Summer Market Assistant

The Fireweed Community Market is looking for a Summer Market Assistant!

We are looking for someone energetic, independent, and hard-working to join our market team this summer!

Position Title: Market Assistant
Hours of Work: 8 hours/week
Supervisor’s Title: Summer Market Manager
Salary: $20-$23/hr depending on experience
Type of Work: Seasonal | every Thursday from June 18 – September 24, 2026

Posting: Open until filled

About the Summer Market

The Fireweed Community Market Society (FCMS) was formed in 2005 with the mandate of promoting the production and consumption of Yukon products. Since that time, strong community support has resulted in increasing membership and awareness of locally grown agricultural products, locally produced foods using local ingredients, locally grown garden and bedding plants, and locally made arts and crafts. The FCMS delivers two core markets in Whitehorse; the Fireweed Summer Market from mid-May to mid-September in Shipyards Park and the Fireweed Winter Market in December in the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.

This year the summer market runs from 3:00 – 7:00 PM every Thursday for 20 weeks, from May 14th to September 24th, 2026. Approximately 60–80 vendors sell at the market, drawing around 1,500 visitors each market day. The market also hosts buskers and other activities throughout the season including agricultural and art workshops and special events in partnership with community organizations.

Summary of Position

The Market Assistant is a seasonal position supporting the Market Manager in the day-of operations and execution of the summer market at Shipyards Park. This position runs from June 18th to September 24th and includes 8 hours of work on location from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM every Thursday. Market day work includes a physically demanding market setup (12:00 – 3:00 PM), market delivery (3:00 – 7:00 PM), and market takedown (7:00 – 8:00 PM).

Principal Activities and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Market Manager to deliver the summer market;
• On market day, unload the trailer and set up the market with tents, tables, chairs, and signs;
• Attend the FCMS booth and help process transactions on a Square point of sale (POS) system for vendor and customer payments;
• Take down and load the trailer after the market closes, this work takes place outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions;
• Assist with trailer hookup and the unloading and loading of market equipment, which involves heavy lifting (tents, tables, sandbags) and long periods of standing and walking;
• Deliver good customer service and process sales transactions at the FCMS booth;
• Accurately enter and monitor sales made on behalf of FCMS;
• Represent FCMS to the public in a professional manner with an understanding of the FCMS mandate and Summer Market Rules and Guidelines
• Work with the Market Manager to ensure special events and workshops are delivered on schedule
• Assist in collecting videos, and photos for the market's social media platforms

Qualifications

• A strong communicator who thrives in a busy outdoor market environment;
  
• Able to work long hours in varying weather conditions (rain, wind, etc.);
  
• Works well with minimal supervision once instructed and takes direction well;
  
• A team player who supports the friendly and community-focused nature of the market;
  
• Strong organizational skills;
  
• Able to lift and move loads of up to 25 kg;
  
• Comfortable using an iPad and Square POS system or equivalent;
  
• Previous customer service experience considered an asset.

How to Apply

• To be considered for this position, please email a cover letter and resume stating why you should be considered.
• Email applications to [email protected].
• You must be available every Thursday between June and September.

Thank you to all who apply. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Fireweed Community Market Society