POSITION SUMMARY:
The Market Coordinator will coordinate and manage the twice-weekly farm gate sales, and will work to build the capacity of our markets to foster community and increase awareness of local, sustainable agriculture. The Market Coordinator will work closely with the Program Manager to fulfil these goals and will also work with the Farm Coordinator to support the ongoing growing responsibilities at the two farm sites.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Marketing our produce to the public is an important part of the Edible Garden Project. The Market Coordinator will harvest produce two days per week (Tuesdays and Fridays) and will work with the Farm Coordinator to ensure that produce is processed to a standard that is fit for the market stand. Produce sales happen twice per week (Wednesdays from 2pm-4pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm), with Saturdays being a Community Market that is part of the British Columbia Association of Farmers Markets (BCAFM). The Market Coordinator will be responsible for managing both weekly market sales, including set-up, take-down, counting deposits, and liaising with community vendors.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES:
Manage farm gate sales twice weekly (Wednesday and Saturday) including preparation, setup, sales, restocking, takedown, etc. Saturday markets will include liaising with community vendors and maintaining and creating relationships with local vendors
Manage market volunteers and maintain records of volunteer hours
Collect vendor fees and maintain accurate records of market activities
Count cash and record deposits
Become familiar with BCAFM guidelines and ensure that they are followed at each market
Participate in harvesting and processing activities twice weekly (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Communicate with Farm Coordinator about which crops will be available for sale at markets and to restaurants
Answer questions at market, at community events, and “over the fence” to interested community members
Coordinate volunteers at community markets, work parties and other volunteer events
Organize monthly volunteer/community potlucks
Use Mail Chimp to communicate our available produce to our subscribers (weekly Fresh Sheet)

QUALIFICATIONS/ELIGIBILITY:
Ideally 2+ years experience in a mixed vegetable market farm enterprise situation
Excellent communication skills, great team player
Ability to work long hours and maintain a flexible schedule that includes weekend work (Tuesday-Saturday schedule, with occasional evening work required in market season)
Ability to lift 50+ lbs safely
Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Experience running markets, customer service, cash handling
Experience supervising volunteers
Experience working in a non-profit environment and knowledge/experience with social enterprise an asset
Access to transportation
Completion of a criminal record check is required
To submit your application:
Email subject line: FIRST NAME_LAST NAME_MarketCoord
Cover Letter and Resume: Please send as One PDF document, 3 page maximum (1 page cover letter, 2 page resume) with this file name: FIRST NAME_LAST NAME_MarketCoord

Email to:
admin@ediblegardenproject.com