Market Operations Manager: OPEN
Position Description:
POSITION BEGINS FEBRUARY 13th
The MARKET OPERATIONS MANAGER ensures the smooth operation of all weekly markets hosted by the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market (RVGCM). The MARKET OPERATIONS MANAGER works closely with and reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for all day-of-market activities, set-up and breakdown at Market sites, along with interaction with vendors and patrons on Market days and building public relations. The MARKET OPERATIONS MANAGER is expected to be familiar with and understand the bylaws, guidelines and policies of the organization and help enforce the policies therein.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but are not limited to the following):
• Detail oriented
• Punctuality
• Set-up and breakdown market operations equipment and signage
• Provide outstanding customer service at the information booth
• Monitor Market safety
• Maintain Market cleanliness
• Enforce Market policies and guidelines
• Address market day problems and conflicts with professional skill and seek guidance from Executive Director if necessary
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with a high level of physical activity (lifting up to 50 pounds) and range of weather conditions
• Haul Market trailer
• Enthusiastic, pacesetter, leader, sense of humor, and ability to go with the flow
Requirements:
• Ability to take direction as well as work independently
• Excellent organizational and time management, positive conflict resolution/mediation skills including working with all types of individuals with different personalities and objectives
• Ability to do mathematical calculations, cashing handling and run EBT equipment with training
• Flexible, positive, professional attitude and ability to handle a fast changing, sometimes stressful environment
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and standing for long periods
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License with a good driving record and proof of insurance
• Reliable/consistent transportation capable of towing the market trailer
• CPR Certification (can be acquired after hiring)
• Complete bimonthly time sheet
Working Hours:
Schedule: Up to 25-30 per week from March 1 through the end of November 2023
• Tuesdays in Ashland (6:15a - 3:00p) 8.75 hrs - March- through November
• Thursdays in Medford (6:15a - 3:00p) 8.75 hrs - March - through November
• Saturdays in Ashland (6:30a - 2:00p) 7.5 hrs - May - through October
You are expected to maintain standard Market hours on Market days. From time-to-time additional hours may be required to meet deadlines, or to support other
company initiatives.
Remuneration:
• Part-time - $15.50-17.00 range/hour, paid semi-monthly.
• All payments are subject to statutory and required deductions and withholdings.
Please email your resume to Executive Director Jaimie Griffin at jaimie@rvgrowersmarket.com
Market Administrative Manager: OPEN
Position Description: The Market Administrative Manager ensures accurate and timely reporting and documenting of market grant programs, and market financial reconciliation reports, as well as enables the Market Operations Manager to efficiently perform the many duties on market day smoothly. The Market Administrative Manager helps run the information booth and helps patrons with EBT, debit/credit transaction and provides directions and general market information. The Market Administrative Manager prepares all end of market reconciliation reports, does all grant reporting and documenting, and prepared end of month paperwork. The Market Administrative Manager is expected to be familiar with Excel and understand the policies of the market as described in the handbooks, guidelines and bylaws.
This is a seasonal, part time, hourly position.
Requirements:
1. Ability to take direction as well as work independently
2. Excellent organizational, communication, customer service and time management skills
3. Punctuality, reliability, flexibility, and a good sense of humor
4. Cash handling, detail oriented and ability to use Excel
5. Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and standing for long periods
6. This position requires an at home computer with Excel and printer to utilize for work needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
1. Grant reporting for Double Up Food Bucks and Protein Match Program
2. Run day-end reports and prepare reconciliation reports
3. Assist Market Site Manager with the enforcement of RVGCM policies
4. Cleanliness of information booth and surrounding market areas
5. Prepares End of Month Paperwork
6. Extra duties as determined by the Market Site Manager or Executive Director
7. Complete bimonthly time sheet
Working Hours:
Schedule: Up to 25-30 per week from March 1 through the end of November 2023
• Tuesdays in Ashland (8:30a - 1:30p) - March- through November
• Thursdays in Medford (8:30a - 1:30p) - March - through November
• Saturdays in Ashland (6:30a - 2:00p) 7.5 hrs. - May - through October (alternating)
*2-5 Hours of administrative work outside of market hours: grant reporting, end of market reconciliation reports, end of month reports.
You are expected to maintain standard Market hours on Market days. From time-to-time additional hours may be required to meet deadlines, or to support other
company initiatives.
Remuneration:
• Part-time - $15.50-17.00range/hour, paid semi-monthly.
• All payments are subject to statutory and required deductions and withholdings.
Please email your resume to executive director, Jaimie Griffin at jaimie@rvgrowersmarket.com
VOLUNTEERS
Thanks for your interest in becoming a volunteer for RVGCM! We're a richly woven tapestry of farmers, ranchers, crafters, food processors, board and staff dedicated to the land at-large and our beautiful valley community in particular. If you are interested in contributing to the texture of our success, we welcome your efforts wholeheartedly. Please fill out the Volunteer Application and we will be in touch to discuss. Thank you!
