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Now Accepting Applications: Market Manager!

POSITION: Summer Farmers Market Manager

COMPENSATION: $16/hour @ approximately 15-18 hours per week

COMMITMENT DURATION: Mid-May through October 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May, 4th 2019

OVERVIEW

The Medford Farmers Market Board seeks a resident of Medford or a neighboring community to assist in planning the 2019 season of the Medford Farmers Market and to be the market’s on-site manager for the summer season (Thursday, June 6 – Thursday, October 17, 2019).  

The market manager is responsible for operations of the weekly Medford Farmers Market on Thursdays for the 2019 season (approx. 6 hours), plus an additional 8-9 hours per week on non-market days. The market’s operating hours are 3:00-7:00 pm every Thursday. The manager will be required to participate in at least one training day and approx 15 hours dedicated to pre-market planning and advertisement.  Employment will begin May 15 and will end around October 25, after wrap up at the end of the season.

The manager is required to be available for the duration of the market season and be at the market on market days to assist vendors and consumers. A successful manager will understand both the vendors’ and the consumers’ needs and work to meet these needs. The manager will report to the president of the Medford Farmers Market board of directors.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Managers are required to be available for cell phone contact with Board members on market day and for regular e-mail contact throughout the duration of their employment. Manager must be willing and able to work outdoors and to safely lift and carry 40 pounds. The position requires the ability to work independently as well as interdependently with a team of other staff members. (Also see Specific Responsibilities, below.)

EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have an interest in local agriculture, food, community, and/or local economies. S/he must be reliable, friendly, outgoing, self-motivated, flexible and able to problem solve quickly.  Previous experience with farmersʼ markets, marketing, outreach, and/or event planning and management a plus.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The market manager is responsible for the following activities:

Market Management

related information, conflict resolution, and general aid as appropriate.

Market Logistics

Miscellaneous

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO medfordfarmersmarket@gmail.com

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