Market Associate

Are you passionate about serving your community and helping neighbors access nutritious food? Do you enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced environment where every day makes a meaningful impact? As a market associate you'll help ensure a welcoming shopping experience for neighbors while supporting inventory management, food safety, volunteer engagement, and daily market operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys customer service, community engagement, warehouse operations, and working collaboratively to fight hunger in our community. If you're committed to community service, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of meaningful work every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join one of the largest and most respected nonprofit organizations in Southwest Florida; selected the 2021 Nonprofit of the Year by the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and acknowledged nationally as an industry thought leader. All Faiths Food Bank has been selected as one of the Best Companies to Work for three consecutive years by Florida Trend Magazine and received the 2025 Top Workplaces Award by Sarasota Herald Tribune. All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) works not only to fight hunger today but also strives to end hunger•forever•by helping families and individuals gain long-term food security, enjoy better health outcomes, and achieve self-sufficiency. Market Operations & Neighbor Support Support daily operations of the market, including stocking shelves, unloading deliveries, organizing inventory, and assisting neighbors during shopping hours Maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized market environment Provide exceptional customer service and create a positive, neighbor-centered experience Collaborate with volunteers and staff to ensure smooth daily operations Assist the Operations Lead with ongoing operational needs and special projects Inventory & Food Safety Follow food safety standards and inventory procedures, including First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices Monitor product quality and promptly remove spoiled or damaged items Receive, unload, and properly store incoming deliveries Maintain accurate inventory records and document stock movement as required Complete ServSafe training and certification Administrative & Reporting Accurately document activities using established data collection and reporting systems Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organization's mission Schedule Flexibility is required. Evening and weekend work is a regular part of this position.

Tuesday:

10:00 AM•8:00

PM Wednesday:

11:00 AM•8:00

PM Thursday:

6:30 AM•3:00

PM Friday:

6:30 AM•3:00

PM Saturday:

7:00 AM•1:00 PM Qualifications Required Knowledge of the Newtown community Strong customer service and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment Commitment to serving vulnerable populations and helping end hunger in our community Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends Preferred Resident of or active member of the Newtown community Bilingual in Spanish and/or Creole Experience working in community service, food distribution, retail, customer service, warehouse operations, or nonprofit settings Physical Requirements Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds Ability to use material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks, dollies, and carts Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout most of the workday Ability to work in varying weather conditions and occasionally noisy environments

Our Mission, Values, Strategic Goals:

Together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community.

Values:

Respectful, Transparent, Excel, Responsible, Innovative, Collaborative Strategic Goals:

Understand Our Neighbors' Experience with Hunger Address Hunger from Our Neighbors' Perspective Advance Our Neighbors' Economic Mobility by Ending Hunger Help All Our Neighbors Recognize that Hunger is Next Door Notice to external

Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies:

AFFB does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through our website, application process, or directly to any employee. AFFB will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company. We commit to providing policies, systems, and a culture where our staff and those we serve will be afforded equitable access and opportunities to reach their full potential and feel valued, respected, and supported. To learn more about All Faiths, please go to our website:

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 5% Match Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to work in both indoor and outdoor environments with varying weather conditions? Are you currently, or have you ever been, an employee of AFFB? If so, when and in what capacity? Are any of your relatives, household members employees at AFFB? What interests you MOST about this position? What is your expected/required compensation for this role? Knowledge of, and connection to, the Newtown community required; resident or member of the community preferred. Please explain your connection. Are you able to lift up to 50 lbs? Are you available to work early mornings, nights, and weekends?

Tuesday:

10:00 AM•8:00

PM Wednesday:

11:00 AM•8:00

PM Thursday:

6:30 AM•3:00

PM Friday:

6:30 AM•3:00

PM Saturday:

7:00 AM•1:00

PM Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Haitian Creole (Preferred)

Location:

Sarasota, FL 34234 (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Sarasota, FL 34234 (Required)

Work Location:

In person