Assistant Manager leading to Market Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager. This is a leadership role that requires strong management skills and the ability to maintain and strengthen the already strong position of the Vernon Farmers Market.

Manager and assitant Manager are Responsible For:

MARKET ATTENDANCE

-Attend scheduled markets (7:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m.) (approx. Mid-April - End of

October)

-Create and Send out Market Maps via email

-Assist in set-up and tear down of market equipment, including but not limited to,

pop up tents, tent weights, tables, chairs, barricades, signs, trash and

receptacles.

-Provide excellent customer service to market shoppers and vendors, answering

general questions, educate customers about the market, local food and market

programs, and assist with various needs that arise.

-Prepare Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Pictures and Postings

-Assist Market Manager with onsite duties. Sell & Count Game of Skill tickets to

Vendors.

-Distribute any Documents, Newsletters, Info, Hand-outs etc. Maintain Safety and

appearance of Market Site.

WAGE: $20/hour, 24 hours/week

POLICIES & GUIDELINES

-Meet with society president and/or directors and/or Manager to review

outstanding issues.

-Arbitrate or help solve vendor (or other) disputes (write letter, obtain legal

advice, participate in resolution discussions, etc.)

-Provide assistance to vendors as needed during setup and tear down, help to

find spaces, and troubleshoot issues as needed

-Review any vendor complaints unrelated to stall issues and inform Board of

Directors.

-Monitor vendors to assure they comply with VFM policies

-Monitor vendors to assure they comply with health regulations.

SPECIAL EVENTS/ENTERTAINMENT

-Assist in preparing for Special Events and Festivals

-Assist in organizing all special event days and other public attractions.

-Assist in special event set up (7:00am-8:00am)

AFTER MARKET/OFFICE

-Coupon Program reporting to BCAFM (June-October) Run market errands when

required.

SOCIETY PROCEDURES / MEETINGS

-Attend monthly directors' meetings to report & review responsibilities, make

recommendations & take minutes when needed.

-Prepare meeting Minutes and email minimum of 10 days prior to next scheduled

meeting.

-Assist in preparations for the VFM Annual General Meeting as required and

prepare Assistant manager's report.

-Attend, as appropriate, the annual BCAFM Annual Meeting and other regional or

provincial seminars and/or training sessions. (if applicable)

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)
• Retail management: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• French (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person