Assistant Market Manager

Field to Table

Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Market Manager – FTT Employee
Location: Hybrid, All Markets
Rate: $30/hour

General Description:
The Assistant Market Manager supports the overall management and operation of a weekly open-air farmers market, taking over Market Manager duties when the Market Manager is unavailable. This role requires a reliable individual who can work well with others, handle all types of customer-related issues, and be agile with last-minute changes. The ideal candidate should be willing to learn new social media skills to enhance all our markets’ online presence while maintaining a grassroots community vibe. This person will also fill in for Market Managers as needed and work on our newsletter, photography, and social media accounts. A self-starter who is creative and looking to be a part of a community network is essential.

Essential Functions:

Market Operations:

• Establish and ensure adherence to market design and layout.
• Supervise market setup, management, and teardown; coordinate and manage onsite paid staff and volunteers.
• Engage with customers and enforce market rules.
• Resolve onsite vendor issues as needed.
• Assist in developing training materials and guides for volunteers.
• Perform special tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or Market Managers.

Market Communications, Promotional Activities, and Community Engagement:

• Assist with maintaining all the markets’ website and social media content.
• Collaborate with the Market Managers to develop innovative market promotion ideas.
• Assist in developing and implementing surveys and other data collection methods to address questions from FTT Board Members regarding vendors, market participants, and competitive analysis.

Work Characteristics:

• Accountability/Dependability/Reliability: Takes responsibility for actions, ensures quality and timeliness of work, and follows through on assignments despite setbacks.
• Communications: Writes and communicates clearly and effectively, conducts regular meetings, and keeps stakeholders informed.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds and maintains effective relationships, resolves conflicts, listens actively, and maintains a positive attitude.
• Self-Development and Appraisal: Recognizes strengths and weaknesses, accepts constructive criticism.
• Planning and Goal Setting: Demonstrates effective priority setting, scheduling, and course of action determination.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changing conditions and situations professionally.
• Teamwork: Contributes to group activities, supports group decisions, and focuses on organizational goals.
• Judgment/Decision Making: Identifies and evaluates issues, reaches sound conclusions, generates alternatives, and makes timely decisions.

Administrative:

• Timesheets: Accurately account for time worked and submit timesheets on a timely basis.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent; some post-high school education preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of general work experience; management experience and prior experience with farmers markets preferred.
• Supervised Positions: Market Assistants and volunteers.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
This position requires moderate physical activity, including the ability to lift and transport 25 lbs. during market setup and teardown, and involves exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Disclaimer:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.