What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmer's Market Manager - PT position at Madison County HR?
Salary
$19.00 Hourly
Location
Huntsville, AL
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
2025-00067
Department
County Commission
Opening Date
04/09/2025
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Gordon
Hiring Manager Contact Information
jgordon@madisoncountyal.gov
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Position Overview
This is a part time, seasonal position under direction of the County Commission Liaison. Performs overseeing the seasonal operation of the Farmer's Market. Requires good judgment, independent action, and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors/farmers, County Commission, and the general public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)
- Oversees the daily operations of the facility.
- Explains and enforces established rules pertaining to the operation of the market.
- Responsible for maintaining sanitary standards, general cleanliness, parking discipline and security measures as necessary.
- Ensures that space is allocated and rented to qualified vendors according to established guidelines.
- Computes daily, weekly, and monthly rental fees.
- Collects and delivers revenues derived from rent of space in the market to the County Commission Finance Department.
- Assists in establishing standard prices for produce in conjunction with the vendors.
- Administers policies set by the County Commission.
- Answers inquiries from customers regarding availability of produce, prices, etc. Monitors and supports vendors at all times.
- Responsible for all promotion and marketing of the Farmer's Market and special events at the market.
- Provides accurate written reports to supervisor on income and operations as directed.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, with experience in agricultural produce marketing.
- Considerable knowledge of retail operations as they pertain to the operation of a market.
- Ability to make basic computations rapidly and accurately.
- Ability to prepare written status reports.
- Ability to maintain harmonious relations among the various vendors.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with the general public.
Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.
Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.
Other Requirements
Employer
Madison County Commission
Department
County Commission
Address
100 North Side Square
Suite 700
Huntsville, Alabama, 35801
Phone
256-532-3795
Website
https://www.madisoncountyal.gov/departments/department-listing
No benefits are offered to part time or seasonal employees.
Salary : $19
