Farmers Market Manager-Hayward

Full-time - Mid Level

San Rafael, CA

About the position

AIM has an exciting opportunity for a Farmers Market Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate will have sincere interest in our local food system, and experience in managing farmers markets or outdoor events. Seven of AIM’s farmers markets occur on Saturdays and Sundays, and this position requires working at least one weekend day every week. The person hired for this position will be responsible for the management of the Hayward Farmers Market which operates Saturdays, year round, rain or shine, from 9am-1pm. The Market Manager is responsible for all aspects of the weekly farmers market they manage, including scheduling and placement of market participants, preparation of the site, setting up and breaking down the market, providing excellent customer service, enforcing rules and regulations, ensuring safety, fee collection, and maintaining excellent relations with market participants, customers, local governmental/sponsoring entities, and the local community. Market Managers are assigned value added responsibilities in addition to market management to support organizational operations.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, schedules, and organizes Market Participants and prepares site prior to market
• Secures site, sets up and breaks down the market, including AIM market equipment, signage, information booth, restrooms, entertainment, café area(s) and waste/recycling/compost management
• Trains and supervises AIM Assistant Managers and volunteers
• Is responsible for financial activity at the market, including managing Market Participant payments, managing CalFresh/EBT transactions and ATM transactions
• Recruits new Market Participants into the market
• Maintains excellent relations with Market Participants, customers, staff, and local governmental/community organizations
• Ensures compliance at the markets with AIM, County and State rules and regulations
• Plans and manages weekly market map, onboards new market participants, and maintain market participant records
• Maintains market integrity by completing weekly stall audits of farmers to review certifications and products for sales
• Other duties as assigned, which may include community outreach, special events at the market, merchandise management, zero waste initiatives, artisan and entertainer bookings, grant projects, etc.
• Contributes to covering additional markets as needed.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in related programs, such as regular events, music or art festivals, or education programs
• Must be 21 years of age or older, must have valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain calm and handle emergencies that may arise
• Excellent conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
• Can think on their feet, take care of multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Outgoing, positive personality with a sense of humor
• Energetic, physically fit, active person
• Excellent punctuality and attendance
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Ability to work weekends, early mornings, and long hours on market days

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual Spanish or Chinese Speaking
• General understanding and/or sincere interest in food, nutrition and farming

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid sick leave
• 2 – 4 weeks paid vacation (depending on length of service)
• 12 paid holidays
• Alternating 5-day/4-day work weeks
• Employee assistance program
• 401k with a 2% match
• Professional training opportunities
• Dog-friendly office
• Fun and dynamic team environment