Market Operations Manager

Position Overview:

The Operations Manager for the Capital City Public Market is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of the market on Saturdays. This includes managing assistants and staff, ensuring smooth set-up and breakdown of market infrastructure, overseeing vendor operations, and maintaining a safe and clean environment for both vendors and customers. The ideal candidate is proactive, hands-on, and has a strong ability to coordinate and lead a team in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Setup & Breakdown:
• Be the first to arrive and unlock the storage unit.
• Place booth map markings and prepare market signage.
• Assist with setting up equipment and infrastructure (e.g., trash bins, booths, signage).
• Oversee the breakdown of the market at the end of the day, ensuring all equipment is collected and storage is securely locked.
• Staff & Vendor Management:
• Supervise and coordinate market assistants, staff, volunteers, and vendors to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage the opening and closing duties for staff and volunteers.
• Ensure vendors are set up and ready before market opening and are fully packed up by closing time.
• Be a visible and approachable point of contact for vendors and customers during the market day.
• Vendor Payment & Record-Keeping:
• Collect vendor payments on market day and maintain accurate financial records.
• Ensure proper cash handling and tracking of payments.
• Market Operations Supervision:
• Ensure efficient operations of key areas: information booth, EBT/token sales, trash management, signage, crowd counts, and surveys.
• Supervise assistants and volunteers to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Staff Scheduling:
• Create the assistant schedule for market days, ensuring adequate staffing levels for regular market operations and special events.
• Market Cleanliness & Safety:
• At the end of each market day, ensure the market area is clean, all items have been collected, and every vendor has left the premises.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs (sometimes up to 75 lbs).
• Work will take place outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, humidity, heat, and cold.

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Previous experience in event or market management is a plus.
• Ability to handle physical tasks related to market setup, breakdown, and vendor management.
• A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to adapt to changing conditions.

Additional Information:

Seasonal. Saturdays April- December

Capital City Public Market reserves the right to revise this position description at any time based on business needs and operational changes. Other duties may be required as circumstances or the work environment change

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

Ability to Commute:

• Boise, ID 83702 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25