The Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market is now hiring a part-time seasonal Assistant to the Market Co-Coordinator for the 2026 Season. The Assistant will support the Market Co-Coordinator and Staff, with the day-to-day operations of the Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market, every Wednesday and Saturday until October 31, 2026. This is a part-time position and the expectation is to work an average of 22 -25 hours per week. Possible year round employement for the right person.
We are looking for an amazing new addition to our team. Someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a friendly, courteous with an approachable personality. This would be a great job for someone looking to gather experience in the local food economy, sustainable agriculture or the non-profit sector. It would also be perfect for a Student, semi-retired or retired person.
Requirements:
- Assist the Market Co-Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of the Market
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment in all weather conditions
- Comfortable in adjusting to variable work conditions and adapting priorities
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Strong intrapersonal and communication skills
- Adhere to Market policies, guidelines and Rules of Operation
- Basic capacity to work with numbers, count cash and perform simple math
- Aid in the implementation of planned special events and festivals
- Ability to work with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to stand/walk around the Market with minimal opportunities to sit down.
- Basic computer skills
- Assist with other activities as directed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in local food systems and/or community programs
- Familiar with customer service principles and practices.
- Attention to detail
- Some Social Media skills
- Effective time management skills and ability to accomplish work related duties with minimal supervision.
Examples of Job Duties:
- Help to set-up, or take-down and clean-up all market infrastructure including tents, tables and chairs and maintain a clean, organized site.
- Assist the Market Co-Coordinator and staff with all essential functions of weekly markets, including operating credit card/debit machine.
- Picking up and dropping off information to vendors
- Providing information to customers, visitors and vendors regarding the market and events/activities that are scheduled in the local area
- Additional tasks as assigned by the Market Co-Coordinator to support general operations.
Please forward your Cover letter and Resume.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
