Market Manager

Do you have a passion for supporting organic, local, sustainable agriculture while and bringing healthy food to your community? We’re looking for a Market Manager for GEDP's Market programs.

About Us

Our Mission: The Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP) is a volunteer driven, non-profit entity that collaborates to nurture Easton’s economic well-being and cultural vibrancy.

Our Vision: We strive towards making Easton a national model of a livable and welcoming small city.

Our Values:

• Organic Growth: We support development that fosters neighborhoods and city-wide sustainability.
• Hospitality: We help to maintain a safe, clean, and beautiful city that welcomes residents, business owners, and guests to our historic and natural environments.
• Collaboration: We seek partnerships with all entities that make up Easton, including its citizens, businesses, organizations, and government.
• Grassroots: We recognize and encourage the volunteer spirit and cultural diversity that enable our work.
• Heritage: We share a deep reverence for Easton’s history and culture.
• Experience: We create a space for meaningful engagements that build neighborhood and citywide pride.

What the Job Looks Like

The Market Manager oversees operations, management and marketing of the Easton Farmers’ Market and West Ward Market while supporting the marketing and programming of the Easton Public Market and Highmark Farmstand. The Manager works to strengthen the greater Easton economy through initiatives that support food access, food entrepreneurship and tourism, and health and wellness, and cultivates the relationship between the markets and their connection to the local food system.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Administration

• Manage all vendor applications and scheduling.
• Coordinate updates and maintenance of market websites.
• Support e-newsletters, digital and social content for the markets.
• Communicate with sponsors and activate all sponsorships benefits.
• Develop and facilitate relationships and partnership with community organizations with a focus on diversity, health, wellness, and food.
• Schedule and attend advisory council meetings, prepare meeting agenda with input from council chairperson, handle all email correspondence, and facilitate bylaw updates.

Planning / Production / Project Management

• Oversee all market logistics.
• Coordinate City services including Dept. of Health, Public Works, and Police.
• Handle all aspects of on-site logistics including set-up/take-down, market information tents, equipment management and maintenance, transportation, utilities, restroom facilities, first aid, park maintenance, and parking lot usage agreement and maintenance.
• Create market maps and designate vendor placement.
• Coordinate design, printing, and installation of all signage.
• Oversee market volunteer program and conduct annual trainings.
• Maintain partnerships with other GEDP programs such as the Easton Main Street Initiative and West Ward Community Initiative
• Engage with Easton Garden Works in co-marketing/education of compost program, EBT education and WWM programming.
• Support PA BaconFest with market related programming and merchandise sales.
• Manage vendors for Easton Farmers’ Market and West Ward Market, including processing vendor applications and admissions, conduct annual vendor meetings, handle communications, provide business development support.
• Address and escalate by-law and health code violations and enforce safety compliance.
• Coordinate all merchandise design, ordering, marketing, and sales.
• Oversee EBT processing, distribution, reimbursement, education, and programming.
• Plan, organize, and implement special events and activities, including children’s programming.
• Administer the community tent programs for EFM and WWM.
• Coordinate SNAP incentive program and submit for financial reimbursements with Food Trust.
• Attend annual Farmers’ Market Managers meeting through Penn State Extension and Buy Fresh Buy Local Greater Lehigh Valley.
• Coordinate attendance counts and surveys.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a events, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in community development and event management
• Must be familiar with local food systems and food insecurity.
• Knowledge of grower certifications and food safety certifications.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and mentor staff.
• Proficient in computer skills using Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of communication and management software programs such as WordPress, Constant Contact, Google docs/sheets, Basecamp, etc.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and take initiative to prioritize, meet deadlines, and accomplish tasks.
• Remain calm under pressure and possess a positive attitude.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, either verbally and/or in writing. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; ability to see and distinguish color.

The employee must be able to endure extreme weather, lift up to 50lbs. and be physically active (standing and walking) for long periods.

Benefits and Perks

• Playing a vital role in engaging and supporting your community
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid time off to fuel your passions

To be considered, all applicants MUST include:

• A current resume
• Brief cover letter describing why you meet the qualifications

If you are selected to receive an offer of employment with our company, your employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of work references and other background checks.

We realize that it takes time and effort to go through our application process and we thank you for considering applying for this position. We kindly ask for no emails or phone calls as a means to further your application process. These efforts will not enhance your opportunity for consideration and we are not equipped to respond to these requests. We thank you in advance for your adherence to this request.

Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.

EOE, M/F/D/V.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person