Ice Cap Organics in Vancouver, BC is seeking a West End Vancouver Farmers Market staff!
ABOUT Ice Cap Organics
Ice Cap Organics is a family-owned and operated mixed vegetable farm growing local produce in the Pemberton Meadows since 2009.
We are looking for staff for our market in the West End every Saturday from 7 am to around 3-3:30 pm. We’ve been doing this market since 2009 and it is a busy bustling event! We’ll need help at this market from late May to end of October. Work will include setting up market tents, tables etc. and putting out produce for display. During the market you will be stocking produce, working the till and answering customer questions. After market ends you will be helping pack away produce and taking down the market stand and loading it all into the truck. You would need to be able to lift crates weighing 40 lbs max and being on your feet all day.
We are fairly flexible and can accommodate time off if needed.
We grow all the produce ourselves using certified organic principles and we sell it all locally direct to the consumer.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Positive, easy going hard worker who is punctual and reliable.
POSITION TASKS
- Work will include setting up market tents, tables etc. and putting out produce for display.
- During the market you will be stocking produce, working the till and answering customer questions.
- After market ends you will be helping pack away produce and taking down the market stand and loading it all into the truck. You would need to be able to lift crates weighing 40 lbs max and being on your feet all day.
POSITION DETAILS
Term: West End every Saturday from 7 am to around 3-3:30 pm. We’ve been doing this market since 2009 and it is a busy bustling event! We’ll need help at this market from late May to end of October.
Hours per week: 8.5
Wage: $20-25 depending on experience and production
TO APPLY
Please send resume or an email explaining relevant experience to icecaporganics@gmail.com
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Ice Cap Organics
Website: www.icecaporganics.com
Facebook: facebook.com/IceCapOrganics/
Instagram: instagram.com/icecaporganics/