Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS)
Farmers Market Assistant Job Description
Mission Statement
The mission of Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS) is to promote Roslindale Village as an
appealing destination and the dynamic center of our community. As a nonprofit organization, we
bring together local volunteers, businesses, and public agencies to strengthen the Village's
economic vitality, physical appearance, and unique local character. RVMS was formed in 1985
and has played an instrumental role in the revitalization of Roslindale Village.
Farmers Market Assistant Position Overview:
RVMS is seeking a Farmers Market Lead to attend each weekly market on Saturdays for the
Summer season (June 4- November 19) and support the Event Market Manager with set up,
at-market issues, and break down.
Each Saturday, the Market Lead will be at the market from 7:00 am-2:30 pm to set up the RVMS
table, assist vendors, oversee the RVMS area and market generally, and clean up/break down.
Other responsibilities involve managing vendor layout, welcoming and greeting
customers, and actively expanding our contact list at the market.
Training occurs at the market itself, and the Winter Market is every Sunday(snow or shine) until
March 28th. The position starts at $15/hour, 7.5 hours per week. There is an optional extension
for this position beyond the Summer Farmers Market, heading into the Winter Farmers Market
season ( Jan thought March ), where a Market lead would be
needed for Market Sundays at the ABCD lot for 4 hours each week.
Specific Responsibilities:
GENERAL MARKET SUPPORT
● Report and work collaboratively with the Farmers Market Manager each week during the
Summer Market Season.
● Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather and safely lift and carry 50 pounds.
● Develops and maintains good working relationships with RVMS staff and volunteers,
market farmers and vendors, consumers, and community members.
● Assists vendors, community representatives, and consumers by providing market-related
information, conflict resolution, and general aid as appropriate.
● Reviews and enforces market rules and policies.
● Establishes a consistent space to set up and operate the Market Manager’s table.
MARKET LOGISTICS
● Arrive at 7:00 am for market set-up and stay until break down is finished, around 2:30
pm.
● Set up directional signs promoting the market around the community at key locations prior to opening each market day and remove those signs at the close of the market.
● Take photos of activities and help manage the Instagram account of the farmers market
● Operation of the market manager’s table:
○ Setting up the table each week.
○ Displaying and distributing promotional materials for RVMS.
○ Conducting SNAP/EBT transactions and issuing reimbursements to vendors at the end of market day.
○ Displaying and selling RVMS merchandise. Maintaining a written record of
merchandise sales.
● Return RVMS tables and other equipment to the RVMS office after the market.
● Assist with restoring Adam Park, removing all farmer's market material at the park, and cleaning up
(pick up trash) as necessary, and lock up the front gate on Birch St.
● Maintain a written record of EBT/HIP transactions and weekly vendor reimbursements.
● Support with volunteer management at the market alongside the Event Market
Manager.