Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles is the largest mission-driven operator of farmers’ markets in Southern California and a leader in improving food access and nutrition education. 

SEE-LA is seeking a dynamic individual to manage the operation of the Central Avenue Farmers’ Market, on Thursdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm, located at the 9th City Council District Field Office (4301 S. Central Ave.), established in 2002. The Market Manager communicates with community organizations, farmers, volunteers and other SEE-LA site managers for the operation and promotion of the Market, as well as Market activities and programs under the direction of SEE-LA’s Executive Director.

Qualifications: 

• Experience or interest in Certified Farmers’ Markets, health and wellness, nutrition, food assistance programs and community outreach.
• Experience working collaboratively with a wide variety of individuals, businesses & organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with farmers, vendors, government inspectors, market partners and community members.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, internet applications, email marketing & social media)
• Comfortable handling cash and adept at basic math skills.
• Must be able to work Thursdays and have a flexible work schedule.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Central Avenue Farmers’ Market: Thursdays 10:00am-3:00pm

• Responsible for oversight of the physical set-up and take-down of market.
• Responsible for assigning vendor spaces, enforcing market rules and other pertinent laws and regulations.
• Collect and confirm vendor fees and load lists.
• Ensure all vendors and market site are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Interface with community, customers and vendors in a professional manner.
• Process CalFresh/EBT/WIC & Market Match transactions, per guidelines of programs.
• Able to handle emergencies, complaints, and customer requests.
• Day of coordination for market events, as needed.
• Ability to lift/carry 30 lbs.

SEE-LA Office: 2 Weekdays (8:30am-5:00pm)

• Prepare weekly Market Day Sales Reports.
• Contact vendors, maintain vendor files and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Work with SEE-LA management and administrative staff to secure all necessary permits for operation of certified farmers’ market.
• Develop monthly promotional materials and update marketing packet.
• Promote the health and wellness of the market within the community including presentations to schools, housing developments, and churches, and other organizations.
• Coordinate monthly events to be held at the market.
• Recruit vendors and products based on the needs of the community.
• Interface with community leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Facilitate monthly Watts Healthy Farmers’ Market Collaborative Meetings.
• Coordinate institutional buying including invoicing and purchasing.
• Attend community health fairs and support other health initiatives in the community as needed.
• Maintain Market Match program logs and update regularly.
• Attend SEE-LA staff meetings and trainings as required.

Salary range dependent upon experience. Opportunity is open until filled.

SEE-LA is an equal opportunity employer.