Farmer's Market Assistant

About this position

Job Posting: (internal-external)

The Stop’s Farmers’ Market Assistant

Permanent Part-Time: 15 hours per week

This is a Bargaining Unit Position

ABOUT THE STOP:

The Stop Community Food Centre’s mission is to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community and challenges inequality. The Stop began over 35 years ago as one of North America’s first food banks, and has since grown into a vibrant community centre that uses food as a gateway to addressing many issues, including poverty, the environment, social isolation, and health in one of Toronto’s lowest-income neighbourhoods.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, The Stop has continued to orient our program delivery and advocacy efforts around the significance of food in building healthier and more equitable communities.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Farmers’ Market Manager (on a day-to-day basis), and to the Director of Programs and Evaluation, the Farmers’ Market Assistant is part of The Stop’s Urban Agriculture team, and is responsible for assisting the Farmers’ Market Manager in the coordination and supervision of the operations of our year-round Market at our Green Barn location. The ideal candidate will be able to stay organized in a fast-paced environment, be reliable, communicate well with customers and work as a team with the Farmers’ Market Manager and Urban Agriculture team to implement newly developed Farmers’ Market guidelines and policies, new vendor application process, and works along the Farmers’ Market team coordinating vendor communications, outreach, acquisition of permits, and enforcing COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the guidelines, rules, and COVID-19 health and safety protocols of the Farmers’ Market and the site are followed
• Assist with and guide the setup and tear down of the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays
• Assist in the coordination and scheduling of Farmers’ Market volunteers and relief staff; support the Farmers’ Market Manager in administrative tasks
• Provide support for new and existing vendors and community groups
• Provide customer support as an ambassador of The Stop
• Liaise with stakeholders and partners at the Market and Farm/vendor visits, as needed
• Track, record and assemble data
• Plan for monthly promotion/education event for the Farmers’ Market
• Maintain up to date vendor and volunteer lists
• Prepare venue for the Farmers Market (the day before): map floors or walkways, vendors and prepare all the chalkboards
• Other duties as assigned

General

Ensure programing reflects The Stop’s policies and procedures, including Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression Policy

Represent The Stop constructively when engaging with the public

Meet with supervisor on a regular basis

Attend staff meetings regularly

Participate in broader planning and team building activities at the agency

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• At least 3 years minimum paid work experience managing or coordinating Farmers’ Markets and/or large community events
• Strong project management skills; able to work under-pressure
• Passionate about sustainable agriculture and the local economy/ knowledge of food systems and Land sovereignty. Strong commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills – able to work in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, One Drive, and Zoom
• Excellent inter-personal skills; able to deescalate conflict
• Comfortable enforcing policies and Health and Safety protocols
• Committed to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression and Indigenous reconciliation
• Have a valid drivers’ license (G2) is a desired asset

Salary/Wage Rate: $43,349 per annum – prorated to 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE) – i.e. $17,495

Term: Permanent Part-time – 15 hrs./week

Hours: 15 hrs./ week – Fridays and Saturdays

Start date: ASAP

To Apply Please Visit: https://thestop.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=31&source=aWQ9MTI%3D

Please include a cover letter and resume to the attention of Hiring Committee – Farmers’ Market Assistant.  Please submit applications no later than Thursday July 22nd 2021, by 5pm.

The Stop is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. 

If you identify as a person with a disability and require any specific accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know in advance along with your application.

The Stop is committed to providing ongoing training and supports to ensure success in this role.  Thank you for your interest in The Stop.