Farmers Market Manager
The City of Dexter is seeking an energetic, highly organized, and self-motivated Farmers Market Manager. The Farmers Market Manager is a part-time position, and will work approximately 450 hours per calendar year, including during Saturday and Tuesday Farmers Market dates. The starting pay for this position is $14 per hour. The Farmers Market is open from May through October. The successful candidate will be under the direction of the City Manager or their designee. The Market Manager will be responsible for the successful operation of the Dexter Farmers Market, including: managing the Market during its hours of operation and coordinating market day logistics such as assignment of stalls, customer service, programming, community group participation, and monitoring safety and cleanliness. The position will also be responsible for such duties as: vendor recruitment, advertisement, engaging community partners, event planning, and implementation of the use of food assistance programs at the Market. The Manager will also be required to produce an end of the season report that will be distributed to City Council and made available on the City website.
To view the position description and access the City’s employment application, please visit the City’s website at: https://www.dextermi.gov/government/job_and_committee_openings.php. Applicants are asked to submit a completed application form, cover letter, and resume to the City of Dexter, 8123 Main St., 2nd Floor, Dexter, MI 48130 or by e-mail to Jbreyer@dextermi.gov. The position is open until filled, but a first review of applications will be Friday, April 9, 2021 at 5:00pm.
Full Position Description