Farm Stand Market Student Assistant

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

. Improve the efficiency of UT Farm Stand’s market operations and logistics .

Posted 10/30/2026part-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesEntry Level💰 $13 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in market operations, logistics management, and community engagement, with a focus on sustainability and effective communication. Proficient in creating marketing materials and promoting local food systems through social media and outreach efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Market Operations ManagementSustainability PromotionCommunity EngagementSocial Media ManagementEvent Planning

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Soft Skills

Customer ServiceTeam CollaborationCommunicationWillingness to Work HardPassion for Sustainability

Industry Keywords

Inventory ManagementVendor CoordinationLocal Food SystemsSmall-Scale Retail ManagementMarket Promotions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve the efficiency of UT Farm Stand’s market operations and logistics
Assist with product ordering, inventory, and vendor coordination
Set up and run the biweekly UT Farm Stand market, including customer service and sales
Attend weekly meetings related to market planning and UT Farm Stand programs
Assist with outreach to campus partners and departments to promote the market and sustainability goals
Maintain and expand UT Farm Stand’s social media and campus presence through targeted market promotions
Support the planning and execution of market-related events and campaigns
Create marketing materials to advertise the market and educate the UT community on local and sustainable food systems
Work with the Market team on sustainable food systems, small-scale retail management, and community engagement
Perform outdoor garden and market work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials generally up to 25–40 lbs
Work primarily Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekend shifts based on business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Texas at Austin
Must be available to work a full semester in the position
No prior experience required
Willingness to work hard and passion for sustainability
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Must present acceptable original documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment
Criminal history background check required for finalists
Resume/CV required
Letter of interest required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs
Opportunities to develop professional skills through experiential education
Opportunities for leading work efforts and starting initiatives