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Market Manager
Mission of the Northside Farmers Market:
The Northside Farmers Market (NFM) has a three-pronged mission:
Northside Farmers Market Manager Job Description:
The Northside Farmers Market Manager is the lead market director/administrator and on-site person in charge at the farmers market (every Wednesday afternoon). The Manager builds and maintains positive relationships with vendors, community partners, neighboring businesses and shoppers to create a safe and vibrant gathering place where vendors can prosper.
The Market Manager is responsible for enforcing NFM policies and assuring smooth and safe operations. The successful Market Manager possesses strong customer service skills, an ability to work under time constraints, excellent conflict resolution skills, a positive and team-minded attitude and the ability to think on their feet in a fast-paced environment. This is a physical, public-facing, outdoor job and requires the ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs and respond to any emergency situations. Working conditions can include, but are not limited to rain, heat, freezing temperatures and wind – as well as pleasant and beautiful weather.
Accountability
The Market Manager is accountable to the NFM Advisory Board who sets all market policies.
Qualifications
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Creative thinking & problem solving skills
• Passion and dedication to the community
• Commitment to local food access and farming
• Self-motivation
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with vendors and customers
• Social Media Marketing knowledge
• Financial & budgeting skills
• Computer skills – spreadsheet, word processing, graphic design, communication, etc
• Access to reliable transportation
Time
Year-round, part-time position with primary responsibilities including day-to-day operations and administration of NFM. Hours per week vary, ranging from 18-24 hours per week, depending on market season and work-load. Work-week includes on-site presence at the market during all market hours, as well as off-site work during non-market hours.
Compensation
$20-$22 Hourly wage, paid monthly.
General Responsibilities
Coordinate Marketing/Promotional Materials
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and references to jobsnfm@gmail.com by March 10, 2023.
NFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity & inclusivity.
For general information about the Northside Farmers Market, visit www.northsidefm.org/
Mission of the Northside Farmers Market:
The Northside Farmers Market (NFM) has a three-pronged mission:
- to support our urban community by increasing access to healthy and affordable foods;
- to be a vibrant social and educational hub providing to our community the tools to discover and increase consumption of local foods; and
- to support our local food producers by working to create a viable business venue in which to sell their products.
Northside Farmers Market Manager Job Description:
The Northside Farmers Market Manager is the lead market director/administrator and on-site person in charge at the farmers market (every Wednesday afternoon). The Manager builds and maintains positive relationships with vendors, community partners, neighboring businesses and shoppers to create a safe and vibrant gathering place where vendors can prosper.
The Market Manager is responsible for enforcing NFM policies and assuring smooth and safe operations. The successful Market Manager possesses strong customer service skills, an ability to work under time constraints, excellent conflict resolution skills, a positive and team-minded attitude and the ability to think on their feet in a fast-paced environment. This is a physical, public-facing, outdoor job and requires the ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs and respond to any emergency situations. Working conditions can include, but are not limited to rain, heat, freezing temperatures and wind – as well as pleasant and beautiful weather.
Accountability
The Market Manager is accountable to the NFM Advisory Board who sets all market policies.
Qualifications
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Creative thinking & problem solving skills
• Passion and dedication to the community
• Commitment to local food access and farming
• Self-motivation
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with vendors and customers
• Social Media Marketing knowledge
• Financial & budgeting skills
• Computer skills – spreadsheet, word processing, graphic design, communication, etc
• Access to reliable transportation
Time
Year-round, part-time position with primary responsibilities including day-to-day operations and administration of NFM. Hours per week vary, ranging from 18-24 hours per week, depending on market season and work-load. Work-week includes on-site presence at the market during all market hours, as well as off-site work during non-market hours.
Compensation
$20-$22 Hourly wage, paid monthly.
General Responsibilities
Coordinate Marketing/Promotional Materials
- Social media, weekly newsletter, website, etc.
- Create graphics and print materials
- Managing Setup, Oversight, Transactions, and Takedown
- Vendor & Customer Relations
- Maintaining compliance of Market Rules and Policies; signing leases/MOUs
- Responsible for solicitation and execution of sponsorship
- Work with Board in fundraising and event efforts
- Coordinate grant writing, implementation & reporting
- Finances, budget and market information tracking
- Manage incentive programs
- Manage staff and volunteers
- Attending and creating reports for monthly meetings
- Working with board committees
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and references to jobsnfm@gmail.com by March 10, 2023.
NFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity & inclusivity.
For general information about the Northside Farmers Market, visit www.northsidefm.org/