The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce (WPBCC) is the business association for the Chicago communities of Wicker Park and Bucktown. We work to increase the economic development of our members and encourage profitable relationships within the community. We work to promote our business members through a variety of efforts, including marketing initiatives, special events, networking opportunities, and sponsorship programs. WPBCC activities include technical assistance to businesses, networking events, member newsletter, marketing programs, promotional materials, community relations, and business attraction and retention. WPBCC is the Sole Service Provider for the WPB Special Service Area (SSA) #33, which funds numerous programs and services in the commercial districts of Wicker Park and Bucktown.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Farmers Market Assistant is a seasonal part time position which supports the Farmers Market Manager with onsite market operations. This position works onsite at the outdoor market (rain or shine) every Sunday starting early spring and running through late fall with market hours of 8am-2pm. The FM Assistant will have great exposure to local food system operations, gain hands-on experience with community development and work with local businesses, artists, and volunteers to support market operations.

Supervision:

Works under the supervision of the FM Manager and Executive Director. Assists the FM Manager in market operations and programming.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

1. Operations -

• Monitor vendor attendance, market rules, and product offerings

• Assist with market set up, operations, and clean up including FM tent and market supplies

• Operate market SNAP/LINK purchases including operation of the point-of-sale machine

• Coordinate with FM Manager for volunteers

• Day of event assistance for market programming including check in, set up, and clean up

• Assist with FM Manager with recording market statistics, filing out incident reports, and other duties as requested

2. Marketing –

• Assist with highlighting vendor offerings and capturing photos to be used on social media

• Opportunity to create promotional campaigns with FM Manager to improve engagement

Qualifications: 

- Ability to easily follow directions given in person or in writing

- Dependable and can fully commit to working every Sunday of market season

- Good at problem solving and is improvement oriented

- Access to reliable transportation, email, and phone

- Professional communication style

- Ability to assist FM Manager in case of conflict while demonstrating integrity and discretion

- Ability to lift 50 pounds

- Interest in marketing, social media, sustainability, local business, and economic development issues

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Part time seasonal position, compensated at $16.60/hour

• Hands-on experience with local community and economic development

• Insight into utilizing events and other programs as economic and community development tools

• Develop professional relationships and network with local vendors, business-owners, residents and City officials

• Opportunity to work on multiple Chamber & SSA projects and events

• Open invitation to attend all Chamber events, including monthly networking mixers, Wicker Park Fest, State of the Wards, and more

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submit cover letter and resume with subject line: WPFM Seasonal Assistant to Pamela Maass, Executive Director, Pamela@wickerparkbucktown.com  No calls please. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.