Vine Street Market-Seasonal Staff

About the role

The Vine Street Market is seeking multiple individuals to assist with the market on Saturday mornings. Interested candidates must be hard working, outgoing, friendly, self-motivated, enjoy communicating with the public, comfortable around children, and have a positive attitude. This is a great position for someone interested in being involved in the community and who wants to educate children through agriculture-based activities and support small businesses and local agriculture.

Essential Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer Power of Produce (POP) Club children’s activities during the market.
• Administer SNAP (food stamps) and LINK vouchers to market visitors.
• Run a POS system for market merchandise purchases.
• Ensure a welcoming atmosphere for customers and vendors at the Vine Street Market by answering questions, offering friendly customer service, and addressing concerns.
• Absorb janitorial responsibilities associated with the Vine Street Market, including taking out trash, mopping, sweeping, disinfecting, cleaning, restocking restrooms, cleaning windows, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Desire to teach and assist children with weekly activities about agriculture, local food, and farmers’ markets.
• Interest in being involved in the O’Fallon community.
• Must have a positive attitude, hard work ethic, and team player spirit.
• Ability to remain professional in stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Integrity, honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and enthusiasm are crucial to this position.
• Ability to be detail oriented and tidy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Able to bend, kneel, shuffle, push, and lift and pull at least 50 pounds of product.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances.
• Able to repeatedly climb stairs while carrying items.
• Able to withstand unfavorable weather conditions such as rain and heat.

Minimum Qualifications and Basic Job Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must operate with a high level of communication skills and be able to follow instruction.
• Must be willing to work with children.
• Must be available a minimum of:
• Three Saturdays per month from 5:30a-2:00p May through October.
• The second Saturday in December for holiday market.
• The third Saturday in November for Thanksgiving market.
• Up to 8 hours of additional training outside of the previously mentioned times will be required.
• Biweekly Saturdays in March and April will require staffing but with fewer people; availability during these times is beneficial for training.
• Must be willing to be trained in driving a pickup truck and utility vehicle.