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This page is for publicizing volunteer and employment opportunities at certified farmers' markets, farms, and related organizations. If you are interested in posting an opportunity, please submit your information on the Contact page on this web site.

1) Opportunities For Farmers
2) Employment Opportunities
3) Volunteer Opportunities


Opportunities for Farmers

Wanted: Local California farmers for 2 new certified farmers' markets in Los Angeles area

The Atwater Village Farmers' Market (between Hollywood and Glendale) Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, Echo Park Farmers' Market (Parking Lot #663 on Logan Street, south of Sunset Boulevard) Fridays from 3 pm to 7pm, Hollywood Lemon Grove Farmers' Market (4959 Lemon Grove Ave @ Hobart Blvd) Wednesdays 9 am to 1 pm, and the Leimert Park Village Farmers' Market (east of Culver City) open Saturdays on 9 am - 2 pm are looking for farmers who grow:

Atwater Village FM
Baby lettuces
General vegetables (except Asian)
Organic fruits and vegetables
Cheese
Meats
Poultry
Eggs
Fish and shellfish

Echo Park FM
Asian Vegetables

Berries
Bread
Eggs
Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes

Hollywood Lemon Grove FM
Asian Vegetables
Avocados

Berries
Bread
Cheese
Honey
Local flowers
Potatoes

Leimert Park Village FM
Cheese
Eggs
Herbs
Meats?
Melon
Okra!
Potted Plants
Seasonal Fruit
Vegetables! (organic preferred)

Watts
Avocados
Cheese
Collards!
Hot Food
Juice
Sprouts!
Sweet Potatoes


Requirements:

  • Producer's Certificate: You must have a current producer certificate from the Office of County Agriculture Commissioner (stating where your farm is located and that you are approved to sell in a certified farmers' market), and any other appropriate license, permit, or certificate.
  • Application: Make sure you have a current application on file with SEE-LA. Call us at (323) 463-3171 for an application or to talk with a manager.



Employment Opportunities


Job Announcement: Canoga Park Farmers’ Market - Site Manager
Part-time: 24 - 30 hours/week – $15 / hour

Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), operator of the popular Sunday open-air Hollywood Farmers’ Market (HFM), is seeking a dynamic individual to assist in the operation of the Canoga Park Farmers’ Market (CPFM), on Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm (exact times TBD), located at the intersection of Sherman Way and Owensmouth Ave. in Canoga Park.

The Site Manager coordinates with farmers, community organizations and volunteers for the set-up, operation and promotion of the Market, as well as Market activities and programs under the direction of SEE-LA’s CEO/Market Manager.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience or interest in Certified Farmers’ Markets, agriculture, nutrition, food assistance programs and community outreach
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of people
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in English and Spanish in person, by telephone and in writing with farmers, vendors, government inspectors, market partners and the public
  • Experience or desire to learn to maintain records, prepare reports & enforce Market rules
  • Computer literacy
  • Must be able to work Saturdays and 2.5 weekdays

Major Duties:

CPFM Market Site – Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • Responsible for the physical set-up and take-down of market
  • Responsible for assigning vendor spaces, enforcing market rules and other pertinent laws and regulations
  • Ensure that the market site is well-maintained
  • Able to handle emergencies, complaints, and customer requests
  • Collect vendor fees and load lists
  • May require lifting, carrying or handling of heavy objects
  • Assist with market events and other tasks as needed

SEE-LA Office – 2.5 Weekdays (9am-5:30pm)

  • Prepare weekly market reports
  • Contact vendors, maintain vendor files and other administrative tasks as needed
  • Coordinate monthly events to be held at the market
  • Develop collaborative monthly calendar and outreach materials to promote the market
  • Attend neighborhood council and other relevant meetings, trainings and events
SEE-LA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Opportunity is open until filled.
Interested applicants, please send a cover letter and resume to:
SEE-LA
6605 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 220
Hollywood, CA 90028
Fax: (323) 463-1062

or use our Contact form (please use “ATTN: Jared RE: Canoga Park Farmers’ Market - Site Manager” as your subject line)

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Volunteer Opportunities

Hollywood Farmers' Market Needs Volunteers
SEE-LA is looking for a few good people to help out on Sundays at the Hollywood Farmers' Market. Our needs include:
  • Staffing the Market Information Booth (answering questions, handing out parking validations, selling market retail items, etc.)
  • Staffing our new "Veggie Valet" Service (a drop-off/pick-up site for customer's groceries)
  • Various Market activities and events including Tomato Festival, Anniversary Celebration, Spring Into Health, Chef Demos, auditing vendors
If you have special talents that don't fall into these areas but you believe would be useful to the market, please let us know. Interested? Contact Pompea or Jared at (323) 463-3171 or use our Contact form.


Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles
6605 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 220 Hollywood CA 90028 Tel (323)463-3171 Fax (323)463-1062