Portage Farmers Market Manager

Portage Farmers Market Manager Job Description
Hosted by the Portage Business Improvement District (BID)

The Portage Business Improvement District Farmers Market is a weekly seasonal market held in downtown Portage.  We are seeking an experienced Farmers Market Manager to coordinate and direct the day-to-day operations of the market. The Portage Farmers Market takes place from May-October on Thursdays from Noon-5pm at Commerce Plaza in downtown Portage. This is a weekly position that requires you to be onsite at each market. 
Reporting Status: Position reports directly to the BID Board of Directors
Compensation & Hours: Thursdays, May-October.  $125 per day.
Market Manager Responsibilities:

• Onsite management of the Farmers Market on Thursdays
• Maintain an information booth onsite at the market during market hours
• Set up all logistics of the market including closure of the parking lot, signage, assignments of the vendors, teardown and cleanup
• Maintain accurate records of vendor applications, mailings, selections and funds
• Review and approve the market applications for participating vendors
• Ensure compliance with all regulations including permits needed though the City of Portage and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue
• Promote and advertise the market weekly through ads, signage, social media, photographs and/or video
• Act as a liaison for the BID Board of Directors to the vendors
• Create a positive and welcoming environment at the market
• Prepare a monthly report, tracking vendor attendance and market performance and submit to the BID Board of Directors

• Experience working as a market manager or similar setting
• Friendly, organized, detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to build relationships with vendors and customers
• Ability to work well with a Board of Directors and various personalities