Company description

The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market is a producer-only farmers market with all products originating 100 miles or less from Greensboro. It is located at 501 Yanceyville Street, at the corner of Lindsay Street, and Yanceyville Street across from the War Memorial Stadium and operates year-round on Saturdays 7 am to 12 pm and seasonally on Wednesdays 8 am- 12 pm. The Market is an indoor facility with free admission, WiFi, and plenty of free parking as well as an ATM on site.

Our History: The Curb Market, probably the oldest producers' market in North Carolina, was founded by the City of Greensboro in 1874.

Who are we? Greensboro Farmers Market, Inc (GFM), a 501c3 non-profit, operates the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market on behalf of the City of Greensboro. Among its responsibilities to the City is ensuring the Market remains a producer only market; i.e., the products sold at the Market are grown or made by the sellers. About seventy-five percent of annual table rentals are to farmers, maintaining the Curb Market as a vibrant source of fresh foods year-round! The Market currently has 173 vendor tables and 120+/- vendors, many of whom rent tables by the day. About 250,000 customers visit the Market each year with peak summer days drawing over 4000 - 7000 customers. Monthly pancake and breakfast fundraisers are popular and provide vital funds to the operation of the Market and the Market's food security programs.

These Food Security Programs include accepting and doubling benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We believe everyone should have access to FRESH and NUTRITIOUS foods and therefore GFM navigates partnerships and grant funding to increase our food security programming. Not only to these programs provide healthy foods to those in need, but they also increase our farmers’ incomes and work to strengthen our local food system. GFM relies on fundraisers, grants, and community donations to operate the Market and food security programming.

What’s Our Mission? GFM provides the Greater Greensboro area with opportunities to purchase and learn about local foods in a friendly and diverse social setting. GFM encourages and supports the growth of local foods and artisan goods businesses to improve Greater Greensboro’s economy, support better health through healthy eating and build social and community connections.

Job description

The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market is seeking a motivated individual with a passion for increasing fresh food access in greater Greensboro for the part-time Food Security Program Coordinator.

Food Security Program Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Attend all Wednesday and Saturday markets, year-round; the Food Security Program Coordinator is responsible to manage and staff the Food Security / Information Desk during Markets.
• Program Management of GFM Food Security Programs (SNAP, Double SNAP, Orange Card Token Program, Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs (WIC & Seniors) & Farmer FoodShare); the Food Security Program Coordinator is responsible to conduct day of market site token distribution (Saturdays/Wednesdays), reconcile tokens, provide month end tallies to accountant, track checks, distribute checks (in person, by mail after two weeks), order supplies for programs (tokens, bags, etc.), organize paperwork forms for vendors to complete annually, post and distribute signage, develop and distribute meaningful press releases/weekly social media campaigns, and answer community questions via phone and email.
• Coordinate volunteers; the Food Security Program Coordinator is responsible to recruit, train, and manage Food Security Interns and volunteers.
• Attend community meetings and outreach events; the Food Security Program Coordinator is responsible to attend and represent GFM at community meetings such as the Greensboro Food Task Force meetings, the Guilford County Food Council meetings, Neighborhood meetings (1 per week), Greensboro Housing Authority meetings (quarterly), Downtown Residents Association meetings, Triad Local First meetings, and GFM pop-up market opportunities, among others.
• Organize and implement external fundraising activities in coordination with GFM Management; the Food Security Program Coordinator is responsible to coordinate, draft contracts, promote, and develop relationships for fundraising efforts. The Food Security Program Coordinator must be goal oriented to hold at least two fundraiser opportunities a month and assist with any GFM needs directed to raise funds i.e. developing a team for the Human Race with the Volunteer Center of Greensboro.
• Research, apply, and manage grants, donations, and designated funding for GFM Food Security Programs in coordination with GFM Management; the Food Security Program Coordinator is responsible to secure funding and grants to sustain GFM Food Security Programs and increase capacity.

Candidate Desired Skills & Experience Required

• Have 1+ years of experience working in the local food system and be able to demonstrate a passion for local food, farming, and a basic understanding of local food economies, as well as a passion for food outreach, health, and nutrition. Candidates must be knowledgeable in key issues (Food Security, Food Justice, Local Food Advocacy, Fresh Food Access, etc).
• Be experienced in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, record-keeping, filing, etc…
• Be experienced with Fundraising and grant writing.
• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Be experienced in customer service (problem-solving and conflict resolution) as well as have excellent communication skills, a positive and energetic attitude, and the ability to form positive professional relationships with a wide range of people including vendors, customers, and partner agencies.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams of individuals and colleagues.
• Have strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Be confident working with diverse backgrounds (conversational level of Spanish language is a plus), etc.
• Be detail-oriented, dependable, and punctual.
• Have demonstrated proficiency with various social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable transportation and a valid NC driver’s license
• The ability to lift 35 pounds
• The ability to stand/walk around the Market for 7 hours with minimal opportunities to sit down
• The ability to work in all weather conditions, year-round

This is a 15 month position beginning in September 2019 and completing on December 31, 2020 with potential opportunity for renewal. This position is based on 24 hours weekly with flexibility in hours required. Hourly pay is $14, dependent upon experience.

Weekly hours may differ monthly with:

• 10 -12 hours dedicated to Markets (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and including time to set-up and time to break-down
• 2 hours in field at community meetings & Monday evenings as needed
• Remainder of hours in office (Tuesday-Friday)

No phone calls; email a letter of interest and resume to gsofarmersmarketjobs@gmail.com to apply. Please indicate the title of the position and your name in the subject line. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by August 30, 2019 for priority consideration; applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, under $15/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

August 30, 2019