Company description The Great Barrington Farmers' Market is a seasonal farmers market located in Great Barrington, MA. The market is currently in its 30th season and is one of the most vibrant markets in western Massachusetts with over 35 vendors and 3000 visitors a week. The market is committed to the local food economy and being an accessible and equitable space for all residents and visitors. Job description

The Great Barrington Farmers’ Market (GBFM) (entering its 31 year) seeks a new manager for the 2021 season.  The position is year-round, however, the majority of the work is done March-October.  All candidates should be excited about the local food economy, well organized, be willing to work with both vendors and community members and be able to handle a multitude of tasks.  In addition, any candidate needs a basic understanding of organizational finances. 

 

Time Commitment
Must work Saturdays May-November
March-May 25-40 hours a week
June-October 16-20 hours a week
November-Feb 12-15 hours a week

Job Responsibilities-
Assign vendor spaces including spaces for daily vendors

Handle SNAP reimbursements

Pay musicians

Maintain a market diary

Ensure all market rules and regulations are adhered to

Ensure all state and  town regulations are adhered to

Create agendas and meeting times for steering committee meetings once a month in off-season and one mid-season

Email vendors with updates and steering committee news

Maintain and purchase market equipment

Keep the market shed orderly and stocked with cups, trash bags, dog biscuits, etc.

Be a liaison with Property Owner, town of Great Barrington, and the Great Barrington Arts Market

Apply for sign permits, town permits and market insurance

Write  once a month report with financial details from the bookkeeper and organize and deliver material to the bookkeeper once a month or weekly

Maintain information on all vendors- contact info, insurance, permits, market apps

Create and maintain a balanced budget and collect fees from all vendors and deposit in bank

Run a post-market season survey of all vendors

Maintain market email

Check the P.O. box in GB

Educate vendors on SNAP etc. and make sure they have the correct training

Assign jobs to vendors

Solicit and schedule musical entertainment

Schedule and envision market activities such as chef visits, tomato tastings, pie contests, children activities, etc.

Maintain the calendar for the community table

Seek out and handle sponsorships for the market with assistance from the committee

Maintain communication and education with other managers and resources through MDAR, Berkshire Grown, etc.

Strategize on additional revenue sources for the market

Write end of season report

 

Responsibilities on market days

Opening and closing market

Stay on site during the market

 

Ensure vendors fulfill market jobs
Collect SNAP and credit card transactions

Ensure all market rules and regulations are adhered to

Ensure all state and town regulations are adhered to

Answer questions from vendors and customers

Do regular customer counts 

Maintain market grounds in a safe manner

Put up market table with information and water

Run activities and sales out of the market tent (such as raffles, bag sales, etc)

Resolve any disputes

Compensation this position is : salaried Application instructions DeadlineAugust 07, 2020