Do you love food and farmers markets, are social media savvy, and enjoy working in a bustling, lively environment? Would you enjoy interacting with customers, stallholders, and community, as part of a small team of staff and volunteers? Then the position of Operations Coordinator at the Barossa Farmers Market may be for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the operations of the weekly Saturday morning market under the direction of the General Manager.
- Liaise closely with the Market’s stallholders, including recording stallholder attendance and invoicing stallholder fees.
- Update the website and create content for social media platforms.
- Supervise a small team of coffee station staff and volunteers.
- Coordinate the Market information booth as required.
Position Details:
- This is a casual position, with varying hours up to 16 hours per week.
- Work includes a mix of WFH along with Friday and Saturday mornings on-site, including early morning starts on market day.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience within a busy hospitality, event, or retail setting.
- A demonstrated commitment to delivering a high standard of customer service.
- A passion for the food industry and the Barossa region.
- Working knowledge of WHS within the workplace.
Essential Skills:
- A proven ability to coordinate on-site and office operations.
- Enthusiasm for developing and maintaining relationships with stallholders, staff, volunteers, and members of the public.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisation and time-management skills.
- Ability to understand basic financial transactions.
- Competency in Microsoft Office and socials via the Meta Business Suite.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and learn new systems.
- Capable of working unsupervised and prioritising workload under pressure.
Employer Questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
- Do you have customer service experience?
