Farmer's Market Manager Sub

JBG Organic is hiring a Farmers Market Manager Sub in Austin, TX. This part-time role involves managing market stands, supervising staff, and ensuring market operations run smoothly. Responsibilities include unloading/loading products, driving market trucks, and engaging with the community. Candidates should have strong customer service skills, a valid Texas driver's license, and be available on weekends. Compensation is $12/hour plus a share of veggies and tips.
Position Title: Farmers Market Manager Sub and Meet-at-Market Staff Location:9515 Hergotz Lane, Austin TX (manager sub) or Austin-area Farmers' Market (meet-at-market position) Reports To: On duty barn contact, usually Markets Packing Manager or Market Manager Position Summary Manager Sub - JBG Organic is seeking a farmers’ market team leader to work at one of our farmer’s market stands in Austin and surrounding areas. To begin, this position will be a manager sub, filling in at various markets a few Saturdays per month. This position can become a regular weekly position. Sunday shifts are also occasionally available. Responsibilities (for both positions)
• Help unload and load market trucks including product, tents, weights, and tables at the beginning and end of each market
• Report to Hergotz or Market location in a punctual manner
• Drive market trucks in a safe and appropriate manner to market destinations, completing all tasks and procedures required to ensure proper use and maintenance
• Act as a JBG ambassador, welcoming community members to learn about the farm, our produce, and upcoming farm events
• Manage and supervise staff to maintain best market booth possible
• Eagerness and Willingness to learn about JBG’s farming practices and product and relay to market staff and customers
• Enforce and implement all rules and regulations for market functions and market staff as defined by market organizer and JBG
• Enforce and implement all rules and money-handling procedures as outlined by JBG
• Stay in tune with market happenings and ensure completion of market maintenance tasks such as market applications, booth fees, etc.
• Must follow and ensure staff follow COVID safety procedures

Qualifications Required
• Strong sense of visual composition for market displays
• Strong sense of customer service
• Interest in local agriculture is a plus
• Quick mental math skills
• An outgoing and friendly attitude! Ability to create a positive team dynamic is key, utilizing both interpersonal skills and maintaining excellent organization.
• Excellent judgment in prioritizing responsibilities and ability to multitask
• Self directed worker, effective in both independent and collaborative settings
• Flexible availability, with particular availability to work Saturdays and/or Sundays
• Ability to drive cargo van or box truck
• Valid Texas drivers license, clean driving record (required for manager position)

Preferred
• Previous experience in a related field
• Interest in local agriculture, cooking, and produce
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking

Schedule: part-time weekend sub; manager shifts start early (usually 5 or 6am Saturday morning) Compensation & Benefits: $12/hour market manager. Paid bi-weekly. Plus a share of veggies per week and any tips/trades. Directions for Applying: Please send an email to fawn@jbgorganic.com with the following format.
• Subject Line should read “JBG Market Manager Sub” or “JBG meet at market worker”
• Email body should contain a letter of interest and brief explanation of relevant experience - help us notice you! Ensure that it contains your contact information and availability.
• You may also attach a resume.

Thank you for your interest in JBG Organic! You will be contacted for further information if we find that you might be a good fit for this position. We will then set up a trial shift/working interview. The responsibilities & duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all work requirements to be completed at JBG Organic. Farms require flexibility! We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance. JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.