Event Vendor

Start Date: Feb 2025
Hours: 7-12 per event, primarily weekends
Experience Preferred: $14-$17 per hour, plus commission and some tips
Location: Telsaan Tea in Mount Horeb, WI and various events in South Central Wisconsin

Description: Take tea to markets and events and sell it. This job is fast-paced, changes constantly, is physically and mentally demanding, and requires working outdoors in nearly every weather condition. After a long, hard day of work you might have drank an entire gallon of water (or perhaps iced tea) and still feel dehydrated.

This job usually has no events in January, one event per month in February-April, and 2-3 events per month in May-December. Expect to spend a half or full day in the store each week in addition to working at events.

Possible/Probable markets for 2025:
Garden & Green Living Expo (3 days in Feb, in Madison)
The Bodega (once a month Apr/May-Aug/Sep, Fri evenings in Madison)
Firefly Night Market (once a month May-Sep, Fri evenings in Lake Mills)
Makers Market (1 Sat in May and Oct, in Sun Prairie)
Bittersweet Blessings Farm (1 Sat in May and Sept, in Deerfield)
Hometown Festival (1 Sat in July, in Platteville)
Dane County Fair (4 days in July, in Madison)
Sun Prairie Night Market(s) (details TBA)
Madison Night Market (up to once a month May-Oct, Thu evenings in Madison)
Cranfest (3 days in Sept, in Warrens)
Farmers Markets (TBD, open to discussion)
Other Events (TBD, open to discussion)

You must have a valid driver's license. You must have your own reliable vehicle that can transport a canopy tent, boxes of merchandise, weights, and other event supplies.

It is necessary to be able to write clear notes and understand written communication on both paper and on electronic devices. Physical requirements include standing and walking for up to 12 hours, talking up to 10 hours, driving (with breaks, and also with brakes), lifting up to 60 lbs repetitively for short durations, reaching overhead, and lifting up to 15 lbs overhead.

The ideal candidate is pragmatic, comfortable working independently, exhibits strong problem-solving skills, and can think on their feet. They must be personable, considerate, and capable of committing to a schedule. Must be willing to try tea and learn about it.

Benefits: Employee Discount, Free Hot Tea, Meal Stipend, Mileage Reimbursement, Paid Travel Time, Seasonal Break (5-7 weeks, approximately Christmas until early February)