Compton College Farmers’ Market Manager

Food Access LA•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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, communications with a variety of market stakeholders, and coordination of other market activities and programs, all under the direction of the Regional Manager, South LA. The position requires working at the Compton College Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays from 12pm – 8:30pm.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
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 the assigned market day Thursdays (Central), Friday (Echo Park, Saturdays (Crenshaw), Sundays (Hollywood or Atwater)

Nice To Haves

Experience working in community food systems especially those within the market community.
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.
Able to read and write in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

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
Resolve emergencies, complaints, and requests from vendors, customers and community partners
Assist with proper vendor placement in stalls
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 and 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:
Effectively facilitates vendor check out
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
Manage weekly market accounting and reconciling:
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 Regional Manager, South LA 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 within the community, including presentations to schools, local businesses, churches, and other community-based organizations.
Coordinate community events to be held at the market 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 Regional Manager, South LA
Regional Farmers’ Market Team Meetings every other week
Monthly Food Access LA staff and Farmers’ Market Operations team meetings
Other meetings and trainings as required
Cover for other Food Access LA Farmers’ Markets, based on availability
Participate in internal working groups and other collaborative activities as time permits
Fundraise on behalf of Food Access LA