PRODUCE STAND MANAGER

The Job

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is seeking an individual to manage the Forty Acres Fresh Market produce stand. Market days are from June 11 thru October 29, 2026, from 1:00PM-6:00PM, rain or shine.

Duties

• Create an easy to shop, service oriented shopping experience for customers
• Inventory management including sourcing, inventory intake, pricing, and tracking
• Weekly purchasing from local growers and wholesalers
• Collaboration with Sourcing & Fulfillment Supervisor to determine purchase quantities and varieties to be used across sales channels without pricing or quality disruption
• Post market inventory audits and reconciliation reporting
• Ensure quality control at all times (limiting damages and shrink)
• Manage the setup, operation and breakdown of each market. Set up tables, tents, etc. Organize inventory and produce displays. Breaking down tables, tents. Proper storage of market equipment and remaining inventory
• Manage produce stand personnel. Assign and provide direction on market tasks
• Train associates on merchandising protocol, cashiering, customer service, and Forty Acres Fresh Market produce stand operating procedures
• Manage employee break schedule
• Aid in performance management including appraising performance, corrective action as necessary, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
• Handle cash, credit, SNAP EBT, and other accepted currency transactions at the market
• Reconcile SNAP EBT receipts, end of market sales vs. inventory
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including sanitation guidelines
• Communicate effectively in all modes of communication with FAFM senior staff
• Complete all weekly administrative reporting

Requirements

• Availability for all market days from June through October
• Valid Driver’s License, with no history of at-fault accidents in the last 5 years
• Work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• 1-2 Years of cashiering experience
• 1-2 Years of customer service experience
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
• Experience driving cargo vans and larger vehicles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Productivity applications, especially Excel and/or Google Sheets, including using basic formulas and automations

Preferred Qualifications

• Access to computing device for completing weekly inventory reporting and pricing updates, as needed
• 1-2 Years of sourcing/purchasing experience with a focus on fresh produce
• Previous experience working in farmers markets is a big plus
• Experience working in Chicago’s Austin community
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal

Compensation

This position is hourly, starting at $21 per hour (based on experience).

Benefits

• Up to 40 hours paid sick time annually
• Up to 40 hours paid vacation time annually
• 10% in-store employee discount (excludes alcohol and Mabel’s Meals) OR complimentary monthly produce box ($20 Value)

About the Role

This role works closely with the Sourcing & Fulfillment Supervisor and ownership to ensure the seamless integration of the produce stand into the Forty Acres Fresh Market operations, inventory, and pricing.

Qualifications

• Availability for all market days from June through October
• Valid Driver’s License, with no history of at-fault accidents in the last 5 years
• Work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• 1-2 Years of cashiering experience
• 1-2 Years of customer service experience
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
• Experience driving cargo vans and larger vehicles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Productivity applications, especially Excel and/or Google Sheets, including using basic formulas and automations

Skills

• Inventory management
• Sourcing and purchasing
• Customer service
• Merchandising protocol
• Market operations
• Employee training
• Financial management
• Compliance with regulations

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation time
• Employee discount
• Monthly produce box

Pay

This position is hourly, starting at $21 per hour (based on experience).

Schedule

This position is seasonal, running from the week of May 25, 2026 through October 29, 2026. It is a part-time role, with 22-25 hours per week.

Company Description

Forty Acres Fresh Market (FAFM) is an independent, Black woman-owned grocery business offering high-quality, fresh food to people across Chicagoland. We are working to restore healthy food access so that people across Chicago neighborhoods can have a worthwhile food shopping experiences regardless of zip code.