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Rhertz
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The East Warren Avenue Farmers Market in East English Village is seeking a market manager for the upcoming season. See the job description below, and feel free to share with others who may be interested. Applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to jpoma@warrenconner.org.

ORGANIZATION: The G.R.O.W. Project
JOB TITLE: Market Master
LOCATION: 14600 Mack Detroit, MI 48215

JOB START DATE: April 2009
JOB END DATE: Undetermined
PEOPLE NEEEDED: 1
HOURS/WEEK: 10-15 hrs/wk
AVAILABILITY: Weekdays, every Saturday from July through September 2009
RATE/HOUR: $12
REPORTS TO: G.R.O.W. staff and Project Management Group

The objective of the East Warren Avenue Farmers Market (EWAFM) is to support Local Farmers and
their farm-related micro-enterprises that will in turn increase the fresh produce and nutrition available to residents. EWAFM only offers Michigan grown produce, features urban produce, and only allows handcrafted arts to be sold. EWAFM also strives to serve as a learning corridor for new farmers and entrepreneurs—nurturing and teaching them through hands on market experience.

Responsibilities

Market Activities:
• On a weekly basis, create a basic layout of the market to create a welcoming market and
provide the optimal shopping experience
• Communicate space assignments to vendors
• Transport market supplies to and from site
• Coordinate, set up, and take down market tents, tables, signs, and other market equipment
• Collect vendor fees
• Enforce market rules, food safety guidelines, and other relevant rules and regulations
• Handle emergencies, complaints, and customer requests
• Manage the surveying of shoppers on a bi-weekly basis
• Keep track of the number of shoppers each week
• Maintain positive, equitable relationships with all market vendors
• Collect and redeem Project Fresh Coupons
• Obtain any permits or insurances if necessary
• If needed, work with vendors on the presentation of their produce
• General outreach at the market for new G.R.O.W. participants, vendors, and volunteers
• Maintain and disseminate weekly market newsletter

Market Organization and Development:
• Recruit and retain a strong vendor base with a strong emphasis on gaining urban producers
• Work with the Board and other G.R.O.W. staff to establish community support for the market
•Plan and execute special events, community outreach, sponsorships, and promotions
•Maintain market data and database
•Oversee market music and entertainment
•Coordinate, train, and supervise market volunteers
•Solicit financial support and grants for market operations

Community Outreach:
• Promote the market
• Build community relations with local businesses, nonprofit agencies, neighborhood
associations, etc. Furthermore, coordinate the participation of these groups in market activities
and events whenever possible
• Coordinate and promote special events that provide family friendly and educational activities
for the community
• Take all possible steps to create and maintain a positive, welcoming, and fully-accessible
market environment
• Create and implement a marketing plan. This would include a combination of press releases,
media coverage, newspaper ads and featured articles, newsletters, and website information

Financial Management:
• Work with the Board and G.R.O.W. Staff to establish an annual budget and monitor budget
compliance
• Maintain records of all market expenditures
• Maintain updated records of all financial sponsorships and vendor payments
• Obtain and maintain market liability insurance

Required Qualifications:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Publisher
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Experience with project management, program coordination, and event planning
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent people skills: friendly, outgoing, tactful, able to listen
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to write basic reports and manage the markets database
• Experience working with divers stakeholders
• Knowledge of and interest in agriculture and food system issues
• Reliable transportation and valid drivers license and insurance
• Committed to the idea of a farmers market
• Must be able to lift and move at least 50lbs on a regular basis

Preferences:
• An Eastside Detroit resident
• Proven success writing grants and fundraising are a plus
• Public speaking experience is desirable

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