Employment Opportunity

The St. John’s Farmers’ Market (SJFM) is looking for a Market Manager for the upcoming 2010 season.

The manager of the SJFM will work closely with the Board of Directors of the St. John’s Farmers Market Cooperative and will be responsible for the week-to-week operations of the market.

The successful candidate should have good time management and organizational skills, excellent conflict management skills, strong leadership skills, and an interest for farmers’ markets as a direct marketing channel. Previous marketing experience and/or previous experience managing a farmers’ market, as well as experience working with a volunteer board would be a definite asset.

Physical requirements include being able to set up and move tables or tents as needed. Must be able to spend long periods standing or walking (Market lasts 5 hours each Saturday)

Period of employment: Mid May to end of November/mid December (exact end date to be finalized)
Hours of employment: 25 hours per week
Rate of pay: $15/hour

Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to jobs@stjohnsfarmersmarket.org by April 30, 2010.