April 16, 2008
Farmers Market Manager Position
Experimental Station
Market Manager Position
The Experimental Station is a non-profit (501-c-3) located on 61st Street in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago. The mission of the Experimental Station is to foster innovative artistic, cultural, educational, and environmental projects and small enterprises. In response to a need in the Woodlawn community for sources of fresh produce and healthy foods, the Experimental Station is creating, as one of its own programs, a weekend farmers market to serve the local communities.
The Experimental Station is looking for a dynamic individual who can develop and manage our proposed 61st Street Farmers Market. The Market Manager will be responsible for ensuring the development and management of a successful market. This will include recruiting farmers, ensuring product mix, developing market programming, managing volunteers, enforcing standards, overseeing advertising, administering and fundraising. The Market Manager will report to the Experimental Station Board of Directors and be supported by a Market Steering Committee.
Qualifications:
- Management experience
- Sales/marketing experience
- Knowledge of organic food standards
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong writing skills preferred
The position is full-time, beginning immediately. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please forward a resume and cover letter to: conniespreen@experimentalstation.org, or Connie Spreen, Treasurer/Vice-President, Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.
Posted by Jennifer McCaffrey at 3:02 PM |
