Job Opportunities
Farmers Markets don’t just happen!
Do you like good food and working outdoors? If so, we want you on the San Diego Markets team! Learn more about the open positions and how to apply below.
NOW HIRING Assistant Market Manager for on-site farmers‘ market operations at the Sunday Chula Vista Farmers Market. Sunday shift 7:30 am to 3 pm. Additional hours available for an applicant with social media, marketing and/or admin experience. On-site Sunday shift is required, this is not a remote marketing position.
Our Market Managers work as part of a two person team to direct set up, provide customer service at the Welcome Booth and keep the market safe and enjoyable for customers, farmers, vendors and staff.
We look for the highest level of dependability and honesty; reliable transportation; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and hand-eye coordination. Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
You will be employed by the Downtown Chula Visa Association and directed by San Diego Markets, operating San Diego’s favorite farmers’ markets. We value our diverse market team.
Have experience in restaurant or retail, real food, farmers’ markets, community outreach, or event management? Work well on a team? Maintain your cool under pressure?
Click the arrows to see more information about the job description, then send a resume or detailed employment experience with dates, your schedule availability and an email telling us why you’d be a great fit to: chulavista@sandiegomarkets.com
PT: Assistant Market Manager
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Read the entire job description below. Send a resume or detailed employment history with dates and include your schedule availability and a note telling us why you would be a great fit to: chulavista@sandiegomarkets.com
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San Diego Markets started and manages the Little Italy Mercato and advises many other San Diego farmers markets.
We brought a market back to downtown Chula Vista in 2022, after that community had been without a market since 2017.
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Sunday 7:30 am to 2:30 or 3:00 pm is required, up to 10 additional hours are available for a team member with social media or admin experience
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• Lift and carry tables, pop up tents, tables and barricades – must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Experience putting up a pop up tent means bonus points!
• Direct farmers and vendors during set up and throughout the market, answering questions and maintaining site rules.
• Contribute support to traffic safety procedures to separate attendees and vehicles.
• Answer questions and provide information for farmers, vendors, shoppers and occasional inspectors during the markets. Calmly direct requests, complaints, and emergencies to operating managers.
• Provide excellent customer relations, collect email addresses and sell merchandise at market Welcome Booths.
SOON • Manage CalFresh EBT and Market Match transactions and record keeping with welcoming and instructive attitude.
SOON • Manage and record CalFresh EBT and Market Match redemption accurately
• Coordinate and assist with special events and complete other tasks as needed
• Optional: hours currently available for daily social media posting
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• A strong interest in food, events and community is preferred. Retail and restaurant experience and experience in small (including family) businesses is great background.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to relate to a diverse group of people, from farmers, vendors and booth staff to shoppers, foodies, sponsors, neighborhood residents and government inspectors.
• Accurate and honest cash management
• Familiarity with Google Drive for accessing maps. Additional hours available for an applicant with strong email skills, social media and/or Mailchimp experience.
• Bilingual Spanish fluency is not required, but is welcome
• The right person, with experience leading by example and motivating a team, could advance over the long term.
HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THESE TALENTS? WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU!
APPLY NOW: Email resume and cover letter to: chulavista@sandiegomarkets.com
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Hourly salary range is $18 to $24, negotiable depending on skills, experience and productivity, with rate increases possible for successful team members following reviews. Additional hours, advancement and compensation possible with increased experience and capabilities.
