Company description

Savage Farmers Market is a vibrant new, producer-driven market on Baldwin Common, a beautiful park in the heart of historic Savage, MD. Our mission is to provide the residents of Savage, MD and the surrounding community a producer-only farmers market that supports local agriculture, offers a diverse array of products that promote healthy living, and fosters community engagement.

Job description

Located in Southeastern Howard County, Savage is a vibrant historic mill town. In 2024, community residents founded a new farmers market on Baldwin Common, a beautiful County park in the center of the walkable neighborhood. The Committee overseeing the Savage Community Farmers Market is seeking a Market Manager for the 2025 season. The Market takes place from 4-7 pm on Wednesdays from May 28 to September 24, 2025. This part-time, seasonal position runs during the Market season (with possible off-season duties), requiring up to 10 hours per week. The total contracted hours for the season will not exceed 220 hours.

Responsibilities:

Market Operations:

Prepare the market site and coordinate set-up with vendors, food trucks and volunteers.
Orient community partners and buskers to their locations.
Assist with vendor issues and ensure smooth market operation.
Document any issues to convey to the committee.
Oversee market teardown with volunteer help and ensure the market site is clean.

Vendor & Customer Engagement:

Ensure vendors are supported and resolve any issues that arise.
Oversee vendors, food trucks and community partners to ensure compliance with ordinances and market rules.
Administer a friendly, safe, healthy,and orderly market environment.
Record customer counts each hour and respond to market-related inquiries.

Volunteer Management:

Manage volunteers for set-up, Information Booth staffing, and market breakdown.

Market Reporting & Communication:

Submit weekly reports to the Committee on market operations, customer feedback, vendor issues, and sales.
Collaborate with the Committee on social media and promotional efforts.

Required Qualifications:
Experience in market management, event coordination, or related fields.
Passion for local food and community-building.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Friendly yet assertive demeanor.
Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively.
Comfortable with Google Drive and basic data entry.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

February 28, 2025