Farmers' Market Program Assistant

Company: City Of Portage
Location: Portage
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Part-time Farmers’ Market Assistant - 8 hours a week! Parks and Recreation Department The City of Portage is looking for a reliable and service-driven Part-time Farmers’ Market Assistant to join our Parks and Recreation Department! If you are passionate about community, access to fresh food, and providing support to our growing market, then this is your opportunity to make an impact. What You'll Do: You will assist the Farmers’ Market Manager at the Farmers’ Market on Sundays from May through October with handling food assistance monetary distributions and receipts, making vendor monetary exchanges for food assistance and rentals, and provide oversight on food assistance programs including WIC, Eat Smart, SNAP, Senior Fresh, and Double Up. This role will ensure vendor licensing is in order for different food types as well as mobile food operations. You will assist in bike registration, greeting and directing vendors and musicians, overseeing volunteers, providing park and market information at the Vendor Market Information Booth. You will be required to provide market set-up and take-down assistance. During the off-season, this position will provide general office support when not assisting with applications, set-up and implementation of the Holiday Market, the Portage Craft Market and the Portage Art in the Park Festival. What We're Looking For: The hours during the Farmers’ Market Season are Sundays ONLY from 6 A.M. – 4 P.M. In the off-season, office hours are flexible but still only 8 hours per week. The selected individual must be willing to obtain a Market Manager Credential certification, costs provided by the city. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED. Ability to pass a background check is required. Why Join Us? The hourly rate is $15.99, with no benefits. Here is How to Join Us: Apply online at www.portagemi.gov/200/Employment or in person at Portage City Hall/Human Resources. 7900 S. Westnedge Avenue. Questions? Contact Human Resources at (269)329-4533 or text (269)998-1385. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the city to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, height, weight, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity; Positive action shall be taken to ensure the fulfillment of this policy.

Keywords: City Of Portage, East Lansing , Farmers' Market Program Assistant, Human Resources , Portage, Michigan