NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Farmers Market Event Lead
Issaquah, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $22/hrThe City of Issaquah is seeking a Farmers Market and Event Lead to assist in managing the Farmers Market and rental events at the Pickering Barn. The role involves excellent interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and responsibilities that include event execution, vendor communication, and facility maintenance.
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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 include 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, DJs, 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
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 preferred
Benefits
Paid Sick Leave
Some part-time, non-regular positions are eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Retirement System.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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