Farmers Market Manager
Reporting Status: Position reports directly to the Executive Director
Compensation & Hours: 32-40 hours per week year-round, full time benefits, $28,000-35,000 salary based on experience and desired hours worked per week to be negotiated upon hire. Due to the frequent weekend hours required to perform this job, this position will be offered a flexible schedule.
Description: The Farmers Market Manager will be responsible for all aspects of coordinating the Saturday Farmers Market and the Winter Farmers Market for Downtown Green Bay, Inc. They will work directly with vendors, sponsors, nonprofits, and entertainers to provide the best farmers market experience for attendees. This position will also assist the Events Manager with coordinating other events for Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and Olde Main Street, Inc.
Market & Special Event Responsibilities Include:
- Plan all Saturday Farmers Market and Winter Farmers Market details including sponsor partnerships, venue relationships, event logistics, supplies, rentals, entertainment bookings, licensure, insurance, and permits.
- On site management of at least 12 of the 23 Saturday Farmers Markets which run from the last Saturday in May through October as well as at least 3 of the 5 Winter Farmers Markets which run on various Saturdays December-February.
- Manage all vendor applications, communications, scheduling, farm inspections, and reporting.
- Create, execute, and report results of Farmers Market budgets.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and manage 10+ event crew personnel and volunteers together with the Event Manager.
- Develop evaluations to assess the strengths of the farmers markets and to identify areas of improvement.
- Work with the Marketing Manager to ensure event sponsorship deliverables are met.
- Promote Farmers Markets through preparation of editorial content for Marketing Manager and other promotional material, social media, and communication platforms.
- Assist the Events Manager and Marketing Manager with the Events and Marketing Committee.
- Assist the Events Manager in designing and producing events that activate venues and encourage visitors throughout both districts.
- Help develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.
Desired Skills & Characteristics:
- A genuine love for farmers markets and the products and experiences they offer.
- Strong written, oral, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Proven leadership experience including providing staff oversight, mentoring, and development, and establishing department goals and objectives.
- Experience with event execution and familiarity with basic equipment and logistics.
- Ability to lift 25-30 pounds.
- Must possess valid driver's license.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Self-directed but able to work collectively as a team player.
- Capable of overseeing a project from start to finish or jumping in mid-stream.
- Willingness to work in the elements (heat, rain, cold, temperatures, etc.).
- Ability to work irregular and long hours as needed, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Able to assertively and respectfully enforce rules as needed.
- Must be able to professionally represent Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and Olde Main Street, Inc. to the public, municipal authorities, and sponsors.
- Knowledge of mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of the principles and practices of nonprofit organizations.