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Help Wanted: Part-Time Greeter – Sunday’s Only

Salem NH Farmers Market, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded 10 years ago, is growing! We are seeking a motivated and personable individual who is able to repeatedly and safely lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Among other duties, the Greeter will greet customers, direct traffic flow, and assist customers getting their purchases to their vehicles.

Please note that our Sunday Market is a bustling and very fast-paced environment. We are only interested in someone who enjoy this type of activity and understand how to work with the sense of urgency required when things get busy. If you are true to your word, show up when you say and on time, and know how to hustle, we want you on our team.

COMMITMENT:

Our Greeter is a part-time position, starting immediately. This is a seasonal position, with the potential of becoming year-round. Hourly pay rate is $15 per hour. The Greeter is required to be at the market on Sundays from 8:00-3:00.

DUTIES:

The Greeter is a new position. They will be responsible for assisting the Market Manager with the weekly on-site operations of the market every Sunday. The following may be duties and functions of the Greeter’s role, as assigned by the Market Manager and Board of Directors.

Sunday duties before and after Market is open to the public (8:00-9:45 and 2:00-3:00)

• Monitor the entrance to the market, directing the general public to other locations and allowing only vendors to enter before and after the market.
• Check in vendors and secure entry.
• Be on-site and assist with market set-up and breakdown, including erecting canopies, tables, information booth, putting out signage, etc., each Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until the Market closes and all vendors have left the lot (approximately 3:00).
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the site before, during and at the conclusion of market.
• Assist vendors in loading and unloading their products, and in setting up their booths and canopies.

Sunday duties during Market (9:45-2:00)

• Welcome customers with respectful, friendly, and helpful assistance to customer inquiries and needs; serve as the initial point of contact and public face of the market during the scheduled market day.
• Be responsible for greeting and counting entering customers at the location assigned by the Market Manager.
• Assist customers at traffic crossing and in getting their purchases to their vehicles
• Implement and enforce Market’s current COVID-19 protocols, which may include wearing a face covering, sanitizing hands and table, and practicing social distancing guidelines among customers and vendors.

Other Duties:

Perform other duties necessary to support the market as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Salem NH Farmers Market reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is ideal for someone who:

• Will show commitment by regular, dependable, punctual attendance; timeliness and reliability are critical.
• Is able and willing to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions.
• Can function as a strong team player but can also work independently.
• Has a strong work ethic and organizational skills, is able to prioritize time, and pays attention to detail.
• Has personal confidence, maturity, and the ability to effectively approach and professionally communicate with a diverse range of audiences, including telling drivers that they are not allowed to enter the market area.
• Is reliable, friendly, positive, outgoing, enthusiastic and upbeat, so that they can foster an atmosphere/culture of passion, warmth, and fun, as well as accountability and hard work.
• Has strong interpersonal skills: Patience, respect, and transparency.
• Can accept/learn from constructive feedback.
• Has a willingness to learn new tasks and information.
• Is willing to help with tasks outside of his/her primary responsibilities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Salem NH Farmers Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We highly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for our employees, volunteers, vendors, and customers.

TO APPLY:

If you feel you match this description and wish to be considered for the position, please email us a resume, and cover letter to info@SalemNHFarmersMarket.org

Positions will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on Friday, June 11.

Candidates who respond to this ad without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.