Market is OPEN for March 2nd pickup!

Good evening!

The Online Market is open! Pickup will be Wednesday, March 2nd, at the Grayson Landcare office (104 Courthouse St.) between 4-6 pm.

If you’d like to schedule a curbside pickup, please feel free to schedule a time using the Calendly link below. You can also drop by and pick up your order INSIDE (please remember to wear a mask) the office any time on Wednesdays between 4-6 pm.

Thanks again and happy shopping!
To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.

Schedule Your Pickup Time (OPTIONAL): Calendly.
After you click “Confirm” on your time, be sure to enter your information and click, “Schedule an Event”. You will get a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, you are not scheduled and need to try again.

As promised, here is the official job ad for our Assistant Market position here at the Market! Please feel free to respond directly to this e-mail if you have any questions and be sure to share it with any friends or family who you think would be a good fit!

This is a part time position requiring approximately 10 hours per week for a total of up to 520 hours per year with a potential for growth. He/She/They will be primarily responsible for the operations of the Online Market with additional social media responsibilities and occasionally assist with the Outdoor Market. He/she/they must have a flexible schedule to be able to work irregular hours and be available via phone and email. The Assistant Market Manager is the person that facilitates the farmer’s product postings and customer orders on the year-round online market, arranges delivery and pick-up schedules, advertises the market on social media, and collects and disburses payments. The candidate must be trustworthy, personable and courteous, have knowledge of agriculture and food production and should be passionate about the community and local agriculture. The successful candidate must be computer literate, own a computer and have access to broadband internet from their home; have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; adept communication, creative conflict and problem solving, and strong administrative and interpersonal skills. He/she/they must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. This is a contract position paying $15/hr. The Assistant Market Manager reports to the Independence Farmers Market Manager and Steering Committee.

The duties of the Assistant Farmers Market Manager include but are not limited to:

Operating the Online Market (opening/closing the market, approving new accounts, assistance with postings, etc)
Arranging for delivery and pick-up of products, handling sales and invoices, disbursing payments to farmers
Promoting both the Online and Outdoor markets through online blogs, facebook, and other online social media venues. Experience taking and editing video would be ideal.
Assisting with SNAP/Match record keeping and reporting
Occasionally assisting with or managing the outdoor Market
Email Applications (resume, cover letter and references) due by Monday, March 21st to: independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting the Market!

Abby