April 3, 2008
Farmers Market Vendor
"As a farmers market representative, your job is to display Full Circle Farm produce in the best possible way while creating relationships with your customers. An important part of the job is becoming familiar with the items that you sell, and then passing that knowledge on to your customer. Your typical day will begin at the farm in Carnation where you will load one of the farm's delivery vans with the produce and all the supplies you need. You will drive to the market, setup the stand, display the produce according to the farms standards and vend the produce during the market. When the market is over for the day, break down the stand and return the truck, supplies and the leftover produce items to the farm. RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to lift 50lbs. Able to move on your feet for extended periods of time. Desire to interact with the public and educate them on the products available from the farm and the virtues of organic produce. Able to set up and display produce according to the farms standards. Love of fresh, organic produce is a plus!...Compensation: $10/hour plus incentives."
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(Photo by Nicholas Bumgardner. Used with permission.)
Posted by Jade Walker at April 3, 2008 9:45 AM