FARM-MFM-PAYROLL ONLY - Mobile Farm Market Coordinator

Job Classification

  

Position summary

The Mobile Market Coordinator will manage, promote, and execute the Mobile Market program.  It is a temporary seasonal position.  The coordinator will engage with organizational partners and community members daily and will serve as the representative of Andrews Student Gardens whenever making market stops and local deliveries.  He/she is responsible for tracking all market sales and related data and will assist with Community Supported Agriculture program distribution.  He/she will work closely with the Mobile Market Assistants throughout the market season. He/she will harvest, sort, and prepare fruits and vegetables for daily operation.  
January 31-May 02: 15-20 hours weekly. May 04-October 20: average of 45 hours weekly.
Please send your letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for two references to info@augardens.com or mail to: AUgardens, 8385 Farm Oval, Berrien Springs, 49104
 

Qualifications summary

• Strong communication skills and experience working with a diverse population.


• Technology proficiency experience in computer software (excel, word, google docs, etc.), and ipad.


• Be able to work in a team environment as well as working independently.


• Ability to lift 50lbs.


• Valid driver’s license and experience driving a box truck, large van, or truck.  A clean driving record is required.


• Chauffer License will be required.

Duties and responsibilities

• Accurately tracking all financial data and related data for the program which includes: weekly purchases, weekly sales, EBT/SNAP purchases, and other expenses as needed.  


• Work with staff and community members to schedule stops/home deliveries and to promote markets.


• Harvest, sort, and prepare produce for deliveries and for the Mobile Market program.


• Coordinate Mobile Market Assistants/Interns in training individuals for product development, marketing, accounting, sales, and customer service.


• Transporting produce to market sites which includes: booth set-up and break-down, produce quality control, wholesale deliveries en route, CSA deliveries, and leftover produce drop-offs at food banks.  


• Coordinating with community volunteers at each market site to conduct sales, develop public awareness, and promote nutrition, health, recipes, etc. 


• Participate with Andrews Student gardens staff in occasional meetings to ensure the success of the project.   

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

• Experience in organic vegetable production and customer relations.


• Business and marketing experience.


• Able to provide nutritional, tips and cooking knowledge of locally grown fruits and vegetables to customers.

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

N/A

Physical demands

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Work environment

• Able to manage program from start to finish.


• Physically and mentally demanding. 


• Able to drive large vehicles.