Little Tokyo Farmers' Market Manager

TITLE: Manager Little Tokyo Farmers Market 

STATUS: Parttime nonexempt (hourly) 

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager Northeast LA Farmers Markets  

LOCATION: Hybrid: Telecommuting OnSite at Farmers Markets Office (one day/week) 

COMPENSATION: $2526/hr DOE 

BENEFIT: Unlimited PTO 403b retirement plan access to Employee Assistance Program 

SCHEDULE: 28hours/weekflexible schedule must be able to work Saturdays from 7:00 AM 3:30 PM 

Summary of Responsibilities   

Each Market Manager is responsible for the daytoday operation of themarket they are assigned to including:recruitment and retention of farmer/vendorssocial media marketingcommunications with a variety of market stakeholders and coordination of other market activities and programs all under the direction of the Senior Manager Northeast LA Farmers Markets. The positionrequiresworking Saturday from 7:00 AM 3:30 PM with a 30minute unpaid break and availability on Tuesdays for team meetings. 

*This position is currently grant funded and funding is secured until August 2026. The Food Access LA and JACCC team will be continuously seeking funding for the Little Tokyo Farmers Market and the manager position but note that the permanency of this position is not guaranteed. 

Little Tokyo Farmers Market (Saturday from 7:00 AM 3:30 PM) 

Leads regulation and compliance including but not limited to:  

• Enforce Food Access LA rules and other pertinent Regional State and Federal laws and regulations (Direct Marketing California Retail Food Code etc.)    

• Communicate market policies activities and rules to all vendors    

• Work with onsite security to resolve deescalate emergencies complaints and requests from vendors customers and community partners   

• Oversees vendor stall placement   

Oversees market staff with the following market day tasks: 

• Physical setup and takedown of market 

• Maintain market grounds  

• Distribute Load Lists market memos and other market correspondence to market vendors 

• Maintain market supply inventory 

• Maintain organize and tidy up the market storage space 

• Operate information booth  

• Sell market / Food Access LA merchandise periodically   

• Assure that the market site is clean once the market is closed and vendors have left 

Facilitates effective market administration: 

• Ensures all vendor complete required paperwork and stall fee payment at the end of each market day 

• Update social media (Instagram feed and stories Facebook Twitter) with relevant market news vendor updates seasonal finds etc. 

• Provide support for special events such as food demonstrations cultural celebrations book signings etc. 

• Organize and maintain weekly market supplies 

Office / Work From Home (2.5 weekdays) 

• Manage weekly market accounting and reconciling (in office required): 

• Process all load lists from the previous market day. 

• Reconcile and submit all forms of payment including cash check EBT Market Match and WIC. 

• Complete weekly market day sales and redemption reports. 

• Organize and replenish EBT / Market Match supplies. 

• Communicate with vendors and market stakeholders regarding market policies activities and rules. 

• Maintain vendor files and other administrative tasks as needed. 

• Work with Food Access LAs Senior Manager Northeast LA Farmers Markets to secure all necessary permits for operation of a Certified Farmers Market. 

• Collaborate with state and federal agencies to ensure vendor compliance as needed. 

• Develop digital and print promotional materials. 

• Promote the farmers market on social media and within the community including presentations to schools local businesses churches and other communitybased organizations. 

• Organize market events programming such as book signings food demos etc. 

• Interface with community leaders elected officials and community stakeholders. 

• Organize and attend farm kitchen and studio visits as needed. 

• Participate in Food Access LA Farmers Market Operations and other Food Access LA initiatives: 

• Attend regular meetings including but not limited to: 

• Weekly supervision meetings with Senior Manager Northeast LA Farmers Markets 

• Monthly Market Manager meetings  

• Monthly Food Access LA staff meetings 

• Other meetings and trainings as required 

• Participate in internal working groups and other collaborative activities as time permits 

• Fundraise on behalf of Food Access LA and support with grant acquisitions 

Qualifications :

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience (retail customer service nonprofit programming event planning community organizing etc.) 

• A working knowledge of basic business and food retail operations experience working with small business owners and/or past experience owning a small business. 

• Experience with executing communications and community outreach strategies. 

• Experience managing multiple tasks and working with competing deadlines. 

• Can work independently organized and detail oriented. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Zoom Social Media apps and other technology platforms. 

• Comfortable handling cash. 

• Must be able to work Tuesdays and Saturdays. 

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Ability to read and write in English and Japanese strongly preferred Spanish proficiency also desirable. 

• Community centered work in and around Little Tokyo. 

• Experience working at a Certified Farmers Market (vendor management staff etc) 

• Experience working with underserved lowincome communities with awareness and integrity. 

• Knowledge of standards and compliance and other protocol related to the Department of Agriculture Department of Public Health and other local state and federal agencies. 

Additional Information :

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• Open PTO and 40 hours Sick Time 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Option for 403b Retirement Plan 

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand sit; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach stoop and kneel to install computer equipment. Most work will take place indoors but some work will take place outside in rainy hot or cold weather conditions. 

May perform related duties as assigned by management. 

DISCLAIMER: The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. 

Food Access LA is an equal opportunity employer. Food Access LA makes hiring decisions without regard to race color sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression national origin age veteran status disability or any other category protected by law. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants including those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented.  

Opportunity is open until your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime