Farmers Market Lead

Salary: $18.87 - $21.03 HourlyLocation : Community Center - 7000 Nicollet Ave, MNJob Type: IntermittentJob Number: 2026-00018Department: Recreation ServicesDivision: RecreationOpening Date: 03/11/2026Closing Date: Continuous Nature of WorkHOURSUp to 19 hours per week, including Saturday mornings 6:00am - 1:00pm, May through October, 2026, additional weekday hours available based on applicant's availability. Occasional weekday hours to assist with reporting and planning. This is a seasonal position and is therefore temporary in nature. Position ends at the end of the season. Winter market season hours may be available, based on applicant's availability. NATURE OF WORKUnder general direction of the Recreation Coordinator, provides day-of, on-site supervision for setup, operations and teardown of the Richfield Farmers Market. Oversees the Farmers Market information booth and market token sales. Assists market vendors and visitors who have questions and concerns. Oversees and operates farmers market card machine, completes and records transactions for credit, debit, and EBT/SNAP. Job DutiesESSENTIAL DUTIESActs as on-site lead staff providing direction to staff and volunteersActs as on-site contact for Richfield Farmers Market participants including vendors, musicians, instructors, and other service providers. Acts as on-site contact at the Richfield Farmers Market for customer comments, questions, and concerns - documenting any customer interactions that need follow up from the Recreation Coordinator. Ensures safe operation of Farmers Market and related programming. In case of any emergency, contacts public safety, documents details and outcomes and notifies the appropriate Recreation Services Staff.Enforces Farmers Market policies, including those related to food safety, tobacco policy, pet policy, and appropriate vendor conduct, documents infractions.Ensures safe operation of Farmers Market and related programming. In case of any emergency, contacts public safety, documents details and outcomes and notifies the appropriate Recreation Services Staff.Operates farmers market card machine, including completing credit, debit, and EBT/SNAP transactions and recording transactions.Assists with Farmers Market event setup and takedown, including setup of the information booth, signs, tents, and tables. Assists with tracking Farmers Market attendance and contributes information to the daily market reportAssists in the preparation and implementation of special events.Cares for and maintains equipment, materials and facilities, performs light maintenance duties as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning picnic tables, bagging organics recycling, and picking up litter around the buildings or grounds.Prepares and submits a brief market day report to Recreation Coordinator following days worked.Participates in efforts to ensure Richfield is an equitable, inclusive and respectful organization and supports the City's mission, vision and core values.COMPETENCIESAbility to lead and coordinate activities of staff and volunteersAbility to communicate ideas and explanations clearly, both orally and in writing including writing reports and business correspondence.Ability to give direction to other staff to ensure Farmers Market is running effectively.Ability to collaborate with staff members to ensure the success of the market.Ability to work with the public in a friendly, tactful and effective manner.Ability to work independently and manage time well.Ability to understand and respect the diversity of customers and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals whose speak languages beyond English. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be at least 18 years oldPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS General Farmers Market experienceCustomer service experienceGeneral supervisory experienceConversationalinSpanish,Somali, Hmong and/or Vietnamese. Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL DEMANDSWork is conducted primarily outdoors. The physical demands that are described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to:Must have the ability to: Maintain moderate outdoor physical activity in order to assist with setup of market including setting up tables, setting up tents, lifting equipment out of storage Process transactions using fine motor skills in order to handle credit cards, manipulate touchscreen, handle market tokens, interact with paper cards/forms and writing utensilsAccess spreadsheets and photo software using a tabletEEO STATEMENTThe City of Richfield is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss accommodation needs with us. The City does not discriminate against any employee, job applicant, or contractor on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, genetics, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, familial status, or membership on a local human rights commission.This position is not eligible for benefits.01 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree 02 Are you at least 18 years old? Yes No 03 Do you have General Farmers Market experience? Yes No 04 What's your customer service experience? None Less than 1 year 1-2 years Greater than 2yrs 05 What's your general supervisory experience? None Less than 1 year 1-2 years Greater than 2 years 06 The City of Richfield awards veterans' preference points to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 197.447. Are you requesting Veteran's Preference Points for this position? If so, please select your Veterans status and assure you have attached a copy of your DD-214 and/or documentation verifying your service-connected disability rating if you are deemed a disabled veteran, as defined in state statute, to your application. Not Applicable Veteran Disabled Veteran Spouse of Deceased Veteran Spouse of Disabled Veteran Required Question

Created: 2026-04-03