¡En Martha’s Table damos la bienvenida a nuestros vecinos bilingües a que se unan como voluntarios en nuestros Mercados Saludables! Su apoyo es esencial para crear un ambiente acogedor y accesible para todas las familias, ayudando a distribuir alimentos frescos y nutritivos mientras fortalecemos nuestra comunidad juntos.
At Martha’s Table, we warmly welcome our bilingual neighbors to join us as volunteers in our Healthy Markets! Your support is essential in creating a welcoming and accessible environment for all families, helping distribute fresh, nutritious food while we strengthen our community together.
Position Overview:
The Martha's Table Market promotes healthy food access through no-cost grocery markets at our locations in Southeast and Northwest D.C. This position will support Martha’s Table’s Lobby Market Coordinator at our S.E. headquarters, The Commons, to complete essential set-up and operational tasks and ultimately ensure that community members have a joyful experience when picking up their groceries.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist Lobby Market Coordinator with market set-up tasks, including setting up tables, baskets, and other supplies
- Support unloading and organizing produce and dry goods deliveries from vendors
- Ensure the market is stocked with grocery items throughout the market
- Interact with community members in a front-facing role to provide excellent customer service
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Developed May Include:
- Interpersonal skills: Interacting with other volunteers and staff effectively to ensure a seamless market experience
- Communication skills: Actively listening to other volunteers, staff, and community members when they communicate their needs
- Problem-solving and time-management skills: Working in a fast-paced market environment to balance operational needs vs. the needs of the market. For example, if we are out of stock of a popular food item, but the line is very long.
- Leadership skills: If necessary, delegate tasks to other volunteers so they can effectively support you
- Organizational skills: Ensure food inventory and supplies are stocked neatly
Working Description:
While performing the duties of this job, the assistant may be asked to stand for extended periods of time, comfortably lift 30-50 lbs., and maintain an active shift.
