Farmers Market Supervisor

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Farmers Market Supervisor(Job Id 1325)

Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Parks & Recreation Employment

Type: Employee

Post Date: 09/22/2025

Description
The City of Overland Park has a full-time Farmers Market Supervisor

position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Summary
The Farmers Market Supervisor plays a central leadership role in shaping

the community experience, educational outreach, and daily operations of

the Overland Park Farmers Market (OPFM). This position leads the

development and execution of events, school visits, and programming that

foster food literacy and connect the public to local agriculture and

foods. The Supervisor works closely with schools, nonprofits, local

partners, and

businesses to create dynamic opportunities that advance OPFMs philosophy

and values while supporting a thriving downtown.

A key component of this role includes recruiting, training, and

overseeing a team of volunteers, ensuring they are empowered to

meaningfully

support the markets operations and values. The Supervisor also curates

entertainment and special activities to enhance OPFMs vibrant, family-

friendly atmosphere and foster ongoing community connection.

In addition to these public-facing responsibilities, the Supervisor

helps manage essential logisticscoordinating vendor layouts and

paperwork,

indirectly supervising market attendants, enforcing safety protocols and

market rules, and overseeing food access initiatives such as Double Up

Food Bucks and the token system. The role also includes supporting

marketing efforts and occasional farm and food inspections.

Responsibilities
Leads community outreach efforts, including the development and

implementation of events, educational programming and curriculum,

entertainment, and community visits that align with OPFMs mission to

promote food literacy and support local agriculture.

Collaborates with schools, nonprofits, and local organizations to

develop and implement educational programs and outreach initiatives that

connect the community to local agriculture and food systems.

Engages with businesses including the Business Improvement District

(BID) to foster partnerships, enhance downtown vitality, and create

mutually

beneficial opportunities that support the Farmers Market and surrounding

community.

Builds and maintains partnerships with local organizations, schools, and

community groups to foster meaningful engagement and broaden the

OPFMs impact.

Oversees volunteer coordination including recruitment, onboarding,

training, scheduling, and ongoing support to ensure volunteers

contribute

meaningfully to market operations and culture.

Provides on-site market management and operational support during each

market day to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local

regulations.

Indirectly supervises market attendants and vendors, supporting their

performance, guidance, and expectations.

Enforces vendor and shopper compliance with market rules and policies.

Assists with food safety protocols and ensures all vendors follow proper

guidelines.

Supports the development and implementation of marketing strategies,

including social media content and campaigns.

Conducts on-site farm and food inspections per department guidelines.

Assists the Market Manager with vendor and staff orientations, training

materials, and the onboarding of new vendors and staff.

Aids in hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.

Creates and maintains staff and/or volunteer schedules ensuring all

shifts are covered within allocated hours and shift times are

appropriate for

market needs.

Aids in vendor selection and supports the layout of vendors for each

market day, ensuring a balanced and intenti onal flow.

Manages the Double Up Food Bucks and token program, including all

related equipment and reporting responsibilities.

Assists with administrative and clerical tasks, including data

collection, internal documentation, and report creation.

Maintains strong professional relationships with vendors, staff,

shoppers, partners, Downtown Overland Park businesses, and other city

departments.

Prepares weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports for staffing, revenue,

expenses, and customer/vendor surveys as needed.

Works the hours necessary to meet all responsibilities and must be

available for communication with staff, vendors, and the public as

needed.

Maintains punctuality, meets deadlines, and begins and ends assignments

on time.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREM

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000