Warren/Conner Development Coalition is seeking a Detroit Neighborhood Partnership East Market Master - Eastside Farmers Market. Job Terms: Seasonal Part Time (20 hours per week) position, June 2013 – September 2013. Work schedule will include a set of core hours, but will require accommodation for some evenings and Fridays (12pm – 8pm). Job Scope: Planning, development and implementation of the weekly Eastside Farmers Market with a goal of providing access to fresh and healthy food, promoting and encouraging entrepreneurial opportunities and offering a communal gathering place that fosters and enriches community relationships. Required Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience At least one year of project and/or business management experience At least one year of documented community organizing experience Excellent communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills Proven ability to engage and interact with diverse groups of people Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment Proven ability to take initiative and work independently Highly organized and detail-oriented Experience and familiarity with computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, especially database applications Must be able to lift 50 pounds Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of or experience operating farmers markets and managing food assistance programs Expertise managing social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, etc.) Resident of Detroit Familiarity with Detroit’s Eastside Key Responsibilities: Manage market logistics every Friday including set up & tear down, implementation of programming & placemaking activities and enforcement of market rules with vendors and customers. Expand community partnerships with neighborhood organizations and block clubs to increase awareness and patronage. Build on existing partnerships with the Eastern Market Corporation, Aldi Food Store and Mack Alter LLC as well as identify new collaborative opportunities. Identify, recruit and retain vendors to maintain consistent high vendor participation in the market each week. Recruit and organize weekly market volunteers. Produce weekly e-newsletter and maintain social media sites. Complete extensive weekly reporting as required by the multiple food assistance programs accepted at the market. Maintaining market records including vendor attendance, vendor reimbursement, customer counts, volunteer hours, etc. Supervise market staff, intern(s) and volunteers. Provide regular updates as requested including grant reporting, regular analysis of project progress and necessary changes to improve project efforts. Seasonal position and the pay is $14.00 an hour. Warren/Conner Development Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please submit resumes to Gloria Wilson at [email protected] by June 14, 2013.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:56:25 +0000
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