Program Assistant

Virginia Community Food Connections (VCFC), a regional food access nonprofit, is seeking program staff to operate VCFC’s SNAP and Virginia Fresh Match incentive program at 2 farmers markets in Spotsylvania County beginning the week of April 1, with additional positions opening soon in Fredericksburg City, Spotsylvania, Caroline and Prince William counties.

The Virginia Fresh Match Program (VFM) is a token program that enables shoppers to use their SNAP EBT (formerly food stamps) benefits at participating farmers markets and receive up to $30 in "incentives" for additional, FREE, fresh fruits and vegetables, effectively doubling the value of SNAP. It helps customers by providing access to affordable fruits and vegetables, farmers by increasing their sales, and the community be a healthier, more welcoming place.

At-Market Operations

• Being present during market hours every day the VFM Program operates, plus 30 minutes before the market opens to set up and additional time after market close for breakdown
• Providing great customer service - answering vendor and customer questions and explaining how to use SNAP and VFM incentive tokens for market shopping
• Completing SNAP EBT and VFM incentive transactions and distributing tokens to customers
• Collecting tokens from vendors at the end of the market
• Assisting with implementation of any additional VCFC food access and incentive programs
• Acting as primary liaison between vendors and VCFC staff
• Transporting, setting up and breaking down market tent/equipment on market day

After Market Reconciliation

• Accurately counting market token bank and reconciling with daily transaction activity
• Accurately counting and recording tokens turned in by vendors
• Completing reconciliation reports in an online data tracking program or spreadsheet
• Uploading reports, no later than 48-72 hours following the end of the market
• Must have internet access, and be able to print, scan and email occasional documents

Required Skillsets for Successful Candidates

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong English proficiency
• Basic bookkeeping skills
• Must be able to safely lift and carry 25-50 pounds short distances
• A passion for fresh, local food and community-based work

Ideal Skillsets (not required)

• Fluency in Spanish or Dari

Please note, these positions are outdoors and candidates must be willing to work in all types of weather. Positions may require 1-3 trainings outside of market hours and may occur in the Fredericksburg area.

These are part-time, seasonal positions (not eligible for benefits). Pay rate varies with the position and depends on experience. Applicants will be required to provide recent references and be subject to a background check. A resume is preferred.

HIRING NOW: VCFC is seeking a Program Assistant I for each of the following markets (positions will remain posted until filled):

Spotsylvania Farmers Market I (located at the Route 3 VDOT Commuter Lot, 12150 Gordon Road)

• 7 to 12 hours per week: includes Saturdays at the market, April – December, 7:15am – 1:30pm, plus at-home hours completing the after market reconciliation

Spotsylvania Farmers Market II (located at Spotsylvania Courthouse Village, 9015 Battlefield Drive, Spotsylvania)

• Up to 6 hours per week: includes Wednesdays at the market, April – September, 1:30-6:15pm, plus at-home hours completing the after market reconciliation

APPLICATIONS OPENING IN APRIL:

Fredericksburg Farmers Market (located in Hurkamp Park, Fredericksburg)

• 7-11 hours per week including April – December, 6:15am – 1:30pm and at-home hours

Spotsylvania Farmers Market III (located at Spotsylvania High School)

• Up to 9 hours per week including Sundays, May – December, 7:15am-2:30pm and at-home hours

Bowling Green Farmers Market (located at 211 N. Main Street, Bowling Green)

• Up to 6 hours per week including Saturdays, May – October, 8:30am – 1:15pm and at-home hours

Rt. 639 Farmers Market (located at 7278 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen)

• Up to 5 hours per week including Thursdays, May – September, 3:30 – 7:15pm and at-home hours

Dale City Farmers Market (located at the Commuter Lot at Dale Blvd)

• Multiple Program Assistant positions available including at market only, after market only, or a combination of both
• At-market only position: Sundays, late April – November, 7:15am – 1:30pm
• After market operations position: availability Sunday mornings and afternoons plus at home hours

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.15 - $16.70 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 12 per week

Application Question(s):

• We have positions available at multiple farmers markets. Which farmers market location(s) are you interested in?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fredericksburg, VA 22407