Event and Program Assistant

The Event and Program Assistant is a full time employee of the Hillcrest Business Association (40 hours a week) and reports to the Executive Director. Hillcrest Farmers Market: • Assist the Farmers Market Manager with: • Weekly staffing of the information booth at the Hillcrest Farmers Market • Setting up and breaking down the information booth and retail display • Providing information to market visitors and answering customer questions • Selling concessions and processing payments • Tracking and reporting concession inventory • Engaging with vendors and supporting general market operations as needed • Coordinate with local media partners (Edible Magazine, The Word, and other outlets) to ensure timely restocking of publications at the market booth. • Entering and managing vendor information. • Assist the Special Event Manager with day of event support including but not limited to: • Assisting with event setup and logistical elements. • Proficient in website management (e.g., Squarespace) and email platforms (e.g., Constant Contact) • Strong customer service and public engagement abilities • Event planning and on-site coordination experience • Vendor recruitment, communication, and management skills • Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking skills • Comfortable working weekends and in outdoor environments • Able to work independently and as part of a team • Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented under pressure • The ability to work well under deadlines, and manage several projects simultaneously.