Growing Hope in Ypsilanti, Michigan is Hiring An
Assistant Market Manager
Job Description:
Job Duties:
The following is a list of primary duties the Assistant Market Manager. This is not a comprehensive list and there may be other duties that arise.
o Supervise and assist with market set up and take down each day
o Drive Growing Hope vehicles and trailers to market sites and back each week
o Arrive prior to market vendors arriving and remain throughout the market day
o Properly place vendors in stalls, including assigning market stalls to daily vendors
o Manage Market Information Booth; Set up Growing Hope materials to distribute
o Place market signs, parking signs, tents, and tables
o Assure the market site is clean once the market is closed and the vendors have left for the day.
o Assist with special events as needed
o Organize, maintain, and keep inventory of market supplies in Growing Hope storage, trailers, and at market
SUPERVISION/REGULATION
o Oversee and support any staff, volunteers, partners, employees, and musicians on-site
o Enforce all rules and regulations
o Enforce all state and county regulations
o Ensure quality control for produce and non-produce items
o Keep records of all licenses or permits each vendor possesses based on the products they are selling
o Handle emergencies, and closing of the Market when necessary due to weather or other hazardous conditions, in coordination with Market Manager
FINANCE/MANAGEMENT/DOCUMENTATION
o Coordinate before market days to schedule vendors who will be present; plan and execute market layout—placement of vendors, special events, et al
o Distribute all vendor packets and signage
o Manage, collect, and track all stall fees, rental service fees owed; log money through Growing Hope systems on a daily basis
o Manage table and tent rental service
o Assist in the maintenance of the database of farmers, vendors, their contact information
o Serve as point person for coordinating the market’s alternative payment system including Credit/Debit, EBT/Bridge Cards, Double Up Food Bucks, Project Fresh, Market Fresh, Prescription for Health, et al
o Complete and turn in daily market report
o Manage the collection of customer counts, weekly and seasonal customer surveys, and vendor surveys
o Take photos at market on a daily basis
COMMUNICATION
o Answer questions for vendors and consumers
o Educate vendors and customers on proper use of our token system
o Resolve disputes that arise on-site
o Maintain market grounds in a safe manner
o Maintain relationships with farmers and respond to vendor needs at the Market
o Assist in promoting the markets via GH website and social media including day of market, with photos etc.
o Assist in writing reports and newsletters about the market
o Liaison to and assist with Market Community Advisory Councils
o Promote and recruit support via Friends of the Market membership
o Keep ongoing communication with Market Manager, and contribute to market team weekly meetings
Qualifications:
o Ability to work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays during the market season; some availability on other days for meetings as scheduled
o A Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License, with excellent driving record; experience driving trailer preferred
o Past experience managing a Farmers Market is desired and preferred, MIFMA Market Manager Certificate ideal
o Commitment to nutrition, local food and agriculture and small businesses; experience in retail or agriculture preferred
o Ability to work independently/self starter; Able to work with minimal direction
o Excellent interpersonal skills; Superb oral and written communication skills, including providing experience providing top-notch customer service to customers and visitors of all backgrounds
o Clear and organized work habits, positive attitude, flexible
o Solid computer skills, including programs such as Excel, Word, Google docs
o Comfort communicating on a variety of social media
o Familiarity with the Ypsilanti Community preferred
Compensation:
$13-$14/hr. Commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume, addressed to Christine Easley, Market Manager, to [log in to unmask]. Position open until filled.