Farmers Market Coordinator

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Abstract: Port Orchard Farmers Market [Market Coordinator] works to oversee and promote

POFM and all its events within the farmers market season.

Job Responsibilities: Under the guidance and direction of the Port Orchard Farmers Market

Board of Directors, the Market Coordinator will be responsible for performing the following

duties:

? Create an annual calendar of events

? Create any marketing materials, logos, flyers, banners etc.

? Update the POFM website as needed

? Direct volunteers during market day and special events

? Maintain, promote, recruit volunteers and purchase materials for POP Club

? Purchase materials for special events and promotions

? Maintain weekly Facebook promotions

? Create/oversee market flyers, posters,and swag

? Promote special events

? Recruit sponsorships for special events and the market season

? Work with special committees as needed

? Oversee special promotion communications such as newspapers, billboards etc.

? Communicate with volunteers/ manager weekly as needed for special events

? Submit and present marketing and event ideas to the Board of Directors for

approval and action.

? Work to create impactful events that increase market participation for both

customers and vendors.

? Perform other duties as assigned

Additional information

Position Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

? Work at the farmers market location specified by the POFM Board of Directors,

which is outside and involves all weather conditions. The POFM does not have a

centralized office location; therefore the Market Coordinator must be able to

work from another location on record keeping, correspondence, planning, and

other POFM activities.

? Ability to work independently

? Excellent interpersonal skills

? Clear and organized work habits, positive attitude, flexible

? Excellent oral and written communication skills

? Able to work with minimal direction

? Enthusiastic advocate of local food and products

? Commitment to local food, nutrition, health and wellness

? Ability to recruit and manage volunteers

? Skilled in special events development and management

? Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Graphic design.

Familiarity with Google Workspace and Google Drive

? Social media skills including posting advertisements, daily updates and answering

customer questions.

? Familiarity with website builders, such as Wix or Weebly.

? Active Social Media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, etc...

? Insured vehicle, cell phone, computer (laptop is preferred)

? Educational requirement: minimum high school degree, preferred college degree

? Experience with Farmers Markets or Washington agriculture preferred

? Familiarity with Port Orchard and Kitsap County

? Be a licensed driver in the State of Washington with a safe driving record.

Physical Demands:

? Lifting 40 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing

up to 20lbs.

This should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major

responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform

job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this .

Conditions and Benefits:

• This is a part-time, flexible position with hours ranging 10-15 hours per week during the PFM

season (Jan- Oct), and 5-10 hours per week (Nov/Dec) in the off-season, under the guidance of

the PFM

Board of Directors.

• Compensation commensurate with experience.

• This is a paid position, with no benefits or vacation pay.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 10 per week

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person