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Position Title: Food on the Move Market Staff
Reports to: Food Access Coordinator
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Organization Information:
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The Rhode Island Public Health Institute (www.riphi.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization whose mission is to promote community health and eliminate health disparities
in Rhode Island and beyond. RIPHI oversees public health programs, conducts translational
and policy research, and trains students and public health practitioners. Our current
portfolio includes programs related to food insecurity, nutrition and active living, hepatitis C
and HIV, pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce HIV transmission, geographically-focused health
interventions, and other efforts to reduce health disparities. RIPHI often partners with
Brown University and the Rhode Island Department of Health to develop innovative public
health programs.
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The mission of the ‘Food on the Move’ mobile market program is to improve the dietary
behaviors of underserved RI residents by increasing access to affordable, healthful food
through a discount, mobile food market that travels from neighborhood to neighborhood
‘making the healthy choice easy and affordable’. !
Position Summary:
This position is a key Team Member to deliver the Rhode Island Public Health Institute’s
(RIPHI) innovative and evidence-based ‘Food on the Move’ mobile, healthful food markets to
a variety of sites in low-income neighborhoods, worksites and colleges across the state.
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Market staff is responsible for assisting with the daily operation of the mobile market and
serving our customers. The mobile produce market brings fresh, affordable fruit and
vegetables to sites around Rhode Island. Responsibilities include stocking the truck with new
inventory at the start of each day, unpacking and setting up produce displays, maintaining
displays throughout the market, cashiering and packaging produce for customers, and
ensuring customer satisfaction. It also includes assisting with closing out the market at the
end of the day, running inventory reports using the Point of Sale (POS) system, and reporting
regularly to the Food Access Coordinator and the Executive Director of RIPHI. Typically two
markets are held per day; early morning and evening work may be required. The applicant
will work collaboratively with other Market Staff and the Food Access Coordinator. The
position includes driving a van with a trailer; applicant’s willingness to train to drive the
vehicle is essential.
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This position will ensure a positive image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient
customer service to clients and client site personnel. RIPHI Market Staff reports directly to
the Food Access Coordinator.
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Job Functions:
• Stock the mobile trailer each morning by packaging and loading crates of produce into
the vehicle
• Unpack and display the market produce at the market and continually monitoring quality
of all products being sold in accordance with market protocols.
• Use the Point of Sale cashiering system to manage, track and report pricing and inventory.
• Report on sales to the Market Team Leader at end of each site and follow procedures to
maintain supply of produce, which may include ordering and sourcing additional produce.
• Break down market displays and repackage produce at the end of each market in
compliance with market protocols.
• Attend RIPHI staff meetings and events when applicable.
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Requirements:
• Knowledge and appreciation of ‘Food on the Move’ mission and desire to bring fresh fruits
and vegetables to client sites.
• Provide clear communication with clients and excellent customer service.
• Follow procedures and policies set by Market Team Leader, Network Manager and other
Team members for all aspects of ‘Food on the Move’ Mobile Market.
• Available to work a flexible schedule based on needs of client sites.
• Must be able to bend and lift loads, up to 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to
100 pounds.
• Must be able to respond to constructive criticism and feedback from supervisors and
colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member is essential to this position.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must be interested and willing to be trained to
drive the mobile market, which is a large van and hitched trailer.
• Market Staff position is subject to change over time given needs of the organization.
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Other Desirable Skills:
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese is desirable but not required
• Interest in and knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating
• Experience in customer service is desirable
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Compensation and Commitment:
Up to 15 hours per week
Compensation commensurate with experience
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Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter explaining qualifications and
experience. Please direct correspondence to:
Eliza Cohen, Food Access Coordinator
(401) 863-6232
121 South Main Street, Providence, RI, 02912
[email protected] | www.riphi.org
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