Seasonal Farmers Market Manager

The Farmers Market Manager serves as the day-to-day coordinator of the market leading up to and during the Market Season (May-October).   The Manager serves as the main point of contact for vendors and members of the public while administering various social media accounts and content.  In addition, the Manager is tasked with investigating ways to continuously improve the market. 

Work week: During the market season, flexible hours Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays with an average of 15 to 20 hours per week. During off-season expected total of 60 to 80 hours of flexible hours. Dependent on candidates, there may be an opportunity to hire two individuals to share weekend duties. 

• Provide on-site coordination of the Market at all times that the market is open and in operation, setup and takedown, typically Saturdays, May through October, from 6:30AM – 1:30PM including control of ingress and egress to the Market property
• Enforce market rules and regulations for vendors and customers or coordinate with enforcement agencies as appropriate
• Serve as the main point of contact for all vendors and liaison between the City and vendors including management of Market correspondence through email and social media
• Recruit and retain vendors to support a healthy variety and appropriate mix of products available
• Coordinate and recruit necessary volunteers to support Market activities 
• Coordinate the use of EBT and WIC vouchers as well as collecting EBT reimbursement requests for processing by the City for payment
• Promote and advertise the Market through social media channels, community outreach, material distribution, and other outlets as needed
• Coordinate entertainment, special events, or other attractions at the Market as well as working with other special events held nearby on Market days
• Research and communicate applicable rules and regulations tied to food safety, EBT, WIC, and others as needed
• Serve as the lead in collaboration with local organizations, such as FoodWIse, American Heart Association, and Wisconsin Nutrition Incentive Program, to support food-related Market programming, training, and knowledge sharing

High School diploma and must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

• Passion for farmers markets and a desire to provide exceptional products and services to the greater community
• Critical thinking skills and strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
• Independent self-starter with good judgment and the ability to adapt to new situations
• Strong written, oral, organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills
• Comprehensive social media skills to build and maintain an active Market presence of Facebook, Instagram, and other outlets
• Desire to grow the Market and increase collaboration with other community partners

Salary : $20