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Job Title: Farmers Market Assistant
Location: Austin, TX
Employment Type: Part-time (Saturdays only)
Pay: $15/hour + tips
About us: Sightseer Coffee is a queer- and women-owned specialty coffee roaster based in Austin, Texas. We source exclusively from women producers and pay above Fair Trade prices to help build a more equitable coffee supply chain. You can read more about us here!
Position overview: We're looking for a reliable, upbeat, and self-motivated person to represent Sightseer Coffee at our Saturday farmers market booth. This role involves a mix of behind-the-scenes logistics, customer-facing service, and brand ambassadorship. You’ll be the face of Sightseer Coffee for many customers, so a friendly and approachable demeanor is key!
Responsibilities:
- Arrive at our South Austin roastery early Saturday morning
- Brew and prepare hot coffee for market service
- Load coffee, equipment, and supplies into the company van
- Drive the van to the farmers market location in North Austin
- Set up our booth, including tent, tables, signage, brewing station, etc
- Serve hot coffee, cold brew, and retail bags of beans
- Engage warmly with customers and represent Sightseer's brand values
- Process sales using our POS system (Dripos)
- Tear down and pack up the booth after market closes
- Drive everything back to the roastery and unload
Qualifications:
- A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Must be comfortable driving a fairly large van.
- Punctual, dependable, and able to work independently
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for several hours
- Experience with coffee, food service, pop ups, or markets is a plus
- Comfort with early mornings and working outdoors in the Texas heat
- A love of coffee and an appreciation for what we do!
To Apply:
Email your resume to info@sightseercoffee.co along with a short note about why you're interested.
