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Sparwood Market Manager Position 2019

 

Description: 

The Market Manager will represent the Sparwood Farmers Market Society Board and their vision to support local artisans by providing a retail venue while also creating a vibrant, social gathering place for the community. The Market Manager will begin administrative planning duties in April and independently manage Markets throughout the summer. Must be available for all* Friday Markets from June 28th to August 30th, 5 hrs (2:30pm–7:30pm), administrative planning will be 5 hrs/week (flexible) starting early April to September 2019 (total of 10hrs/week during Market season). Candidate is required to provide their own workspace/computer/internet access.

 

Compensation: $15/hour 

 

Skills required: 

• Must be organized, professional and responsible 

• Must have excellent public relations, communication and problem solving skills 

• Must be able to work independently  

• Must have a valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle 

• Must have basic computer skills and be proficient with Facebook and Email

Duties: 

• Manage Sparwood Market email, reviewing/approving or disapproving online vendor applications 

• Manage Sparwood Market Facebook Page, posting and replying to messages in a timely manner

• Set up/take down Market sandwich board signs out around town on Market day 

• Supervise vendor setup/take down, designate all vendors a site using a map 

• Setup and man Sparwood Market table/tent 

• Collect vendor fees and track vendor attendance/paid fees/receipts, liability waivers

• Vendor communication - monitor compliance with regulations/codes

• Deal with any complaints in an objective and courteous manner 

• Liaise with District of Sparwood, Chamber of Commerce, etc. when required

• Brainstorm and implement ideas for sustainable annual market funding

• Other duties may include 

• New vendor recruitment, promoting Sparwood Market at other local markets/craft fairs 

• Printing vendor handouts, posters, laminating 

• Add Market to community events pages in local papers/websites 

• Refill business cards in the Chamber of Commerce, District Office, etc. 

• Display posters around Sparwood, Elkford, Fernie, Crowsnest Pass 

• Attend Sparwood Market Board meetings when requested 

• Update website decision

 

*The Board will accept 1-2 absences for markets, with advance notice, due to holidays, etc., however, the Market Manager must assist in providing alternative coverage for those Markets in advance. 

**Dates yet to be finalized

 

Interested candidates please submit a resume to the Sparwood Market Board of Directors via email: contact@sparwoodmarket.com

Deadline for submission: March 22, 2019