Rutgers The State University
Market Ambassador - New Brunswick Community Farmers Market
Rutgers The State University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Market Ambassador - New Brunswick Community Farmers MarketPosting Number 24TM0297Department SEBS-Family&CommunityHealthSciOverviewPosting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Market Ambassador - New Brunswick Community Farmers Market for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The New Brunswick Community Farmers Market (NBCFM) provides opportunities for students and community residents to work for the market, helping us to achieve our vital mission.Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Assists with ongoing programs designed to improve food security for members of the Rutgers and New Brunswick communities.Works at the weekly markets, promoting/tabling at special events as representatives for NBCFM (with a focus on neighborhood and community engagement).Under the direction of research team leaders, the Market Ambassadors will serve as liaisons between the NBCFM and local organizations and networks, including houses of worship, cultural centers, food pantries, and schools.Assists with the collection of data from consumer surveys, transmits findings from the research team, and engages in outreach by delivering promotional presentations, distributes flyers/brochures and broadly shares information about the benefits of shopping at the NBCFM.
Position Status Part TimeHours Per Week 20 - 25Daily Work Shift DayWork ArrangementThis position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.FLSA NonexemptPosition Salary $20 per hourPayroll Designation PeopleSoftTerms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - HourlyQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of related experience.
Certifications/LicensesPreferred Qualifications
The ideal candidates will be fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish.Strong candidates will have relevant prior experience with at least one of the following: community surveys/research, food preparation and service, customer service and marketing, community nutrition, and/or farmers markets.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Market Ambassadors must be reliable, punctual, and dependable with a friendly, personable, and outgoing disposition.Ambassadors must be eager to communicate in an engaging and respectful manner with diverse residents of the New Brunswick community.
Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work Environment
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (including weekends and evenings) and the ability to travel to locations throughout New Brunswick are required.
Special ConditionsPosting Details
Posting Open Date 07/15/2024Posting Close Date 01/15/2025Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers University-New BrunswickHome Location Campus Cook (RU-New Brunswick)City New BrunswickState NJLocation DetailsPre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Market Ambassador - New Brunswick Community Farmers MarketPosting Number 24TM0297Department SEBS-Family&CommunityHealthSciOverviewPosting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Market Ambassador - New Brunswick Community Farmers Market for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The New Brunswick Community Farmers Market (NBCFM) provides opportunities for students and community residents to work for the market, helping us to achieve our vital mission.Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Assists with ongoing programs designed to improve food security for members of the Rutgers and New Brunswick communities.Works at the weekly markets, promoting/tabling at special events as representatives for NBCFM (with a focus on neighborhood and community engagement).Under the direction of research team leaders, the Market Ambassadors will serve as liaisons between the NBCFM and local organizations and networks, including houses of worship, cultural centers, food pantries, and schools.Assists with the collection of data from consumer surveys, transmits findings from the research team, and engages in outreach by delivering promotional presentations, distributes flyers/brochures and broadly shares information about the benefits of shopping at the NBCFM.
Position Status Part TimeHours Per Week 20 - 25Daily Work Shift DayWork ArrangementThis position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.FLSA NonexemptPosition Salary $20 per hourPayroll Designation PeopleSoftTerms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - HourlyQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of related experience.
Certifications/LicensesPreferred Qualifications
The ideal candidates will be fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish.Strong candidates will have relevant prior experience with at least one of the following: community surveys/research, food preparation and service, customer service and marketing, community nutrition, and/or farmers markets.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Market Ambassadors must be reliable, punctual, and dependable with a friendly, personable, and outgoing disposition.Ambassadors must be eager to communicate in an engaging and respectful manner with diverse residents of the New Brunswick community.
Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work Environment
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (including weekends and evenings) and the ability to travel to locations throughout New Brunswick are required.
Special ConditionsPosting Details
Posting Open Date 07/15/2024Posting Close Date 01/15/2025Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers University-New BrunswickHome Location Campus Cook (RU-New Brunswick)City New BrunswickState NJLocation DetailsPre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement