2025 Market Vendor

Part-time Market Vendors for the 2025 Market Season

Job Description Located Below

Application will be available through April 2025.

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Job Description

Greco Greens is an organic indoor farm based in Glenview,
IL, offering fresh and freeze-dried microgreens, and organic salad dressings.
We offer free local delivery all year and run shipping options in the
off-market season. We also participate in several farmers' markets in the
northern Chicagoland area. Our unique "grown for you" method ensures
that our greens are harvested within 24 hours of delivery, staying fresh for
2-3 weeks or longer when stored properly. Our priority is excellent customer
service and to provide the freshest, cleanest, longest lasting and healthiest
microgreens in the Chicagoland area. We are growing and are looking to add to
our team!

 

Farmers' Market Vendor – Microgreens Specialist
Part-Time, 1-2 Days/Week
$15-$18/hr Depending on Experience

Role Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable vendor to join our
farmers' market team! This role focuses on live cutting and weighing microgreen
boxes and actively pushing sales through creating custom samples for potential
customers. This is a part-time on-site role. We are based out of Glenview, IL
but the markets will be located either in Winnetka, Highland Park, Evanston,
Lake Bluff, and surrounding areas. The responsibilities for this role include:

  • Arriving on-time to set-up and break down the vendor booth at the market independently
  • Live cut of microgreens – cut and weigh each fresh order per the customer’s request
  • Engaging with customers by making samples and sharing provided information
  • Showcasing new products and upselling
  • Handling transactions – both cash and credit
  • Prepare and present custom salad samples to prospective buyers
  • Maintain food safety standards and cleanliness


Qualifications

  • Customer service and sales skills
  • Some experience in retail or farmers' markets preferred
  • Interest in health and nutrition a must
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Reliability and punctuality are essential
  • Food handling certification is required and will be compensated
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to be flexible in different situations – farmers’ markets aren’t always perfect
  • Able to lift 50lbs and stand for 4-6 hours

Love Greens and Farming?
Apply to join our team today!