Part-Time Farmer's Market Manager

City of Alexandria • Alexandria, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Farmers' Market Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all farmers market operations and activities at the award-winning Old Town Farmers’ Market, including enforcement of the Farmers' Market rules and regulations and responsibility for all administrative functions to ensure a successful and vibrant market. The Farmers' Market Manager coordinates marketing, programming, food demonstrations and outreach programs as well as serves on and administers the Farmers' Market Rules Committee. The Old Town Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday year-round, rain or shine from 7:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.

Requirements

• Passion for farmers’ markets and local foods
• Knowledge of the basic practices and operation of a farmers’ market
• Skills in program development and management
• Ability to provide consistent leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with constituents, including vendors, government officials, volunteers and the public
• Ability to manage and coordinate farmers’ market activities
• Knowledge of marketing
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Flexible, organized, and ability to prioritize
• Strong attention to detail while handling multiple simultaneous projects and tasks
• Experience in staff and volunteer management
• Ability to work every Saturday
• Four year degree
• One to three years of experience in marketing, customer service, event planning, public relations and/or related fields
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, manage strict timelines and deadlines, and strong organizational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to operate independently and in a team environment with little supervision
• MS Office suite experience preferred, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database experience
• Experience in public relations, social media, marketing, customer service and event planning a plus
• Passion for farmers' markets and local foods, economic development and sustainability

Responsibilities

• Manages the operations of the Old Town Farmers' Market from set up to break down every Saturday including management of support staff
• Reviews and evaluates vendor applications
• Plans and manages activities for the market including staffing, volunteers, music, food demos, educational and children’s events
• Ensures vendor compliance with all market regulations
• Coordinates and assigns vendor spaces
• Maintains positive relationships with all vendors, stays current with vendor offerings, maintains communication with vendors
• Maintains relationships with the Alexandria Health Department, Finance, Code Administration, VDACS and other related City and regulatory agencies
• Promotes the use of nutrition assistance programs such as SNAP/EBT
• Works with staff to ensure that the Market is clean, free of trash and litter, during and after the close of the Market
• Tracks fee revenue and expenditures related to Market operations
• Provides clear and effective direction and guidance to market support staff
• Serves as emergency contact for accidents, medical emergencies, safety or crime issues, severe weather, natural disasters or special events to City staff, market participants and vendors
• Maintains and provides updates to the Old Town Farmers' Market webpage and social media accounts
• Performs related work as required

Benefits

• The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level