Market Manager

2 days ago

Sackville NB EL B, Canada Sackville Farmers' Market Full time

Position overview

Are you an organized go-getter interested in supporting local producers?

The Sackville Farmers' Market is looking for someone to manage their Saturday market and be the 'go-to' person for both vendors and customers. The manager is responsible for overseeing the running of the market on Saturday mornings; duties during non-market hours include, but are not limited to, administrative tasks, marketing, and outreach.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and breakdown of Saturday Farmers' Market, indoors in the winter and outdoors in the summer.
  • Be visible and accessible to vendors and customers during Farmers' Market hours.
  • Act as the emergency contact person and manage the situation in the event of an emergency at the Market.
  • Collect, record, and deposit vendor fees. Report this information weekly, to the market's Treasurer.
  • Report to the Sackville Farmers' Market Board of Directors.
  • Report to monthly Board meetings and annual general Farmers' Market meetings
  • Interpret and enforce market Rules and Regulations consistently and fairly, and address complaints and/or disputes as necessary.
  • Act as liaison to Business Partners and Town Council and provide twice-yearly presentations on the market's operations.
  • Work with the Board and Market Committees to develop promotions, marketing, and special programming.
  • Coordinate communications across various platforms, including the website, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
  • Respond to phone, email, and Facebook inquiries promptly.
  • Recruit and orient new vendors.
  • Organize and keep accurate vendor profile information.
  • Handle inquiries from new vendors.
  • Communicate with vendors about special events or circumstances.
  • Act as liaison with Public Health and relay relevant information to vendors.
  • Draft applications for funding or licensing and ensure any contracts of the Sackville Farmers Market are renewed and kept current.
  • Work to make the market as efficient as possible and to optimize the work of the Market Manager.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.

Requirements

  • Essential to be on-site Saturdays 7am-2pm throughout the year as well as additional Friday night markets as scheduled.
  • Interest in and knowledge of local food, artisan, and market communities.
  • Reliable, friendly, self-motivated, organized, good self- and time-management.
  • Proficient in professional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in conflict resolution.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Able to work with a volunteer board and non-profit organization.
  • Competence with computer programs such as Excel, email and social media.
  • Available for phone and email contact throughout the week (phone and computer will be provided).
  • Physical capabilities to set up and move tables, work outside in the wintertime, walk between indoor and outdoor market location repeatedly.
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset
  • Possession of a provincially or nationally recognized safe food handling certificate.
  • Car and a valid driver's license so you can transport market paraphernalia.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person

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