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Hi-Rise Bread Co. is hiring a Farmers Market Associate ! The Farmers Market Associate is a front-line employee who works at one or more of Hi-Rise’s 10 weekly markets across Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding towns. Both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered, with priority given to applicants who can work the entire market season (late May through Thanksgiving).
Job responsibilities include:
* Pre-market preparation: product packing, inventory checks, and loading the market van
* Driving: drive the market van to the market site
* Setup: unload van, set up tent, tables, displays, and products
* Front-line market work: provide exceptional customer service, demonstrating knowledge of all market products
* Breakdown and return to bakery: pack market tent, tables, displays, and products, drive back to the bakery, unpack the van and complete some setup for the next day’s market
Successful candidates will have:
* A passion for Hi-Rise’s products and for the value of farmers markets and the community of market vendors
* An ability to thrive while working independently
* A valid driver’s license and the ability to safely and comfortably operate market vans in urban and suburban settings
* The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including one-person market tent setup and other associated lifting
* An eagerness to work outside in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain
* The ability to work a shift that can exceed 10+ hours in length
* The ability to commit to a full market season from early May through Thanksgiving
* Experience with market work at a farm or food service vendor (though prior experience is not required)
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