Overview

Position Title:Freight House Farmers Market

Company:City Of Davenport

Location:Davenport, IA

Job Description:

The FHFM Supplemental Nutritional Assistant Program (SNAP) Assistant AmeriCorps member will have a passion for building our local community and economy by enriching the customer’s experience of the Market by increasing access, awareness, and education of local foods, and to strengthen and support our farmers’ successes. The FHFM SNAP Assistant AmeriCorps Member will serve alongside other AmeriCorps members at the FHFM Information Booth.  They will coordinate and process the (food stamps/SNAP) cards, and plastic tokens, in addition to being the information portal for customers’ inquires about the Market in general.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage Market’s Low-Income Access Program and Information Booth, including community outreach.
  • Maintain accurate financial records for the Info Booth Program.
  • Organize and ensure the care of Info Booth supplies and materials.
  • Use Market’s Info Booth as a central access point for overall promotion of the market, it’s activities and programs, including updating SNAP EBT information
  • Communicate with Program Coordinator and Market Manager about any issues that arise on-site during market days.
  • Perform regular check-ins with EBT Committee to give and receive constructive feedback about progress of programs.

Requirements:

  • Strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks
  • Proficient in Google Drive and Sheets
  • Knowledge of web-based applications and email; therefore, a personal computer and access to internet(during non-market hours)are also required
  • Familiarity with non-profits and grants is helpful.