Job Details
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Starting Salary: $12.02
To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document explaining your work history, experience, and qualificationsOR you can fill out your Work History in this application.
About this Position
Under the supervision of the Marketing and Special Events Coordinator, the Farmer's Market Seasonal Staff position is a seasonal job responsible for assisting with the operations and events of the Farmer's Market. They will assist the Farmer's Market/Recreation Assistant and interact with vendors and customers. They may potentially interact with city officials and local businesses/organizations.
The Farmer's Market runs throughout the year with varied hours depending on the season. Hours are approximately as follows, with some weekday hours as needed:
- 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays from approximately late April to late October
- 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays from the first of June until the end of September
- 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays from the first of November through the end of March
Responsibilities- Assist with general operations tasks including setting up and tearing down
- Set up and take down signs, barricades, tables, chairs, and other related market components for daily markets and special events
- Dump 50-gallon trash barrels
- Clean the Festival Market area by picking up trash and landscaping
- Work with volunteers or other seasonal workers
- Exercise judgement, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the public, other agencies, vendors, and other City department personnel
Qualifications- At least sixteen (16) years of age
- Hold or be able to obtain certifications in Adult CPR/AED and Standard First Aid
- Experience related to special event planning & organizing events (preferred)
- Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
Necessary Skills- Skill utilizing Microsoft Word (preferred to also have Excel experience)
- Ability to undertake responsibilities with some initiative and judgement
- Ability to accurately organize and record information
- Ability to deal appropriately with situations of a sensitive nature requiring a tactful and courteous response and knowing when to direct to a situation to the Farmers Market/Recreation Assistant
- Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
- Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug test
Benefits- A tangible impact to the department and residents in the City of Edmond
- A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited.No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.