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Capital Roots Retail Market Assistant in Troy, New York

OBJECTIVE: Work in communities to support Capital Roots retail fresh food access programs. Providing direct services to consumers via our Mobile Markets (Veggie Mobile and Veggie Mobile Sprout), Healthy Stores and on-site market. QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent customer service and sales skills with a friendly, outgoing, and positive disposition. Strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent problem solving, self-motivated and a team player. Ability to handle money and make change, process credit cards and use digital scales. Experience working with diverse communities including people of all ages and backgrounds. Must be comfortable driving a cargo van and 16 box truck (no CDL required); must have a valid driver's license with the ability to drive and a driving record acceptable for insurance coverage. Ability to lift boxes in excess of 50 pounds. Some knowledge about fruits and vegetables (the willingness to learn) is a plus. Must have a genuine interest in the mission of Capital Roots. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Execute all retail markets programs effectively: engaging all customers, solving unique logistical problems, and have an innate ability to build genuine and trusting relationships among customers, volunteers and co-workers. Maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, co-workers and volunteers. Conduct outreach to constituent communities, new healthy store partners, organizations and service partners. Assist in the day-to-day finances and sales data for retail programs and tracking sales trends and customers served. Support the daily functions of the markets and food hub including sales, marketing, merchandising, packing, bagging, stocking, cleaning and moving large quantities of produce and equipment/materials. Safely operate Capital Roots vehicles in both city and rural areas, keeping vehicles clean and functional. Must participate in Capital Roots events, staff meetings, and all other duties as needed. SALARY & BENEFITS: This is a full-time non-exempt position (40 hours per week) paid at an annual rate of $32,240 per year, in a flexible work environment. Excellent benefits including comprehensive medical insurance and dental insurance upon hire. In addition to generous vacation time, we observe 11 paid holidays including three floating holidays and offer paid personal and sick time. You also have the option to enroll in our 403b retirement plan.

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