The Midland Area Farmers Market Manager manages a seasonal, outdoor, Farmers Market in Downtown Midland on Wednesdays and Saturdays, May through November. We are seeking an individual who enjoys working outdoors and supports and celebrates local agriculture and small business. The Market Manager works with the Market Director to create a successful mix of vendors; creating a safe and celebratory place for Market Goers to shop and gather while vendors provide consumable products.

The Market Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Farmers Market, including set up, logistics, marketing, customer service and tear down. The position requires a self-starter with personal confidence who can work with limited supervision as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including but not limited to customers, farmers, volunteers, health inspectors, police and city transportation departments

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will:

Possess or earn the Certified Market Manager credential from the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) and earn on-going continuing education units

Possess current CPR certification or have willingness to learn

Have knowledge of or willingness to learn to enforce Michigan's cottage food laws

Have knowledge of or willingness to learn and enforce Michigan's regulation regarding cooking demonstrations at Farmers Markets

Have 2-3 years of Farmers Market vendor and/or market manager experience; or comparable managerial experience

Be able to lift 50 pounds

Have knowledge or willingness to learn produce farming practices in Michigan and the @type and timing of produce varieties that are grown in Michigan

Possess skill and experience in using social media for promotional purposes

Possess proficiency in standard office software suites

Possess mobility and ability to work outdoors in various weather situations

Be licensed and able to operate a motor vehicle and have a clean driving record

Desired Qualities: In carrying out their duties, the MAFM Market Manager should demonstrate:

Vision: ability to envision big picture, communicate, translate into goals, work with the Market Director to achieve, anticipate/lead change.

Interpersonal skills: ability to resolve conflicts appropriately and fairly; attract, train, and retain people assets; connect to people and community; be available and trustworthy; be an encourager; work in collaboration with and in positive support of the Market Director and Midland Business Alliance; demonstrate passion and commitment to the Market.

Professionalism: ability to maintain organized workspace and supplies; take responsibility for task completion and follow-up; ask for advice without expecting others to take over; make good/timely decisions; commit to personal knowledge/competence to do every job assigned or that oversees.

Duties: The MAFM Market Manager will:

Vet vendor applications with the Market Director

Organize and provide on-site management of the MAFM every Saturday and Wednesday from May through October, November Saturdays and any ad hoc Markets, including but not limited to set-up, tear-down of MAFM equipment, surveying vendors weekly for market day offerings, assigning vendor locations, supervising volunteers, addressing vendor, volunteer and customer questions/concerns on or between market days, overseeing special events at the market, checking food safety

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