Job Opportunities

Chelsea Farmer's Market Manager

Part-time, $17/hour position available at our Chelsea Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8am-5pm located on 23rd St between 8th and 9th Avenues in Manhattan with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and community engagement opportunities.

The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in New York City or Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

• Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
• Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
  
• Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
• Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
• Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
• Selling farmers market branded items 
• Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
• Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
• Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
• Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager

Physical / logistical requirements: 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Attend one annual Site Manager training 
• Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
• Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
• Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
• Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
• Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
• Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Available to start immediately

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:

What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?

Park Slope Farmers Market Manager

Part-time, $17/hour position available at our Park Slope Farmers Market on Sundays from 8am-5pm located on 4th Street off 5th Avenue in Brooklyn with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and community engagement opportunities.

The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in New York City or Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

• Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
• Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
  
• Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
• Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
• Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
• Selling farmers market branded items 
• Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
• Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
• Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
• Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager

Physical / logistical requirements: 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Attend one annual Site Manager training 
• Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
• Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
• Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
• Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
• Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
• Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Available to start immediately

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:

What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?

Cunningham Park Farmers Market Manager

Part-time, $17/hour position available at our Cunningham Park Farmers Market on Sundays from 7:30am-3pm located in Cunningham Park's parking lot off of Union Turnpike with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and community engagement opportunities.

The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in New York City or Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

• Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
• Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
  
• Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
• Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
• Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
• Selling farmers market branded items 
• Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
• Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
• Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
• Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager

Physical / logistical requirements: 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Driver's license and use of one's own vehicle
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Attend one annual Site Manager training 
• Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
• Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
• Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
• Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
• Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
• Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Available to start immediately

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:

What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?

Ossining Farmers Market Manager

Part-time, $17/hour position available at our Ossining Farmers Market on Saturdays from 7am-2pm located at the corner of Spring and Main streets in downtown Ossining with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and community engagement opportunities.

The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in New York City or Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

• Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
• Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
  
• Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
• Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
• Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
• Selling farmers market branded items 
• Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
• Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
• Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
• Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager

Physical / logistical requirements: 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Attend one annual Site Manager training 
• Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
• Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
• Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
• Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
• Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
• Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Available to start immediately

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:

What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?

Down to Earth Markets manages farmers markets in Westchester County and New York City. The company was founded in 1991 to provide economic opportunity to New York area farmers and artisan food makers to bring delicious local foods to communities in New York City and its suburbs. In 2014 Down to Earth Markets became a Certified B Corp, formalizing its mission and committing to use business as a power for making positive change in the world.

Job Description

Farmers Market Fill-In Manager/Host

Part-time, $17/hour positions available at our Farmers Markets in NYC and Westchester. We are looking for an enthusiastic, personable candidate with the ability to fill-in at one or more seasonal farmers markets and assist with market promotion within those communities.

The Farmers Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

- Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market

- Enforcing market rules and regulations

- Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics

- Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage

- Selling farmers market goods

- Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets.

- Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.

Requirements:

- Must attend 4 days of training including 2 workwiths and 2 shadowing dates before filling-in at a market.

- Must be available to occasionally represent the farmers market at local chamber of commerce meetings, community board meetings, fairs, volunteer opportunities or other community events.

- Must be available to distribute flyers in the farmers market community several times throughout the season.
- Must be punctual
- Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs
- Must have access to a computer and smart phone for emailing, social media posting, submitting and receiving reports
- Must commit to work for the entire market season
- An interest in and ability to articulately communicate about local food and sustainable agriculture is a plus!

-English/Spanish speakers also a plus!

Available to begin immediately

Rye Farmers Market Manager

Part-time, $17/hour position available at our Rye Farmers Market on Sundays from 7am-3pm located in Rye, NY with additional flexible hours outside of market day for community engagement opportunities.
 

The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

• Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
• Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
  
• Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
• Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
• Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
• Selling farmers market branded items 
• Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
• Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
• Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
• Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager

Physical / logistical requirements: 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Attend one annual Site Manager training 
• Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
• Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
• Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
• Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
• Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
• Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Available to start immediately

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:

What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?

Larchmont Farmers Market Manager

Part-time, $17/hour position available at our Larchmont Farmers Market on Saturdays from 7am-3pm in the Larchmont Metro North parking lot with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and community engagement opportunities.

The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in New York City or Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

• Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
• Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
  
• Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
• Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
• Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
• Selling farmers market branded items 
• Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
• Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
• Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
• Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager

Physical / logistical requirements: 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Attend one annual Site Manager training 
• Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
• Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
• Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
• Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
• Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
• Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Available to start immediately

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:

What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?

New Rochelle Farmers Market Manager

Part-time, $17/hour position available at our New Rochelle Farmers Market on Fridays from 7am-3pm located at the Thomas Paine Cottage with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and community engagement opportunities.

The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in New York City or Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

• Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
• Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
  
• Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
• Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
• Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
• Selling farmers market branded items 
• Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
• Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
• Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
• Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager

Physical / logistical requirements: 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Attend one annual Site Manager training 
• Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
• Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
• Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
• Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
• Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
• Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Available to start immediately

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:

What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?

Savoy Park Farmers Market Manager

Part-time, $17/hour position available at our Savoy Park Farmers Market on Sundays from 7am-5pm located on Lenox Avenue between 142nd and 143rd  with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and community engagement opportunities.

The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in New York City or Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

• Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
• Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
  
• Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
• Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
• Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
• Selling farmers market branded items 
• Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
• Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
• Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
• Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager

Physical / logistical requirements: 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Attend one annual Site Manager training 
• Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
• Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
• Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
• Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
• Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
• Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Available to start immediately

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:

What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?

Queens Botanical Garden/Flushing Farmers Market Manager

Part-time, $17/hour position available at our Queens Botanical Garden Farmers Market on Fridays from 7am-5pm located on Dahlia Avenue off Main St in Queens with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and community engagement opportunities.

The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in New York City or Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

• Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
• Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
  
• Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
• Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
• Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
• Selling farmers market branded items 
• Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
• Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
• Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
• Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager

Physical / logistical requirements: 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Attend one annual Site Manager training 
• Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
• Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
• Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
• Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
• Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
• Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Available to start immediately

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:

What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?

McGolrick Park Farmers Market Manager

Part-time, $17/hour position available at our McGolrick Park  Farmers Market on Sundays from 8am-5pm located in the center pavilion in McGolrick Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with additional flexible hours outside of market day for flyering and community engagement opportunities.

The Farmers Market Manager oversees day-to-day operations of one of our seasonal, outdoor farmers markets in New York City or Westchester County. The manager is Down to Earth Markets' on-site representative, working closely with the company's office team to help insure the market's success and spearhead interactions with market vendors, shoppers and the community. The Market Manager should cultivate a sense of ownership of their Farmer’s Market through:

• Supervising daily operations to assure a smooth and safe running market
• Coordinating with your fellow manager to create a dynamic team to cater to vendors and the community in a timely, accommodating fashion
  
• Enforcing market rules and regulations including distancing shoppers, crowd control and keeping customer conversations brief
• Collecting and reporting market data and success metrics
• Setting up and breaking down the market manager tent and market signage
• Selling farmers market branded items 
• Serving as a market host to welcome and engage shoppers, promoting good relations between vendors, our company, and the shoppers as a representative of Down to Earth Markets. Assisting shoppers and vendors with use of food access and nutrition programs (SNAP, FMNP).
• Engaging with shoppers and vendors to report successes, concerns and opportunities to Down to Earth Markets.
• Representing the farmers market at community events and through flyering distributions.
• Monthly conference call with other Market Managers and your Operations Manager

Physical / logistical requirements: 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Attend one annual Site Manager training 
• Complete two days of shadowing in advance of the market opening dates.
• Complete the required flyering shifts in advance of the markets’ opening date and during the course of the season.
• Arrive 1 ½ hours before the market start time to lead market set up and stay at least one hour past closing time to oversee breakdown and clean up.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and Marketing to ensure a steady flow of information between the office and the markets.
• Read weekly Site Manager Update, Shopper Email and other occasional communications.
• Receive and reply to last minute market updates relayed via e-mail, text or phone.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from the office.
• Have use of a smartphone that can install and use Microsoft Teams and ADP Mobile for market-day communications and to post to Facebook.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Available to start immediately

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to michael@downtoearthmarkets.com and answer the following question:

What would it mean to you to be a farmer's market manager?