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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Event & Farmers Market Lead

Issaquah, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.29/hr - $22/hr

The City of Issaquah is seeking a Farmers Market and Event Lead to assist with the execution of the Farmers Market and various rental events at the Pickering Barn. This part-time role involves setting up and tearing down events, overseeing vendor activities, and providing excellent customer service to clients and attendees.

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Responsibilities

Represent the City of Issaquah with professionalism and superb customer service

Assist with weekly set-up and tear-down of the Issaquah Farmers Market at the Pickering Barn during market season, when scheduled

Communicate with potential and established Farmers Market vendors, community partners, and shoppers

Communicate with rental clients and their vendor teams

Oversee Market Info Booth, Food Court, Entry & Exit Stations, Waste Stations, etc

Distribute currencies for food access programs and offer program information to shoppers

Help lead indoor and/or outdoor special events such as weddings, trade shows, auctions, banquets & corporate functions held at the Pickering Barn

Perform custodial and light maintenance duties, which most commonly includes full restroom cleaning & restocking, sweeping, mopping, emptying garbage inside and outside the facility, garbage transport, picking up litter, etc

Maintain program equipment in good working order and inform supervisor of necessary maintenance

Provide administrative support intermittently, when needed, to support programs

Oversee event activities and provide on-site assistance during the event to clients, including supervisory monitoring of guest conduct

Assure guest safety and enforce facility, health department, and liquor department policies

Communicate with event planners, caterers, bartenders, DJ’s, and all other hired vendors for the event day of providing facility assistance where needed

Lead and monitor client event clean-up after each event ensuring that equipment is organized in proper locations and cleaning is completed thoroughly

Complete end of event walkthrough evaluations

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Event planningCustomer serviceCleaning techniquesInterpersonal skillsPhysical laborOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age

An independent worker who proactively looks for cleaning and organizing work to be done to maintain the appearance of the venue and improve customer experience

A combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills & abilities to perform the job will be considered

General rules, regulations, practices, and terminology of events and equipment used

Requirements of maintaining facilities and grounds in a safe, clean, and orderly condition

Cleaning techniques and proper use of cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment

Basic reporting and record-keeping techniques

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy, and respect

Analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action

Reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Communicating effectively both orally and in writing

Establish rapport and maintain cooperative working relationships with user populations

Ability to perform physical labor indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather (rain, heat, cold, etc.) while maintaining a positive attitude

Provide a can-do customer service attitude and ability to work with people who are under emotional pressure and in uncomfortable social circumstances

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather

Ability to organize and coordinate vendors, performers and customers

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, elected officials, agencies and the public

Preferred

Interest in community recreation, agriculture and/or event planning

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave is available to employees to care for their own health and safety, and for the health and safety of their family members.

All non-exempt employees in part-time, non-regular positions shall accrue paid Sick and Safe Leave at the rate of one (1) hour for forty (40) hours worked, beginning from date of hire.

Some part-time, non-regular positions are eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Retirement System.