Echo Park Farmers' Market Manager

SEE-LA•Los Angeles, CA

21d•$25 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Description TITLE: Manager, Echo Park Farmers’ Market STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt (hourly) REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Northeast LA Farmers’ Markets LOCATION: Hybrid: Telecommuting + On-Site at Farmers’ Markets + Office (one day/week) COMPENSATION: $25/hr DOE BENEFIT: Unlimited PTO, 403b retirement plan, access to Employee Assistance Program SCHEDULE: 28 hours/week, flexible schedule, must be able to work Friday from 12:30PM – 9 PM and attend team meetings on Tuesdays Summary of Responsibilities Each Market Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the market they are assigned to including: recruitment and retention of farmer/vendors, social media marketing, communications with a variety of market stakeholders, and coordination of other market activities and programs, all under the direction of the Senior Manager, Northeast LA Farmers’ Markets. The position requires working Friday from 12:30 PM – 9 PM with a 30-minute unpaid break and availability on Tuesdays for team meetings. Echo Park Farmers’ Market (Friday from 12:30 PM– 3:30 PM) Leads regulation and compliance including but not limited to: Enforce Food Access LA rules and other pertinent Regional, State, and Federal laws and regulations (Direct Marketing, California Retail Food Code, etc.) Communicate market policies, activities, and rules to all vendors Work with onsite security to resolve + deescalate emergencies, complaints, and requests from vendors, customers and community partners Oversees vendor stall placement Oversees market staff with the following market day tasks: Physical set-up and take-down of market Maintain market grounds Distribute Load Lists, market memos, and other market correspondence to market vendors Maintain market supply inventory Maintain, organize and tidy up the market storage space Operate information booth Sell market / Food Access LA merchandise periodically Assure that the market site is clean once the market is closed and vendors have left Facilitates effective market administration: Ensures all vendor complete required paperwork and stall fee payment at the end of each market day Update social media (Instagram feed and stories, Facebook, Twitter) with relevant market news, vendor updates, seasonal finds, etc. Provide support for special events such as food demonstrations, cultural celebrations, book signings, etc. Organize and maintain weekly market supplies Office / Work From Home (2.5 weekdays) Manage weekly market accounting and reconciling (in office required): Process all load lists from the previous market day. Reconcile and submit all forms of payment including cash, check, EBT, Market Match, and WIC. Complete weekly market day sales and redemption reports. Organize and replenish EBT / Market Match supplies. Communicate with vendors and market stakeholders regarding market policies, activities, and rules. Maintain vendor files and other administrative tasks as needed. Work with Food Access LA’s Senior Manager, Northeast LA Farmers’ Markets to secure all necessary permits for operation of a Certified Farmers’ Market. Collaborate with state and federal agencies to ensure vendor compliance as needed. Develop digital and print promotional materials. Promote the farmers’ market on social media and within the community, including presentations to schools, local businesses, churches, and other community-based organizations. Organize market events + programming such as book signings, food demos, etc. Interface with community leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders. Organize and attend farm, kitchen and studio visits as needed. Participate in Food Access LA Farmers’ Market Operations and other Food Access LA initiatives: Attend regular meetings including, but not limited to: Weekly supervision meetings with Senior Manager, Northeast LA Farmers’ Markets Monthly Market Manager meetings Monthly Food Access LA staff meetings Other meetings and trainings as required Participate in internal working groups and other collaborative activities as time permits Fundraise on behalf of Food Access LA and support with grant acquisitions

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience (retail, customer service, non-profit programming, event planning, community organizing, etc.)
A working knowledge of basic business and food retail operations, experience working with small- business owners, and/or past experience owning a small business.
Experience with executing communications and community outreach strategies.
Experience managing multiple tasks and working with competing deadlines.
Can work independently, organized and detail oriented.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Zoom, Social Media apps and other technology platforms.
Comfortable handling cash.
Must be able to work Tuesdays and Fridays.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish strongly preferred
Community centered work in and around Echo Park
Experience working at a Certified Farmers’ Market (vendor, management, staff, etc)
Experience working with underserved, low-income communities with awareness and integrity.
Knowledge of standards and compliance and other protocol related to the Department of Agriculture, Department of Public Health and other local, state and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

Each Market Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the market they are assigned to including: recruitment and retention of farmer/vendors, social media marketing, communications with a variety of market stakeholders, and coordination of other market activities and programs, all under the direction of the Senior Manager, Northeast LA Farmers’ Markets.
Enforce Food Access LA rules and other pertinent Regional, State, and Federal laws and regulations (Direct Marketing, California Retail Food Code, etc.)
Communicate market policies, activities, and rules to all vendors
Work with onsite security to resolve + deescalate emergencies, complaints, and requests from vendors, customers and community partners
Oversees vendor stall placement
Physical set-up and take-down of market
Maintain market grounds
Distribute Load Lists, market memos, and other market correspondence to market vendors
Maintain market supply inventory
Maintain, organize and tidy up the market storage space
Operate information booth
Sell market / Food Access LA merchandise periodically
Assure that the market site is clean once the market is closed and vendors have left
Ensures all vendor complete required paperwork and stall fee payment at the end of each market day
Update social media (Instagram feed and stories, Facebook, Twitter) with relevant market news, vendor updates, seasonal finds, etc.
Provide support for special events such as food demonstrations, cultural celebrations, book signings, etc.
Organize and maintain weekly market supplies
Process all load lists from the previous market day.
Reconcile and submit all forms of payment including cash, check, EBT, Market Match, and WIC.
Complete weekly market day sales and redemption reports.
Organize and replenish EBT / Market Match supplies.
Communicate with vendors and market stakeholders regarding market policies, activities, and rules.
Maintain vendor files and other administrative tasks as needed.
Work with Food Access LA’s Senior Manager, Northeast LA Farmers’ Markets to secure all necessary permits for operation of a Certified Farmers’ Market.
Collaborate with state and federal agencies to ensure vendor compliance as needed.
Develop digital and print promotional materials.
Promote the farmers’ market on social media and within the community, including presentations to schools, local businesses, churches, and other community-based organizations.
Organize market events + programming such as book signings, food demos, etc.
Interface with community leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
Organize and attend farm, kitchen and studio visits as needed.
Attend regular meetings including, but not limited to:
Participate in internal working groups and other collaborative activities as time permits
Fundraise on behalf of Food Access LA and support with grant acquisitions