We're Hiring!

 We're Hiring a year-round part-time market manager!

                    The SODU Farmers’ Market is currently seeking a year-round part-time manager (20-25 hrs./week) who has a passion for the local food movement. 

We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented person with great communication skills to manage the Market and assist with Market promotion within the community. 

Responsibilities 

Preparation and Attendance for Saturday market | 60% 

● Communicates with Market vendors for weekly product information, stall assignments, and RSVP confirmations 

●  Drafts and releases weekly vendor and customer newsletters 

● Attends nearly all (50) Saturday Markets, including setting up and taking down Manager and Activity Tents, stations,    and accessories

          ● Collects weekly market statistics  

● Ensures vendors and shoppers are in compliance with market rules and bylaws 

● Develops and coordinates Music and Educational activities at Market

Day-to-day administration, communication, and other tasks | 30% 

● Completes data entry on all relevant Market Statistics 

● Performs token reconciliation and stall fee handling 

● Makes timely deposits of stall fees 

● Maintains positive & collaborative vendor and customer relationships 

● Communicates in a timely fashion with vendors, customers, potential corporate and community sponsors, grantors, and others, serving as the public face of the market 

● Researches grants and other forms of fundraising and maintains accurate records to support grant reimbursement 

● Works with Events and Marketing Committees to fulfill market objectives 

● Maintains a regular social media presence for market 

Monthly board meetings | 10% 

● Prepare statistics, graphs, and monthly market information for the board’s review 

● Attend the first portion of the board meeting and present the monthly manager’s report 

● Provide insight into the health of the Market 

● Serves as liaison between Market vendors and the Board of Directors 

Qualifications

Required 

● A passion for the local food movement, and a history of community engagement 

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Attention to detail, and good follow-through

● Experience using Google Drive, Docs, & Sheets

● Experience using social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

Required

● Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.  Must be able to lift 25 pounds and intermittently lift 50 pounds regularly.

Preferred 

● A background in grant writing is a bonus 

● Experience with MailChimp

● Fluency in Spanish