Market Assistant Overview:
The GROW Market Assistant is an 8-week, full-time (35-hours per week) contract position based at the GROW Community Food Literacy Centre, reporting to the Program Manager. This role is pivotal in delivering our "GROW-on-the-GO" Mobile Market and low-cost market programs. We are seeking a compassionate, resourceful candidate to support our mission to mitigate food insecurity and promote food literacy.
Hours: 35 hours per week, for 8-weeks
Pay Rate: $17.60 hourly
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate equitable food access by assisting in the daily operations of the GROW Market and Mobile Market.
- Engage with diverse program participants using a trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally competent approach.
- Process transactions (cash/non-cash) and manage inventory data to ensure accurate reporting on community needs.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and organization within the market and mobile truck to ensure a dignified shopping experience.
- Collaborate with staff and volunteer team, and assist in facilitating volunteer timeslots.
- Assist leadership in identifying opportunities to streamline processes and better serve marginalized community members.
- Support community outreach strategies to increase engagement among target demographics.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for social justice, equity, and food security. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, understanding the intersectionality of poverty and food access. Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical ability to lift 40 lbs+ and assist with market set-up.
This role provides an excellent platform for individuals eager to develop their professional skills while contributing positively to the community.
Please include your resume and cover letter in your application.
Who can Apply?
The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. .To apply for this job, you must:
- Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.
Important: You can apply to multiple jobs, but you can only work one full-time job funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program at a time.
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Work Location: In person
