JOB: Hartland Farmers Market Manager, Hartland, VT

Help Wanted:  Farmers Market Manager for Hartland Farmers Market, Hartland Vermont

Job Posted: Feb 5, 2013

Position Starts March 2013

The Market Manager is the face of Hartland Farmers’ Market.  He/she should be diplomatic and personable, a good problem solver, flexible, and organized. He/She will be able to work well independently and with others, including the steering committee; vendors; state and town representatives; health, food and weight inspectors; entertainers; and customers.

The Managers job will include

  • Running a Farmers Market at the Hartland Library Fields on Fridays  4-7PM from June through September. (15 markets plus Farm Fest in 2013)
  • Market Day set up, and take down, from approximately 2:30PM to 7:45PM.
  • Planning, Promoting, Advertising, and Fundraising prior to and during market season including coordination with Hartland Farm and Food Festival.
  • Recruiting vendors.
  • Banking and Bookkeeping.
  • Maintaining website and Facebook sites as well as e-mail correspondence.
  • Scheduling and facilitating meetings with vendors (usually one meeting prior to market season) and steering committee members as needed.
  • Maintaining memberships with NOFAVT and VT Farmers Market Association and attending annual association meetings.

Compensation:  This is a part time position with a salary of $1200/season.

Applicant Instructions:  Please send resume to hartlandfarmersmarket@gmail.com.  Include a cover letter and references please.

Start Date:  Mid March

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