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Ortonville Farmers Market Market Manager
Ortonville Michigan Farmers’ Market Manager Job Description.
The Ortonville Farmers Market is a community market started in 2019. The market is supported by the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The Market will provide access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, other farm products, artisans, hand-made goods and crafts, while creating a sense of community within the Village of Ortonville and helping to revitalize the downtown district.
Supervised By: DDA Director
Supervises: No supervisory responsibility
Position Summary:
The Market Manager is a part-time position with primary responsibility being the day-to-day operations of the Farmers Market. This will include an on-site presence at the Market during all market hours, as well as off-site work during non-market hours. The Market Manager operates under supervision of the DDA Director and will report to the Board of Directors of the Ortonville DDA, who will set all market policy. In addition, the Manager will represent the Market to the market’s vendors, the consumers, and to the community.
MARKET MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
Market Start Up
- Assist the DDA in attaining necessary licenses and permits
- Recruit and enroll vendors into the Market, based on goals and objectives of the Market
- Create & maintain a volunteer pool, establish committees, and delegate tasks
- Design the market's layout utilizing strolling market concept
- Keep records of expenses and income
- Create an annual calendar including special event dates
- Establish fundraising program and secure sponsorships
- Create and maintain a good working relationship with the vendors, and hold meetings as necessary
- Maintain a working relationship with the Department of Public Works (DPW) to ensure that any maintenance, repairs and set-up are taken care of
- Solicit special activities and/or entertainment for Market days
- Research and implement food assistance programs
- Develop Farmers Market Tour for the Downtown Ortonville Mobile App
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Application Process: Qualified applicants should mail or email resume, with cover letter, to – director@ortonvilledda.org by May 17, 2019 or until position is filled. Alternatively, mail to: Ortonville Downtown Development Authority, PO Box 84, Ortonville, MI 48462 or call 248-627-8070