Company description The Boston Public Market is an indoor, year-round marketplace for locally sourced groceries and specialty agricultural products, where residents and visitors can find fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced food from Massachusetts and New England. The Market houses 39 local farmers, fishers, and food entrepreneurs selling items such as farm fresh produce; meat and poultry; eggs; milk and cheese; fish and shellfish; bread and baked goods; beverages; flowers; and an assortment of specialty and prepared foods. Everything sold at the Market is produced or originates in New England. The Boston Public Market is a dynamic civic space, educating the public about food sources, nutrition, and preparation. In addition to 40 permanent vendors and a number of rotating short-term “pop-up” vendors, the Boston Public Market includes the KITCHEN, a 3,200 square foot demonstration kitchen programmed by The Trustees, the Market’s programming partner, with opportunities such as hands-on cooking demos, lectures, family activities, exercise classes, training and community events.The Boston Public Market Association, which developed and operates the Market space, is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Job description

The Position and Responsibilities:

The Market Facilities Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer of BPM and will work closely with the CEO and the BPMA team to maintain the smooth operation of the Market. This person will specialize in the management of the Market’s facilities, contractor relationships, physical building, and appearance. Specific responsibilities include:

• Oversight of BPMA’s contract service staff (security, maintenance, janitorial)
• Onboarding and construction coordination for new vendors
• Ensuring vendor adherence to market policies and procedures
• Procurement and management of trades workers to maintain and repair the facility
• Working with the building operations staff (loading dock managers, janitorial staff, security, etc.) to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient space
• Regular on-site supervision of the Market floor and operations, including two weekend days per month
• Committed execution of operational policies with an eye toward continual improvement
• Maintaining strong working relationships with vendors and other Market stakeholders and constituents
• Working as part of a small team to do whatever is necessary to operate a successful, world-class market

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of maintenance, facilities, and physical plant needs, and ability to rapidly respond to these needs
• At least 1 year of experience as part of a management team responsible for maintenance and operation of a facility, store, restaurant, shop, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain mutually respectful relationships with a diverse range of people
• Proficiency in complex, multi-stakeholder operations
• Ability to anticipate problems and act quickly and wisely to prevent them from occurring
• Ability to stay calm in stressful environments
• Highly energetic, positive, flexible, and an unflappable demeanor
• Interest in local agriculture and food a plus

The Boston Public Market is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all.  

Compensation this position is : salaried, varies DOE, $42,000.00 - $55,000.00 Application instructions DeadlineMarch 17, 2017