Auburn Farmers' Market EBT Associate(Auburn, CA)

EXPECTED HOURLY COMMITMENT: Part time. ~8 hours/week
Temporary position. This job ends September 30, 2018.

COMPENSATION: $12.00/hour.

SCHEDULE: Work schedule is 7:30am-12:30pm Saturdays + once monthly meetings in Sacramento (usually on the first or lastFriday, 11am-12:30 or 5:30-6:30), +1-2 hours/week at various outreach sites at variable times (flexible, but usually during regular weekday business hours) and additional administrative tasks that can be completed from home. [Please note early morning start time. You must be a morning person that can arrive on time]
LOCATION: Most work will take place at the Auburn Old Town Courthouse Farmers’ Market:Auburn-Folsom Rd at Lincoln Way.

START DATE: Immediately

Alchemist CDC (a 501c3 non-profit organization) ( is implementing Calfresh Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payment processing (formerly known as Food Stamps) at the Auburn Market, utilizing a scrip system. [The EBT/CalFresh program (previously known as food stamps) offers qualifying lower income individuals financial assistance in purchasing food for themselves and their families.] This effort aligns with Alchemist CDC's vision of vibrant, equitable, healthy and diverse communities. Farmers' Markets are a great asset to communities, and can lead to improved health for area residents. By making it easier for lower-income populations to purchase food at farmers' markets, these community assets will become more equitable and accessible to all individuals.

This job provides an opportunity to learn more about food access and nutrition issues, engage directly with low-income individuals and small to midsize California farmers.
MAJOR TASKS:
➢ Ensure vendor and customer compliance with federal guidelines for accepting CalFresh.
➢Setup, staff and take down CalFresh scrip distribution booth weekly at Auburn farmers' market.
➢ Promote participation in the program amongst eligible vendors at the market.
➢ Inform customers about the Bonus Bucks incentive program.
➢Carry out community outreach tasks by building connections with local service organizations and community facilities.

➢Complete sales and customer tracking forms
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
➢Must be fluent in spoken and written English. Bi-lingual a plus (especially Spanish, Hmong, or Chinese)
➢ Must be courteous and outgoing, and enjoy meeting and talking with new people
➢ Basic math skills are very important.
➢ Detail oriented and highly organized
➢ Self-motivated with good work habits. Able to stay on task without constant supervision.
➢ Must have reliable verifiable transportation.

➢Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
➢Familiarity with Auburn, its geography, demographics and community resources is beneficial

➢Must be computer literate.

➢Experience with MS Excel is beneficial, but not required.

➢You will be required to store the booth equipment during the week between market days (fits in a ~3x3 ft. space) and transport it to/from the market using your own vehicle (easily fits in most compact cars). [1 pop-up canopy, small folding table, storage bin]

To apply: Send resume and two references to: