Job Title: Events Associate
Status: Part-Time. Estimated 15-30 hours/month
Department: Building & Community Events
Location: 10 Sims Ave. Providence, RI 02909
Reports to: Community Events & Co-Locator Liaison
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a Farm Fresh RI on-site host during events
- Set-up/breakdown FFRI event equipment (chairs, tables, AV, etc.)
- Maintain a clean environment and troubleshoot problems that may occur
- Support other Farm Fresh staff and event organizers as needed during events
- Must maintain a customer service orientation while considering solutions and interacting with external partners
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL)
The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the company are available to address the following requirements.
- Employees must be able to lift and carry 50+ lbs.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.
SCHEDULE, PAY & BENEFITS:
- $20/hr working an estimated 15-30 hours monthly
- Variable hours, primarily nights & weekends with occasional daytime hours Monday-Friday
- Paid time off & sick pay benefits for all employees
TO APPLY
- To be considered for this position, please fill out this application in as much detail as possible.
- If the information requested is on an available resume, please email it to hiring@farmfreshri.org.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and remain open until all positions are filled.
- No phone calls or drop-ins, please.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFO
Mission: Farm Fresh Rhode Island is growing a local food system that values the environment, health, and quality of life of farmers and eaters in our region.
Vision: A Northeast region abundant with diverse family farms and fertile soils, with locally and honestly produced foods and flavors at the heart of every dinner table.
Farm Fresh Rhode Island is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment for all employees. We encourage enquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our organization. Farm Fresh RI does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment or programming. Farm Fresh Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
