Job description
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
Job Title: Food Access Market Support
Employment Status: Seasonal (20 hours per week), non-exempt
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Location and Dates: May 3rd – October 11th at the Bend Farmers Market (Wednesdays), Northwest Crossing Farmers Market (Saturdays), and the Redmond Farmers Market (Thursdays) and possible locations including Sisters.
Interview dates: April 11 and 13th
About HDFFA: The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is a non-profit whose mission is to support a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central Oregon through education, collaboration and inclusion. We believe that everyone deserves good food. We define good food as affordable, nutritious and culturally desired food that is easily accessible and sustainably produced in Central Oregon.
We recognize that not all Central Oregonians have the same access to this food and are committed to improving equitable access for all through our programs. Our High Desert Food & Farm Directory is available to every resident online and in a phone app, called Get a Taste, and in print version, which is distributed to 25,000 households and over 150 businesses through The Source.
Our food access programs (VeggieRx, Grow & Give and Fresh Harvest Kits) improve access to and education about eating good food from local producers and are available to Central Oregonians experiencing food insecurity. Our Agricultural Support program improves the vitality of small to mid-sized family farms in Central Oregon. We also believe that individuals participating in our programs and community members interested in improving food security and farm and ranch viability should have the opportunity to provide feedback and become leaders in our work. With these values in mind, we invite community members to participate in our Agricultural and Food Security Advisory Committees and/or the board of directors to help inform our current work, and to build the leadership capacity for the future of farming, ranching, and food access in Central Oregon.
Position Summary: HDFFA seeks a qualified, enthusiastic individual to join our team for the 2023 summer/fall market season and assist in managing our HDFFA Grow & Give booths at the Downtown Bend, Northwest Crossing, and Redmond Farmers Markets. Occasional travel to assist our Rural Food Security Coordinator at rural farmers markets in Madras and Prineville may
be part of this position.
Grow & Give is a fresh food donation program that aims to increase community access to fresh produce, help combat food waste, and utilize the fresh food we have in Central Oregon. The Market Support collects fresh food donations for our Grow & Give program at the farmers market, which are then distributed through the regional food bank, NeighborImpact, to local pantries in Central Oregon.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Positively represent HDFFA in the community
- Maintain working knowledge of HDFFA programs, specifically Grow & Give
- Assist with, from set up to take down, the HDFFA booth at farmers markets
- Actively engage and educate customers regarding Grow & Give and HDFFA through interactive activities at booths
- Distribute HDFFA materials, including our 2023 Food and Farm Directory
- Engage with farmers and collect excess produce from farmers at the end of market
- Weigh, record and transport food to drop-off location at Agricultural Connections in Bend or the NeighborImpact warehouse in Redmond utilizing HDFFA’s truck
- Maintain clear communication with Community Food Access Coordinator, Program Director and other staff as necessary
Skills and Qualifications:
- Interest in supporting efforts to boost community food security in Central Oregon
- Strong communication skills and positive attitude
- Enjoy interacting with the public
- Problem solving skills and the ability to have self-initiative
- Passion for fresh, local food and community health education
- Ability to pack and transport donated produce with care to ensure quality
- Able to lift 50 pounds safely and stand for 4–5 hours
- Basic Spanish proficiency is desirable but not necessary
Compensation, Benefits and Time Commitment
This position is seasonal, part-time (hours will vary week to week, but will average 20 hours per week) at a rate of $20 per hour with no benefits. In this position the Market Support person will work on established days: Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with occasional Sundays from May to October. Mileage reimbursement is available if using your own vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required upon hire with an Oregon driver’s license required within 30 days of hire.
HDFFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that abides by federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or national origin; or their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
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