Part Time, Temporary, Seasonal

Overview:

The Four Sisters Farmers’ Market (FSFM ) manager is hired by the Native American Community

Development Institute (NACDI) and responsible for the operations of the FSFM. The Market

Manager will be responsible in reporting to NACDI’s Community Organizer. The 2018 FSFM dates

and times are Thursdays from 11am-2pm, beginning June 7th and continuing through September

20th. Non-market time hours are also required for marketing and administrative duties. Attendance

at all general market meetings is required.

The Market Manager is the “go-to” person for vendors and customers during market hours and is the

FSFM representative on site. The job requires personal confidence and the ability to communicate

with a variety of people. The FSFM relies on the Market Manager to be the liaison between market

patrons, vendors, partnering organizations, and NACDI staff. Additionally, the Market Manager

helps promote the market and maintains accurate weekly records of market activities (listed below).

The Market Manager understands both vendors’ and customers’ needs and implements strategies to

meet those needs with the support from NACDI staff. The Market Manager is required to be on-site

at the market and be available to vendors and consumers for the duration of the vendors’ market day.

General Requirements:

The Market Manager has a strong knowledge and understanding of local agriculture, food,

community, and the marketing skills to promote the FSFM. The Market Manager is reliable, friendly,

self- motivated, organized, and efficient. The Market Manager is literate in social media tools such as

email list servers, facebook, and websites. The Market Manager must be available for phone and email

contact with vendors throughout the duration of their employment. The Market Manager must be

able to work outdoors in all weather, and safely lift and carry 50 pounds. The position requires the

ability to work independently as well as interdependently with vendors and other related connections.

Primary Responsibilities:

Arrive at the Pow Wow Grounds/NACDI lot prior to market opening for set-up and stays until

everything is put away.

In collaboration with NACDI, is responsible for writing a weekly newsletter as well as providing

vendors with advance information about events.

Keep an up-to-date market vendor map and accurate weekly records of the market. These weekly

records will be shared with NACDI staff and shall include:

Vendor attendance

Guest/part time vendor attendance

SNAP/EBT totals

Music/Entertainment

Responsible for safely directing “loading in” and “loading out” operations, ensures safety and

cleanliness of the site before, during and at the conclusion of each market, including making sure

vehicles are properly parked and tents are secured.

Establish a consistent space to set-up and operate the market manager’s tent. Operation of the Market

Manager’s tent includes:

Displaying and distributing educational materials

Answering customer questions

Collecting customer contact information

Managing EBT/MarketBucks and other coupons/scrip logs and cash box if applicable

The Market Manager possess the ability to contact all vendors via phone or internet in the event

special circumstances arise, as well as the ability to receive messages from vendors as to their

attendance. It is the vendor’s responsibility to notify the market no later than 12:00 noon on the

MONDAY BEFORE market if they will not be attending, and the Market Manager’s responsibility to

fill the spot with a guest/part time vendor from a list determined by NACDI.

Support the success of NACDI’s special events taking place at the market, in terms of advance

promotion as well as on the market day.

See to the proper running of the SNAP/EBT system on market days and its timely administration and

accounting during the week.

Manage any volunteers/interns who may be involved with the market.

Other duties as assigned.

Compensation is $5,000.00 stipend to be paid in 3 increments.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume with 3 references to Elizabeth Day at

eday@nacdi.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

NACDI is grateful for the support of the following organizations & individuals.

Rosemary and David Good Family FoundationMargaret A. Cargill PhilanthropiesThe McKnight FoundationThe Bush FoundationVisual Artists NetworkThe City of MinneapolisThe Minneapolis FoundationHeadwaters Foundation for JusticeBlue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation

Rosemary and David Good Family Foundation
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
The McKnight Foundation
The Bush Foundation
Visual Artists Network
The City of Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Foundation
Headwaters Foundation for Justice
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation