On-site Assistants 

Rotating Saturdays

 

Each season the Chappaqua Farmers Market offers eligible high school and college students the opportunity to apply for paid market positions. Applicants must be outgoing self-starters. Good communication skills are a must.  You are an ambassador of the market and it is vital that you greet patrons and vendors with a smile and energetic attitude.

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Compensation:

$120 per Saturday

 

Structure of Assistant position:​

Every Saturday from May til mid December

7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m 

Orientation meeting with On-site Market Manager and CFM board members prior to start of first market

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Job Specs:

• Set-up assigned areas before the start of the market day (must be able to lift 50 lbs and move market equipment)

• Participate in sales at the info booth

• Assist vendors with set-up and assistance during the market

• Provide information to vendors and market shoppers

• Support the Market Manager with day of operations

• Keep info booth neat and organized

• Assist with closing market each Saturday

• Maintain market appearance and organization

• Assist board members with market initiatives such as sustainability, composting, etc.

• Must be able to lift and assemble heavy items, such as tents

 

Perks:

• You will have access to amazing, locally sourced food. 

• Listen to live music while you work 

• Excellent extra-curricular for college applications.

• The best perk of all – Giving back to your community in a meaningful way.