Market Manager – Dalhousie Farmers’ Market
Market Manager – Dalhousie Farmers’ Market
Job Description:
The Dalhousie Farmers’ Market is more than a place to buy fresh, healthy, local food. It serves as a hub for collaboration, bringing together customers, vendors, volunteers, and local businesses and organizations. The market fosters meaningful connections between people, food producers, and the surrounding community.
The Market Manager, reporting to the General Manager (GM) of the Dalhousie Community Association, is responsible for overseeing the market. They will build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, community partners, and shoppers to ensure a safe and lively environment where vendors can succeed. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting local food, enjoy working with vendors, and have a genuine love for farmers’ markets and the experiences they provide.
This position is part-time all year round and requires the Manager to attend all markets (15 Summer Markets on Thursdays from June 12 – Sept 18 and 5 indoor Saturday markets in fall, winter and spring), with varied hours throughout the year depending on the requirements of the season (ranging from 8 – 25 hours per week). The position is a hybrid of work from home and at location of the market.
The Farmers’ Market is an evolving entity, and some responsibilities might change with time depending upon the needs of the market, vendors and customers.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Vendor Recruitment, Selection and Retention
- Site Management and Logistics
- Customer Relations
- Volunteer management
- Promotions, Marketing & Social Media
- Workplace Safety
- Record Keeping
Position Requirements:
This is a physical, public facing, outdoor job and working conditions include but are not limited to rain, heat, freezing temperatures and wind. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill sets, and abilities necessary to be successful in this position.
- Proven leadership planning, organizing, setup, management and dealing with challenges or conflicts as they arise.
- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, conflict resolution and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints, managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Self-directed but able to work collectively as a team player.
- Computer literacy including strength with Word, Excel, and some experience with social media platforms. Able to learn new programs (ie. Amilia)
- Ability to remain calm and to enforce rules assertively and respectfully as needed.
- Valid drivers license and vehicle required to set up and take down banners and signs in the community before and after each market.
- Physical Demands: capacity to lift and carry 25-30 lbs; frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching.
Please email your coverletter and resume to Doug MacDonald, General Manager at gm@dalhousiecalgary.ca or submit via the form below.
