Farmers’ Market Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to local farmers, artisans, and community members to secure market vendors.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, customers, and community partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and support.

Farmers’ Market Operations

• Plan and oversee market logistics, including location setup, stall layout, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Organize vendor agreements, schedules, and payment tracking.
• Capture day-of operations, including setup, takedown, and on-site support.

Marketing and Promotion

• Develop and implement promotional strategies through social media, email newsletters, and on-campus outreach.
• Create marketing materials to attract both vendors and customers.

Administrative Duties

• Manage market finances, including budgeting, tracking revenues/expenses, and ensuring financial sustainability.
• Collect vendor and customer feedback to evaluate and improve market performance.
• Maintain organized records of market activities, vendor agreements, and communication logs.

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to assist with market operations.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment for volunteers.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and promotional strategies is an asset.
• Previous experience in event coordination, project management, or community organizing is preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and university policies is an asset.
• Ability to represent Regenesis professionally in all communications and interactions.
• Passion for sustainability and community engagement.