Role Description

Market Assistant Job Description

The KCK Farmers Market is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Market Assistant to support the Market Manager during our weekly market for 2026. The Market Assistant will assist in coordinating a successful farmers market, including interacting with farmers, community partners, and customers; creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere; and ensuring accurate recordkeeping and use of food assistance benefits programs.

The KCK Farmers Market runs biweekly Saturdays from June through October, 8am-1pm; this position is part-time, starting at 8 hours/week, with the possibility of up to 12 hours/week. This position pays $17/hour and includes a small health stipend. This position is grant funded, and temporary, but has the potential to be extended dependent on future funding. The Market Assistant will report to the Market Manager.

Qualifications:

Required

Willingness and availability to work Saturdays from June to October from 6:30am-2pm
Excellent communication and customer service skills, written and verbal
Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Experience with graphic design, social media, and marketing
Ability to meet the physical job requirements of the position – i.e. lift 50 pounds, handle exposure to elements, be standing or walking for long periods (all day)
Access to reliable transportation
Fluency in English
Strong people skills- flexibility and patience when stressful situations arise

Preferred

Web and social media management skills
Familiarity with local food and agriculture
Fluency in any of the following languages: Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Burmese

Responsibilities

Ensure smooth operation on market days, including but not limited to set up and breakdown (putting up tents, tables, signs, etc), transporting equipment and supplies, coordinating logistics like vendor arrival, set up, & breakdown, and administering transactions.
Collect and maintain market data, including customer information and transactions
Administer the SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks program, Senior Vouchers program and other food assistance programming.

Capture photo and video content during markets for social media and marketing

Responsible for communicating and enforcing market rules and regulations with support from the market manager and market board, and responding to complaints from vendors and customers
Assist Market Manager with social media, newsletter, and other outreach activities as needed
Assist market manager and board of directors with special events and outreach initiatives
Communicate regularly with Market Manager and attend monthly Board meetings

To apply, please email a resume to kckfarmersmarket@gmail.com and fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/Lk3DdMJFETVwaciX9

The KCK Farmers Market hopes to hire by late May 2026, but this position will be open until filled.

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