Farmers Market Manager

Description Coordinate and manage the Saturdays and Sundays Farmers Market in the Bronx and Thursdays and Saturdays Uptown Good Food (Harlem) for the Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project, including site set‑up and breakdown, sales and distribution of local farm produce/products, record‑keeping, and addressing vendors’ and customers’ concerns and questions. Responsibilities Provide CSA shares to convey familiarity, assurance, and gratitude while promoting products. Set‑up and breakdown of the market information tent, including setting up tables, canopies, stocking, writing, and hanging signs, and making the market site ready for sale. Attend weekly virtual meetings to maintain knowledge of weekly farm share, produce source, seasonal availability, and quality standards. Assign selling spaces if those who are not allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Transact and record Health Bucks, SNAP, WIC, and OTC benefits on Apple iPad and distribute SNAP tokens and Health Bucks. Coordinate with vendors, sponsors, nonprofits, and entertainers to provide attendees with the best farmers’ market experience. Assist with coordinating other events for Bronx Park East Farmers Market & CSA, and Uptown Good Food. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Effective problem‑solving Creative thinking Self‑motivation Organizational skills Communication skills Marketing skills Financial skills Comfortable using mobile and tablet devices. Passion for local farming or the Agriculture industry and dedication to the community, with an understanding of Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr