Full-Time Farm Market Associate and Delivery Driver

Growing Home is looking for a full-time (up to 40 hours/week) Farm Market Coordinator and
Delivery Driver to operate market sales at our Thursday Farmstand, Saturday farmer market,
Sunday Market (as needed), pop-up markets as needed, and additional deliveries. This
position is also responsible for preparing for markets, communicating market practices, and
completing reports. This position requires a schedule with weekend availability and early
hours to staff the market. The Farm Market Assistant and Delivery Driver reports to the Farm
Manager.

The Organization and Mission
Growing Home works to ensure access to Good Jobs and Good Food on the South Side of
Chicago through our innovative work in urban agriculture. We run a comprehensive, paid
employment training program to help individuals with barriers to employment find and
keep stable, full-time jobs. Our programs also include a 10-week Information Technology
training program. Through our USDA-certified organic farms, we provide free and reduced
healthy, fresh food and food education to our community. As a social enterprise, we sell
produce at Green City Market, Hyde Park Market, local grocery stores, and other vendors. .
We offer a diverse, energetic and mission-focused environment for our employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinating market set up, sales and breakdown
Preparing materials and vans prior to market days
Loading the farm van with tables, tents, market supplies, and produce for
markets.
Setting up the farmstand and market stalls according to outlined display
standards.
Ensure the highest level of product freshness and sanitation, keeping produce
misted, iced and presentable at all times.
Keep all tables and materials clean and market coolers and supplies neatly
organized behind table display and in storage.

Staff farmers market stands which includes selling produce, educating about
relevant information and details of Growing Home's growing methods, and
properly representing Growing Home and Growing Home's programming.
Ensure accurate sales transactions and address changes right away.
Help teach effective customer service and sales to Growing Home PAs. Correct problems
and report any mishandling of cash to the Farm Manager.
Completing additional delivery, driving, and market support safely, professionally, and
as assigned
Unloading vans at the conclusion of markets and completing inventories of unsold
produce
Preparing cash for deposit and filing invoices for deliveries
Communicating restocking needs of materials including sanitation, marketing, etc.
Additional responsibilities may include the following
Work on the farm to support growing, washing, or packing produce
Providing tours and leading volunteer groups on the farm
Attending, facilitating, and representing Growing Home
Appropriate duties as assigned

OFF SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES
Additional work opportunities will be provided throughout the year when markets are
not in season to maintain payable hours
These opportunities will largely revolve around supporting the farm and will include a
wide range of tasks and projects
This may include weeding, seeding, harvesting, washing produce, clearing snow,
completing repairs around the site, cleaning, organizing, and more as assigned.
Additional work attending, facilitating, and representing Growing Home at events is
likely.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to Growing Home's mission and core values
Outstanding verbal communication skills; ability to engage, inspire, and influence a
wide variety of stakeholders
Comfortable working directly with marginalized populations; ability to engage with
individuals in an authentic and nonjudgmental manner
Basic math skills, and experience handling money
Comfortable using technology/operating point of sale software through Square
At least one year of relevant experience
Excellent eye for market aesthetics
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, and to stand, squat, and kneel for extended
periods of time
Valid Illinois Driver's License and clean driving record
Excellent driving record and comfortable driving cargo vans
Can maintain punctual & consistent attendance

Scheduling Information:
Start date: April or ASAP
Year round
Up to 40 hours per week

Mandatory: Thursday (8 AM - 6 PM) and Saturday (7:30 AM - 3 PM)
Flexible: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Additional Information:

Wage $18.00 to $20.00 per hour (based on experience)
Growing Home employees have access to free and wholesale food: includes surplus
produce from our markets and CSA.