The Onslow County Farmers Market is seeking a Market Manager for the 2015 market season. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in local foods.
Job Posting: Manager, Onslow County Farmers Market
Title: Market Manager, Onslow County Farmers Market
Program Overview:
The Onslow County Farmers Market (OCFM) is a
community-based, farmers market with three established market locations. Our mission is to provide our community with fresh,
locally grown farm products and to educate the public about the importance of
agriculture, nutrition, and our environment.
The OCFM was incorporated in 1996 through the efforts of
local farmers and community partners, including Onslow County Cooperative
Extension and support from local government. Today’s farmers market is the result of their
vision and efforts to make local products readily available to the citizens of
Onslow County. The market prioritizes
local produce, meat and eggs but also includes a wide variety of edible goods,
wine, locally roasted coffee, handmade soaps and unique crafts.
Since 2004, the OCFM has operated out of its building at
4024 Richlands Highway, adjacent to the Onslow County Multipurpose
Building. This location is the site of
the main Saturday morning market with approximately 30 vendors during peak
season. The OCFM has since expanded to
two additional tent locations – a Tuesday market aboard Camp Lejeune and a
Thursday market located on Western Boulevard.
These satellite markets are smaller in scale than the Saturday
market.
Customers are drawn to the market by the mix of local
agricultural products, vendors’ wares and a variety of special events including
guest chef, live music, special theme days, and children’s activities at the
market.
The market prioritizes making healthy food easily accessible
to its patron base, accepting SNAP-EBT, WIC, and WIC Senior Farmers Market
Nutrition Program vouchers. The market
is also environmentally conscious, with 30 solar panels installed on the roof,
it is not only solar powered but feeds energy back in to the grid.
The OCFM is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the market
manager reports to the board.
Required qualifications:
1.
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
ability to represent the market in a variety of settings and work with a
diverse range of people
2.
Good customer service and conflict resolution
skills
3.
Ability to work in an ever-changing environment
both independently and as part of a team
4.
Market site work will include lifting and
transporting heavy equipment, so the candidate should feel comfortable lifting
up to 50 pounds
5.
Strong organizational skills
6.
Belief in the importance community access to local
foods, and supporting small-scale local producers
7.
Will have a valid driver’s license and reliable
personal vehicle that can be used in the course of carrying out job duties, including
hauling signage and trashcans as necessary
8.
Must have the ability to pass military
background check to access Camp Lejeune market location
9.
Ability to develop and carry out an effective
social media outreach campaign including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Desired qualifications:
1.
Experience with market management
2.
Financial management, fundraising, and marketing
experience
3.
Familiarity with basic accounting software
including Quickbooks and Microsoft
Educational Level: High School Degree or equivalent; higher
education preferred
This is a part-time position; it is expected that the Market
Manager will work an average of 20 hours per week with seasonal variation. The Manager
will be present at all market locations including during set up and tear
down. The Manager will also be available
to answer telephone calls from vendors and the public throughout the week.
Salary: $1,160 per month for the term of the 2015 market
season
Example of Job Duties:
1.
Coordinate all aspects of the daily operations
of all three market locations including vendor and customer relations, collect
vendor fees, set-up and teardown, and equipment maintenance
2.
Oversee Farmers Market Nutrition, Senior Farmer
Market Nutrition programs
3.
Ensure efficient running of the market over the
season
4.
Work with the board to organize, promote and
support special events including but not limited to guest chef, live music, and
special event days
5.
Promote the market using various strategies;
primarily through creative, low-cost marketing techniques and effective local
partnerships
4.
Collaborate with the OCFM board and Onslow
County Cooperative Extension to provide vendor training at the beginning of
each season
Send a cover letter and resume to: onslowcountyfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Hardcopy applications can be mailed to: Onslow County Farmers Market
Attn: Hiring
Committee
4024
Richlands Highway
Jacksonville,
NC 28540
Applications must be received no later than Feb. 6 at 5 pm.
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