The Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market is looking for an Operations Manager for their 2025 market season.
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt
(Probation periods extending 6 months with check-in at 3 months)
About the Market:
The Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market (SFAM) is a vibrant and dynamic open-air market that operates every Saturday from May through October, as well as two winter markets (one in November and one in December). Our mission is to support local growers, artisans, and community members while fostering a thriving and inclusive community space.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in coordinating and supervising the weekly market activities, working closely with the Market Director. This position is integral to the success of SFAM, requiring adept management during the market season. The Operations Manager is a part-time, seasonal role, averaging 20-25 hours per week during the market season and 10-15 hours per week for training and prep in April before the season begins.
Essential Functions:
· Coordinating logistical aspects of Market Day, including setup, take-down, street signage, booth arrangement, and assistance to vendors and stakeholders for booth placement. Responsible for parking lot closure on Fridays and putting out trash bins for pickup during the week.
· Crafting a cohesive market layout through the preparation of the weekly market map and placement of booths and activities.
· Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of Market Day, enforcing compliance with SFAM's rules, and regulations, as well as local health department and city requirements.
· Providing excellent customer service to both vendors and shoppers, cultivating a positive market experience for all.
· Managing vendor and community booth attendance & booth fees, Market Day financial transactions, and weekly sales bookkeeping.
· Working alongside the market associate and volunteers, assigning tasks as needed for smoother operations.
· Facilitating on-site food access programs, and ensuring compliance with WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, EBT, and SNAP Market Match guidelines.
· Implementing programs and procedures in alignment with the Market Director's directives, addressing the community's evolving needs.
· Attending weekly staff meetings with the Market Director and participating in required meetings, seminars, and training sessions as needed.
· Preparing various materials such as weekly market maps, reports for the Market Director, sales spreadsheets, food access reporting etc., to support market operations, document activities, ensure compliance, and facilitate necessary actions.
· Effectively communicating with vendors, customers, staff, board members, volunteers, community partners, and city staff in person, via email, text, and phone.
· Coordinating market day logistics with individuals/organizations for community booths and special programs/activities.
Qualifications:
· Self-motivated, friendly, reliable, and goal-oriented.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with various stakeholders.
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, outdoor, and community-oriented environment. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Market Day is outdoors in all weather conditions and physically demanding, while the administrative aspects of the position are conducted in a home office and/or coworking setting.
· Availability on Fridays and Saturdays for Market Day operations and ability to meet deadlines. Flexible schedule available outside of Market Day in coordination with the Market Director for staff meetings and administrative tasks.
· Basic math and computer skills, especially Google Drive, Quickbooks Online, and data entry. Ability to learn and operate market operations software (MarketWurks).
· Have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to move market supplies to and from the Market.
· Experience in event coordination, customer service, operations management, or similar roles is preferred.
· A passion for local food systems, ecological responsibility, and community engagement.
· CPR & First Aid Training. Training for staff will be arranged if a candidate is not already CPR-certified.
Compensation
$22/hour, seasonal Apr - Dec
To Apply
To apply for the Operations Manager position at the Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market, please email your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and three professional references by March 1, 2025.