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This job expired on September 18, 2019

Manager on Duty Boston Public Market

  • Date Posted July 20, 2019
  • Location Boston, MA
  • Category Agriculture / Nonprofit
  • Job type Other
Company description

The Boston Public Market Association ("BPMA") is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) with a mission to develop and operate the Boston Public Market, a permanent, indoor, year-round marketplace for locally sourced groceries and specialty agricultural products, where residents and visitors can find fresh, seasonal food from Massachusetts and New England. The Market houses 35 local farmers, fishers, and food entrepreneurs. Everything sold at the Market is produced or originates in New England.

Job description The Position and Responsibilities:

BPMA seeks a Manager on Duty, an hourly, as-needed position reporting to the Operations Team and the CEO and will work closely with them on the day-to-day operations of the Boston Public Market. This role is a fill-in role for our Operations team and called on for special events as well. Specific responsibilities of the Manager on Duty position will be:

  • Serve as the Manager of the Market ensuring that the Market is functioning properly and welcoming to all vendors and customers
  • Serve as a primary link between vendors, BPMA staff, volunteers, and the general public while on the floor
  • Support accessibility efforts by providing information and technical assistance to customers and vendors using the Healthy Incentives Program and SNAP in the Market as well as conducting bi-annual vendor SNAP audits
  • Ensure that any Market programs and special events run smoothly
  • Respond to vendor and customer needs and questions in a timely fashion
  • Work with the building operations staff (loading dock managers, janitorial staff, security, etc.) to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient space

 

Qualifications:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain mutually respectful relationships with a diverse range of people
  • Emphasis on customer service to promote a welcoming and supportive environment
  • Ability to anticipate problems and act quickly and wisely to prevent them from occurring
  • Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person and in writing
  • Ability to lift a moderate amount of weight
  • Highly energetic, positive, flexible, and an excellent team player
  • Interest in local agriculture and food a plus
  • CPR/First Aid Certified is a plus

 

The Manager on Duty will spend much of their time on the Market floor and should be comfortable working on their feet during busy times. Shifts will take place during operating hours of the Market. Manager on Duty will also have the opportunity to help with Market projects if they would like additional responsibilities and experience.

Compensation this position is : contract Application instructions
This job expired on September 18, 2019
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