Assistant Market Manager

Description

The Community Market is seeking a qualified Assistant Market Manager to assist the Market Manager in overseeing the operations of the City Market. The normal working hours for this position is Tuesday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, and Saturday 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM.

This position is full time and offers competitive benefits. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• Develops and organizes promotional and marketing strategies and materials;

• Assembles and distributes information for newspaper advertising, the hospitality industry, contractors, potential exhibitors/vendors, and other media, such as television, radio and magazines;

• Develops and manages the market's website and social media accounts;

• Creates quality flyers and posters for Market events and programs;

• Provides oversight for the day to day management of the market;

• Provides assistance to the Market Manager;

• Assists in the enforcement of market policy;

• Manages the leasing of market space;

• Oversees the administrative functions of the market;

• Assists vendors, ensuring good and clear communications;

• Develops and manages the market's website;

• Works closely with the Parks and Recreation Development and Marketing Coordinator to develop and coordinate departmental marketing strategies;

• Prepares media presentation and advertising layout;

• Works with Parks and Recreation Support Services to manage the annual market budget;

• Assists with citizen engagement and community meetings;

• Manages routine customer and employee problems;

• Analyzes situations and uses judgement within complex established procedures, practices or past precedents;

• Takes independent action and calculated risks;

• Manages, coordinates, develops and leads small projects independently beyond individual job area;

• Develops innovative approaches and ideas;

• Coordinates with diverse groups;

• Routinely provides training, facilitates meetings and/or makes presentations to groups;

• Prepares correspondence, reports, policies, procedures and other written materials independently, using appropriate grammar and spelling and a variety of formats;

• Reads, interprets and applies policies, procedures, etc.;

• Uses analysis and interpretation to make decisions requiring selection of the best options among alternatives;

• Develops improved methods, procedures and techniques related to the job;

• Displays original thinking and creativity in making complex decisions;

• Represents department on cross functional teams/workgroups;

• Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth;

• Develops strategies to achieve organization goals;

• May be required to work outside of normal work hours, to report to work during inclement or unusual weather or other conditions or respond in other abnormal situations

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in coordinating with the Department of Agriculture, the Extension Service and other organization on market programs.

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, with major work in marketing or a business related field, and considerable experience in wholesale and/or retail marketing operation, along with supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with public markets is preferred.

Additional Requirements

Valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria

Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.