Farmers Market Ambassador Application

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Company: Made Whole Food Co.

Position Type: Part-time / Seasonal (~12 hours per week, May-October 2026)
Markets:

  • Saturday Haymarket + Sunday Collegeview in Lincoln, NE

  • Saturday Kearney, NE

  • Saturday Grand Island, NE

About Made Whole Food Co.

Made Whole Food Co. creates nourishing, whole-food products featuring “superfoods from the prairie”. We believe food is about relationship: with nature, others, and our Creator. Farmers markets are a core way we build relationships, connect people to the source of their food, and support the health + wholeness of the community.

Position Overview

We’re looking for Farmers Market Ambassadors to run our booths at the Lincoln, Grand Island, and Kearney, Nebraska markets.

This role is about more than selling--it’s about creating a welcoming + relational experience, educating about whole foods, and representing the heart behind Made Whole Food Co.

Market Schedule

Saturday - Grand Island Farmers Market

  • May 23 – October 24 (23 markets)

  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Setup begins around 6:30 AM

Saturday - Kearney Farmers Market

  • May 2 – October 24 (26 markets)

  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Setup begins around 7:00 AM

Saturday – Lincoln Haymarket Farmers Market*

  • May 2 – October 10 (24 markets)

  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Setup begins around 7:00 AM

Sunday – Lincoln Collegeview Farmers Market**

  • April 26 – October 25 (27 markets)

  • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Special hours: May 10 & 24 → 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Setup begins 1 hour before market

*If applying for Lincoln markets, please indicate on application if you are able to work one or both. Ideally the Lincoln FM Ambassador would be able to cover both Saturday + Sunday markets each weekend, but we recognize this is a significant commitment for the summer. We are open to building a small team if necessary.

**It’s important to us that market participation feels life-giving, restful, and relationship-centered, especially on Sundays. We want this role to fit into a healthy rhythm of life, including time for worship, rest, and community. Please indicate on application if working the Sunday market in Lincoln would interfere with your day of rest, as it will not interfere with your qualification for hire.

Qualifications

  • Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable talking with people

  • Reliable and punctual

  • Strong communication and personal responsibility

  • Interest in whole foods, health, or local agriculture

  • Able to lift 30–40 lbs and handle market setup

Responsibilities

  • Purchase a bag of ice before each market

  • Arrive ~1 hour early for setup (must be ready 30 minutes before market start)

  • Set up booth (tent, table, signage, product display, sampling station)

  • Prepare and serve samples of switchel

  • Engage customers and share the story of Made Whole Food Co.

  • Answer basic questions about ingredients and products

  • Process sales (card, cash, tokens if applicable)

  • Maintain a clean, inviting booth space

  • Ensure booth complies with all food service requirements

  • Communicate with market staff for reporting requirements

  • Pack down booth after market

Weekly responsibilities:

  • Track and report inventory (switchel flavors, cups, sparkling water, etc.)

  • Log sales in a shared Google spreadsheet (bottles sold, payment types, etc.)

  • Coordinate with team/approved substitues if you are not able to cover a particular weekend

Other capacities:

  • Storage of switchel inventory in a provided upright fridge/freezer (ie in a garage or shed)

  • Storage of booth supplies (tent, table, cups, cooler, etc)

  • Reliable transportation able to fit all supplies and inventory for transport to and from markets

*If you are not able to meet these final 3 requirements, please indicate on application and we can work collaboratively to find a solution that works well for your space and living situation.

Training & Support

We will be present your first market to:

  • Help you set up

  • Train you on serving samples

  • Walk through product knowledge and customer interaction

Our goal is for you to feel confident and comfortable representing the brand.

Compensation

  • $4 per bottle sold

  • Typical sales at similar markets ~24–30 bottles per market, and there is strong potential to exceed average with engagement + consistency

  • Free Made Whole Food Co. products

  • Opportunity to grow with a local food business + serve community

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Please contact us with questions!

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