Farmers Market Sales Associate (Astoria)
Job Posting: Farmers Market Sales Associate (Seasonal, 1099 Contractor)
Location: Astoria
Job Type: Temporary / Seasonal (1099 Contractor)
Pay: $160 per day (paid at end of shift) + free produce bonus + potential end-of-season bonus (paid on a 1099)
Schedule: Sundays
Duration: June – July (possibly longer)
About the Role:
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and self-sufficient person to help at our farmers market booth. The ideal candidate will be able to set up and tear down, handle sales, interact with customers, maintain a visually appealing display, and offer product samples. If you love fresh produce, enjoy engaging with people, and are comfortable working independently, this is a great opportunity!
Responsibilities:
✅ Setup & Teardown – Arrive early to unload, set up tables, arrange displays, and ensure everything looks inviting. Tear down efficiently at the end.
✅ Sales & Customer Service – Engage with customers, process sales, and answer questions about our produce.
✅ Market Sampling – Offer samples of cherries, apples, cherry tomatoes, and other seasonal produce to attract customers.
✅ Sales Reports – Provide a simple sales summary after each market.
✅ Display & Presentation – Keep the booth organized and visually appealing.
✅ Social Media Content – Take high-quality pictures of the stand, customers (with permission), and produce for Instagram & Facebook.
✅ Honesty & Accountability – Handle cash and digital payments responsibly.
What We’re Looking For:
️ Available on Saturdays & Sundays – Market days are busy, and reliability is key.
️ Early Bird – Must be comfortable starting early in the morning.
️ Trustworthy – Can handle cash and produce without supervision.
️ Friendly & Outgoing – Enjoys talking to people and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
️ Reliable & Independent – Shows up on time and follows through on responsibilities.
️ Physically Capable – Ability to lift crates of produce (up to 40 lbs).
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