About Lexington Market and Baltimore Public Markets: Lexington Market and Baltimore Public Markets operate as one entity and make up the only Public Market System in the country. The six Markets include the flagship, Lexington Market and our other community-based markets, Hollins, Avenue, Northeast and Broadway. We are deeply committed to the role the Markets play in shaping our communities and are seeking valuable team members who share our passion for providing opportunities for local business owners, increasing access to fresh food, and creating experiences through events and programming.

Position Summary: The Food Equity Manager will ensure our merchants have the information, technical support, equipment, and ongoing advocacy needed to maximize food equity across the market system. This role serves as a liaison between the realities of our merchant’s business operations and the policies related to food access. This position must be comfortable collaborating with existing and potential partners, be familiar with existing food-related policies and have experience working in historically under resourced communities.

Responsibilities:

· Understand and stay up to date with all technical aspects, policy, programming, and technological trends for SNAP, matching programs, and WIC programs available to our merchants. Includes working with state and local agencies and other food access partners.

· Conduct outreach to determine the appropriate role for the markets in Baltimore’s food access ecosystem.

· Collaborate with the Director of Market Development to inform/develop educational materials, programming, promotions, and evaluation of food access programs.

· Identify and nurture potential partnerships to maximize access to healthy options for the neighborhoods where the markets are located.

· Collaborate with Manager of Communications to promote the markets as a resource to access affordable healthy food options.

· Establish food equity goals for Baltimore Public Markets and monitor legislative developments that relate to advancing those goals.

· Represent the organization at meetings, conferences and events related to food equity.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Work or Community Development.

· Knowledge of food systems, food justice and social determinants of health.

• Proficiency in data collection and analysis, including statical software and databases a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Previous experience designing or leading community-based programs a plus.

· Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

· Extremely organized and detail oriented.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

· Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to move around the facility to conduct training sessions.

· Capable of demonstrating physical security techniques.

· Must be able to stand for extended periods.

· Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary package.

· Comprehensive health insurance.

· Employee discounts at Lexington Market vendors.

· Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person