM (a 10 ½ to 11 ½ hour day)
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