Part-Time Farmers Market Coordinator

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed within are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential functions.

• Provide onsite coordination and management of the Greenfield Farmers Market. 
• Recruit and retain vendors to support variety and appropriate saturation of products within market. 
• Maintain vendor communications, handle complaints and disputes and establish strong vendor contacts.
• Participate as a key member of the Farmers Market Committee.
• Perform vendor site visits to ensure compliance with market regulations and promote good will.
• Assist with marketing and promotion strategies and execution.
• Coordinate recruitment and scheduling of musicians, non-profits and Makers Market.
• Assist with special events, activities and other related work throughout the season as assigned.

• Perform duties as assigned to assist with recruitment, advertising, strategy building, community relationship development and preparations for future seasons.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.   Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a paid, part-time, year-round position averaging 20-25 hours per week during the Market season (May-October), with fewer hours necessary at other times of the year. Attendance at market on Sundays is required. Other work hours are flexible though presence in the Parks and Recreation Department is necessary for routine communications, special events and/or projects.

Required Education/Training and Experience
No formal education requirement necessary.  The Market Coordinator should have two or more years of entrepreneurial experience, be passionate about food, local farming and agriculture, and be knowledgeable about the Greenfield community. Experience with electronic media and marketing is a plus.

The City of Greenfield reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements and may consider combinations of education and experience likely to lead to success with essential duties and responsibilities.

Other Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Possession and maintenance of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.  

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to contagious diseases and to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may vary.

Equipment Used
Calculator, copy machine, computer terminal, telephone, and an automobile.

• Communication Proficiency
• Thoroughness
• Detail Orientated
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Organization Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Customer Relations Focus
• Math Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific journals and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from vendors or members of the public. 
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or elected officials.  
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to deal diplomatically with the public.

• Ability to read and understand statistical materials. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.  Applicants may be fingerprinted and a record check made of local, state or federal authorities. A conviction is not an automatic bar to employment.

Salary and Benefits

Wages and benefits are determined by the existing non-represented resolution.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City of Greenfield not to discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, national origin, creed, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, membership in the military or national guard, use of a lawful product while off duty, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest, or conviction record or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or other compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. This City further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

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