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19 people are interested
Farmer's Market Ambassador
ORGANIZATION: AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OF MARIN
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19 people are interested
Do you want to be directly involved in our markets? Are you passionate about increasing food access? Do you want an engaging volunteer experience? Our Market Ambassadors are hands-on support staff who assist AIM staff and customers in creating a dynamic, positive, and welcoming market environment. You will also process EBT transactions, sell merchandise and help collect stall fees.
We, the Agricultural Institute or Marin, manage eight certified farmers markets across the Bay Area. In addition, we provide market and farm tours, as well as classroom presentations, and our unique farm audit program ensure's the integrity of our markets.This is a great opportunity to learn more about sustainable agriculture, farmers markets, and food!
Opportunities are available in: San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Newark and Marin County
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About AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OF MARIN
Location:
2169 E Francisco Blvd, Suite A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, US
Mission Statement
AIM’s mission is to educate, inspire, and connect communities, responsible farmers, and producers as part of a healthy, Earth-friendly, equitable local and regional food system.
Description
The Agricultural Institute of Marin is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Bay Area.
AIM has supported farmers and their locally produced foods for more than 38 years (since 1983).
AIM serves 350+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from 40 California counties who participate in AIM’s eight Certified Farmers Markets across the Bay Area. AIM provides hands-on and virtual education and training programs, operates a farm audit program, runs a mobile market for older adults and underserved communities, curates a multi-farm produce box program, and operates CalFresh/EBT and Market Match services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
400 Smith Ranch RoadSAN RAFAEL, CA 94903
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- 6 month commitment, 1 day a week , 5 hours a day - preferred candidates
- Interacting with customers, doing EBT transactions, and providing general info.