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My wife Cathy and daughter Susie enjoying crepes on opening day of the 2010 farmers market
Renton is seeking a Farmers Market Coordinator to nurture and improve on our already-well-established farmers market. The position is a part-time position which requires a very broad skill-set, including technical understanding of agriculture and markets, promotional skills, event planning, ability to recruit and inspire volunteers, and tact and patience. For the right person, the job could be a lot of fun and very rewarding. Apply at www.rentonwa.gov if you are interested.
Here is the listing:
City of Renton invites applications for the position of:
Farmers Market
Coordinator – Limited Term
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY: $25.37 – $30.87 Hourly
OPENING DATE: 12/22/10
CLOSING DATE: 01/14/11 05:00 PM
UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Represented
DEPARTMENT: Community and Economic Development – Economic Development
BASIC FUNCTION:
PLEASE NOTE: This position is pending Council Approval. The position is currently a part-time
position with a limited term of one (1) year.
Under direction of an assigned supervisor, provide leadership, direction, organization, and
coordination of activities for the Renton Farmers Market in collaboration with volunteers.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
*Act as the Coordinator for the Renton Farmers Market, coordinating with volunteers,
vendors and City staff to ensure ongoing and long-term health of the Farmers
Market. Specifically, these duties include coordinating pre-market planning and postmarket
wrap up efforts and supervising all market functions including soliciting new
vendors, coordinating with local and regional farmers market organizations, managing
market logistics, internal and external communications, managing the market budget,
bookkeeping, volunteer recruitment and support, and maintaining and analyzing weekly
market statistics.
*Work with market stakeholders (vendors, customers, volunteers, Farmers Market
working group, sponsors, Chamber and City) to enhance existing market activities and to
resolve problems effectively.
*Develop and prepare program budgets with volunteer participation; monitor and
manage budgets including approval of expenditures; prepare and submit periodic budget
updates as requested.
*Help secure sponsorships and additional external financial support and coordinate
related agreements and relationships.
*Attend a variety of meetings and serve on City committees as requested; prepare and
deliver formal and informal presentations at City Council meetings and community
gatherings; provide staff support to the City Council, and boards and commissions as
assigned.
*Maintain communication and effective working relationships with City employees,
government agencies, community organizations and groups, and the general public;
coordinate operations with other departments.
*Develop and approve City and Farmers Market website content, features, and
information for areas of responsibility.
*Prepare publicity materials, including newspaper articles, brochures and flyers;
perform other program promotion as needed.
*Attend conferences and training.
*Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
*Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance; work flexible evening and/or
weekend hours as required; ability to travel as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
*Denotes an essential function.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
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