Assistant Market Manager

As a vital part of the local economy, the mission of Prescott Farmers Market is to support and expand local agriculture, cultivate a healthy community and increase access to affordable local foods.

Prescott Farmers Market (PFM) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, operating a year-round market on Saturdays. Only farmers that grow their own produce within Arizona, with preference given to Yavapai County growers, and local artisans that include locally grown ingredients in their goods, are eligible to sell at the market. By maintaining these standards, PFM provides a market through which small-scale producers can sell their goods and community members can access fresh, local foods.

PFM seeks an Assistant Market Manager to support PFM's mission and assist the Market Manager with the operations of the Saturday market. PFM employs two Assistant Market Managers, whose main responsibilities are two-fold: (1) market preparation and operation and (2) providing a welcoming, supportive experience for vendors, volunteers and customers. This is a 20-25 hour/week position. Market staff must be available on Saturdays: approximately 5:00am - 2:00pm (April-October) and 7:30am - 2:30pm (November-March). Market days in the summer can be 10-hour work days. Outside of on-site market tasks, the remaining tasks occur over one or two week days, and these include “the count” (where staff count currency from the market and reconcile receipts), team meetings, tent repairs, purchasing market materials, and conducting periodic farm/ranch inspections. This position is physically demanding and requires a willingness to engage with all types of people.

GENERAL TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Market Setup and Breakdown: Assist other Market Managers with market setup on Saturdays. Load and drive the box truck. This includes signs, tables, chairs, cones and up to 16 tents and 48 25-lb weights. Stay at market through closing and then break down the market.
• Market Operations: Uphold market policies and regulations. Assist customers at the information booth, providing information, selling merchandise and completing a variety of transactions. Be familiar with all market currencies (like cash, tokens and vouchers) in order to assist customers and reconcile vendor payments. Provide exceptional customer service with high energy, clear communication, a cool head and positive attitude.
• Community-Building: Develop and maintain good working relationships with other market staff, volunteers, vendors, customers and community members.
• Office work: Organize, fix and clean market supplies and equipment as necessary during the week. Inventory and restock merchandise. Reconcile market sales with Market Manager, and maintain detailed records. Attend weekly team meetings.
• Field work: Perform on-site inspections at farms and ranches. Properly document findings through detailed notes and photos.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one year customer service experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Experience growing food whether on a farm or in a garden.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal: in person, over the phone, email, text.
• Ability to count (add/subtract) efficiently and accurately between multiple types of market currency (cash, tokens, various coupons) in high volume amounts. This skill cannot be overstated as the accuracy of these tasks directly affects the organization's income.
• General technical skills with common workplace tools such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to PFM's mission with a strong equity and social justice lens.
• Attention to details and strong aptitude for organization and record keeping.
• Ability to take initiative when something needs to be done and follow through on given tasks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship

This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including customers, vendors, volunteers, community partners, etc. The Assistant Market Manager must be reliable, self-motivated and have excellent customer service skills. The ideal candidate is an extrovert and an enthusiastic advocate of the local food movement. The position requires the ability to work independently as well as collaborate and communicate with a team. PFM is a small non-profit organization where a “pitch-in” spirit is valued. Assistance on additional projects or tasks may be requested in addition to normal responsibilities.

TO APPLY

Please send a résumé and cover letter to [email protected] the subject line “Assistant Market Manager Position.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the right candidate is selected.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Wage: $19.00/hour

The position is in Prescott, Arizona. PFM employees accrue up to 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually and receive three paid holidays. After six months, PFM matches up to 3% of employees' contributions to their SIMPLE IRA account.

Prescott Farmers Market is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions. PFM is committed to equity and inclusiveness and values diversity in experience, ability, race, ethnicity, gender and sexual identities. People of Color, people with disabilities, veterans and LGBTQ+ candidates are encouraged to apply.

Prescott Farmers Market is a fragrance-free, drug-free & tobacco-free work environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 2 years

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prescott, AZ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person