Market Integration Manager jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title:Market Manager for the Waltham Farmers’ Market (WFM)

Reports to: WFM Board of Directors

About Us:
The Waltham Farmers’ Market works together with local producers and small farms to provide access to healthy, fresh, affordable food for the Waltham community, to provide a community gathering space, and to enhance downtown Waltham. This 34-year-old market is a long-standing project of the Waltham community and is accessible by public transit.

Job Overview:
As the Farmers’ Market Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our weekly summer farmers’ market. Your primary responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating the various facets of the market. Key duties include:

· Operational Oversight: Manage all logistics of the weekly market, from the efficient setup of tents to the seamless breakdown at the end of each market day. This entails: coordinating with vendors to create a market layout; enforcing market rules and regulations; overseeing vendor parking, non-profit tabling, and musical programs; maintaining public safety; placing signs; managing electrical hookups and bathroom facilities; and coordinating with the City of Waltham, SNAP staff, market assistants and volunteers.

· Vendor Coordination: Act as the main point of contact for vendors, overseeing the springtime application process, ensuring compliance with market guidelines, connecting vendors with Health department, License Commission, etc., and managing tent assignments. Foster positive relationships with local farmers, artisans, and producers to enhance market offerings.

· Customer Engagement: Provide outstanding customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving concerns, and creating a welcoming environment for shoppers. Implement strategies to attract and retain customers, contributing to the overall growth and success of the market. Maintain a weekly count of customers and related reports.

· Promotional Activities: Work collaboratively with the WFM Board of Directors social media manager to promote the market and drive increased participation. Develop and execute marketing initiatives, both online and offline, to enhance the market's visibility within the community.

· Additional duties may be determined by the WFM Board of Directors.

Schedule:

This is a year-round, seasonally focused, hourly position. During the market season (roughly 26 weeks from mid-May through mid-November), 16 hours per week are required, including attendance at the market on Saturdays June 1 – October 26 2024 (22 weeks), from 7:30AM – 3:30PM. The market takes placerain or shine, at the market site(65 Lexington Street, Waltham). Roughly 250-300 hours of off-season work (mid-November to mid-May) will be concentrated during the vendor recruiting period from February through April. Candidates must be available to start by mid-May.

Compensation:

This is a part-time, non-exempt, non-benefited position. The hourly rate is $20/hour and will be paid bi-weekly.

Required Qualifications:

• Flexibility to work Saturdays during the specified hours
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• English proficiency
• Punctuality
• Ability to work independently and handle diverse responsibilities
• Ability to interact with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Ability to move about the uneven surface of the market with ease
• Ability to safely lift and carry at least 50 pounds
• Access to a computer and internet service for offsite work

Preferred Qualifications:

• While there are no foreign language requirements, working proficiency in Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Ukrainian and/or Russian is helpful.

· Previous experience in event coordination or market management is a plus.

Join us in fostering a thriving community space where local producers and residents come together to celebrate fresh, sustainable, and diverse offerings at our weekly farmers’ market. If you are an enthusiastic, flexible and organized individual with a passion for community engagement, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

To Apply: Along with a resume, please submit a cover letter explaining why you’ll be a good fit to AmyM@walthamfarmersmarket.org. Applications received by April 15 will be given priority consideration. Please note that a job offer will be contingent upon a successful background check.

Non-discrimination statement: Waltham Farmers’ Market, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization and does not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Waltham, MA 02452 (Required)

Work Location: In person