Downtown Growers' Market Manager

The Market

The mission of the Downtown Growers' Market is to support and promote local agriculture, small business development and community engagement in order to better the economics, health, wellbeing and education of New Mexico residents and visitors.

The Job

The Downtown Growers’ Market (DGM), a program of the DowntownABQ Mainstreet and Arts & Cultural District, is seeking a Market Manager. This person is responsible for overseeing Market operations during the season, preseason and postseason. This role will manage market staff and will work in close collaboration with the Admin Manager and DowntownABQ MainStreet Director.

Responsibilities and Duties

Year-Round

• Management of 3-5 part-time market staff including managing time-sheets and submitting payroll
• Check market phone and emails frequently and respond to requests within a timely manner
• Serve as the public facing spokesperson for the Downtown Growers’ Market
• Handle all vendor relations between DGM and market vendors

Pre-Season (March – Mid April)

• Attend NMFMA Conference in March 6-8, 2024
• Oversee all vendor management including managing the vendor jury and planning and executing vendor orientation.
• Stay in communication with the Admin Manager to track the permit process with the City of Albuquerque.
• Assist the Marketing Coordinator in crafting and scheduling in-season programming.
• Manage 3-5 part-time staff.

Market Season (Mid-April – Early November)

• Market Preparation on Friday to include printing necessary materials and marking park stalls.
• Market Operations on Saturday
• Set up as early as 6AM if needed, tear down by 1PM
• Take vendor attendance / perform vendor booth audits
• Monitor the Park ensuring rules are being followed, parking is smooth, etc.
• Manage on site staff / help information booth operations as needed
• Work with Administration Manager to update coming year’s application and post in the fall
• Work with Administration Manager and Mainstreet Director to assist with market expansion planning
• Manage 3-5 part-time staff

Post Season (November – December)

• Manage season extension/winter market if needed
• Oversee 2-3 part-time staff

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in project management and/or event/community planning
• Able to work with people of all backgrounds, ethnicities and income levels
• Experienced in conflict resolution
• Extremely organized and detail oriented while also having a big picture mind set
• Experience making quick decisions and problem solving under pressure
• Intermediate public relations experience
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize efficiently
• Must have experience and comfort with Point of Sale (POS) services, email, Google Drive Suite, Microsoft Suite, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, and other platforms as needed
• Has a community oriented approach to large scale events
• Experience working with local farmers, small businesses and/or the downtown community is a plus
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both speaking and writing) - preferred

Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to be outside, stand on feet, walk around and lift up to 50 pounds regularly for a 7 hour shift
• Access to reliable transportation in a vehicle that can regularly transport market supplies

Pay and Hour

• 32 - 40 hours/week
• Note: Market season is April – November. Hours may be reduced in the off season.
• $25/hour (starting pay)
• Benefits include paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please include a brief overview (cover letter) sharing what makes you an ideal person for the Market Manager position.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albuquerque, NM 87102