Healthy Farmers Markets Manager

Under general supervision, the Healthy Farmers Markets Manager coordinates daily operations during market season and will work with the steering committee to achieve program outcome measures of increasing food security amongst underserved populations in need of access to fresh produce. The vision of the Healthy Farmers Market is to increase food justice, inspire, nurture and support healthy communities with a mission to build a marketplace that fosters community while offering affordable, fresh food and a variety of community and health resources.  This position does not exercise supervisory duties and will report to the Health Equity Coordinator.

This is a Monday through Thursday, part-time, variable-hour position that requires onsite availability at every market during the market season.

Start Date:  Monday, June 3, 2024.

Pre-Season/Training Period: Approximately June 3 through June 24;

Market Season:  June 25 through October 3; Tuesday and Thursday will be worked at the markets and additional hours will be worked at home base site for market administrative work;

Post-Market Season:  Beginning October 7 through approximately mid-November. Job duties will primarily consist of reconciliation of paperwork, compiling market data, writing the 2024 Healthy Farmers Markets report, and other tasks assigned to close the market season.

The markets will not operate the weeks of July 4th and Labor Day.

Worksite (home base site) location during non-market hours will be the Community Connections Office.

Market locations will be Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center and McAllister Park.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.? The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Completes set up tasks for market operations, including but not limited to, ensuring tents are up, tables and chairs set up, etc. Transfers equipment and supplies from storage facility to market location.

Oversees the check-in and information booth. Serves as onsite liaison with host site.

 Serves as on-site point of contact for vendors, volunteers and staff for assigning tasks and support during market hours. Responsible for onsite vendor and site layout management.

Oversees safety and traffic including but not limited to: enforcement of vendor policies as they relate to safety and traffic.

Collects participant data and disseminate produce vouchers to eligible participants. Covers logistics and distribution of produce vouchers as needed.

Evaluates data dashboard for geographic reach and marketing strategies to adjust efforts to target populations as needed. Analyzes marketing and outreach efforts to continue and increase engagement throughout the course of the season.

Evaluates market strengths and weaknesses to identify process improvement and implement plans for strategic development.

Responds to questions, complaints, and concerns from shoppers and vendors.

Serves as main point-of-contact for emergencies including accidents, medical emergencies, safety, or severe weather events.

Completes close-out and tear-down tasks, including but not limited to ensuring site safety protocols are followed (locking facilities), and complete site sanitation/maintenance (e.g. empty trash, etc.).?

Supports budget review and analysis to determine operational costs of the upcoming market season.

Supports community engagement activities.

Assists in market promotion content creation, including social media promotions, newsletter creation, and webpage management.

Assists in creating the end of season report for the 2024 Healthy Farmers Market.

Attends Colorado Farmers Market Association meetings when they occur (during the week, via Zoom). Attends monthly steering committee meetings and alt-weekly steering committee check-in meetings during the season.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

High school or GED; one year of customer service experience including one year of experience in a directly related field or in public health/global health and social determinants of health. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish and English is preferred.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Ability to travel to various locations in a timely matter.

Certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the city of Thornton and the department.

Knowledge of the general operations and staff of the city of Thornton's various departments and divisions.

Knowledge and interest in local food systems and local procurement.

Knowledge of issues and concerns facing low-income populations, seniors, caregivers, teens, immigrants, and people who are unhoused, unemployed, or underemployed, and their families.

Skill in effective written and verbal communications.

Skill in handling sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.

Skill in working with diverse audiences in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.

Skill in planning and coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating special events and programs.

Ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner.

Ability to transport items or small equipment.

Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement.

Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to supervise, direct and train volunteers.

Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment, and software including word processing, data base management, spreadsheet applications, and electronic mail.

Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings, as necessary.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk, hear and make repetitive motions.  This position is mostly:  light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

 The employee is required to have close visual acuity. The employee is subject to inside and outside conditions.

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.