About Community Farmers Markets (CFM):

Community Farmers Markets is an Atlanta based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop a local food infrastructure for long term sustainability and meaningful community impact. Our purpose is to preserve, root, and grow a diverse local food culture by maintaining an authentic space for all people to share community, fair food, and healthy lifestyles while providing a sustainable living for producers who steward the earth. 

Through our unique, three-tiered approach to food access through the distribution of local food at markets, education about local food through outreach programming, and financial incentives to purchase local food through double SNAP, and through building strong partnerships with mission-critical partners in our communities and the city at large, CFM’s markets and programs have had an extensive impact on the local food system in Atlanta.

CFM currently operates the Decatur, East Atlanta Village, Grant Park, Ponce City, and co‐operates the Fresh MARTA Farmers Markets as well as educational outreach programs for community partners and vendors, and hosts a variety of fundraising and community‐driven events.

Community Farmers Markets is seeking a full‐time Assistant Manager for the Fresh MARTA Market to support CFM and the Fresh MARTA Market as it enters into its next phase of growth. The Assistant FMM Manager will work closely with the FMM Manager to promote, maintain and grow the market. Ideal candidates will be highly organized with excellent interpersonal skills, as well as creativity in approach, attention to detail and the ability to create and sustain a positive and engaging experience for customers and staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Primary Responsibilities:

• • Assist FMM Manager with all aspects of market coordination and administration;
  • Supervise market associates and volunteers during scheduled prep/market shifts;
  • Assist with purchasing, tracking and maintaining produce inventory;
  • Assist in developing and maintaining best practices for maximum efficiency and effectiveness;
  • Manage and regularly update all Fresh MARTA Market social media accounts;
  • Co-create and ensure implementation of safety and sanitation measures consistent with market policy;

• Ensure all administrative tasks and documentation are completed for each weekly market in accordance with deadlines and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership abilities and initiative, quick decision-making and problem-solving abilities;
• Demonstrated capacity to create and/or improve upon organizational systems;
• Excellent time management skills, able to delegate tasks and mediate effectively;
• Experience in one of the following fields preferred but not required: non-profits, community-organizing, nutrition, public health, the service or retail industry, and/or the local food movement;
• Expertise with email, Facebook, Instagram and other social media outlets; 
• Ability to work under pressure and in unconventional scenarios;
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly; 
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and work in extreme weather; 
• Believe that all people deserve access to “good food”

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time position with approximately 30-40 hours per week. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Considerations:

Given rapidly evolving situations connected to Covid-19, it is possible that the specific responsibilities of this position will be required to evolve to respond to changing market conditions. Any and all applicants are encouraged to keep this in mind in connection to their desire to work with the FMM this season.