The Govans Farmers Market is a mission-based market that operates once a week, June-September in North Baltimore at a lot located at 5104 York Road. The Market will be entering its 13th season in 2024 and provides the Govans community with a source of fresh produce as well as a community gathering space and a connection to community information.

Loyola University’s York Road neighborhood program portfolio reflects Loyola’s Jesuit Catholic mission and values, and specifically its commitment to the social, economic, and environmental justice tenets of Laudato Si’.

The Govans Farmers Market Manager is a 9-month seasonal temporary position. The role will have the option of remote or hybrid work January through the end of April for 15-20 hours a week with in-person work expected for 20-30 hours a week May-September. The pay rate is $20/hour.

The Govans Farmers Market Manager will supervise market volunteers, interns, and summer YouthWorks employees.

Specifically the role will:

• Manage the vendor recruitment and onboarding process, including scouting new vendors (including conducting site visits as needed), retaining existing vendors, and managing the collections of market application materials.

• Work with CCSJ’s Executive Director to manage permitting and other health/safety requirements (City Health Department, USDA permitting).

• Serve as the primary point of contact for GFM vendors during the season, managing weekly vendor communications and serving as the on-site manager.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive outreach strategy to attract new and returning customers to the market.

• Manage the social media and communications for the Govans Market, including an e-newsletter.

• Revise Govans Farmers Market community guidelines to reflect a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.

• Understand federal funding programs for SNAP/WIC eligible customers. Ensure finance volunteers are trained on relevant procedures.

• Work with CCSJ’s Manager, Administrative Services to manage market finances, conducting weekly finance close-out reporting weekly during the season.

• Serve as CCSJ’s point of contact for the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development’s YouthWorks Program for Govans Market youth assistants. Manage youth recruitment process. Create a meaningful summer experience for GFM YouthWorkers that includes training on customer service best practices and information on food equity, life skills and entrepreneurship.

• Recruit community organizations that can offer information stations and other services during market sessions.

• Plan special events and promotional days for GFM sessions (past examples include Back to School promotions, National Farmers Market Week, live music events).

• Support CCSJ’s AmeriCorps VISTA in managing donations from GFM vendors to the Govans Community Fridge (located at the 5104 lot) during the summer months.

Qualifications:

• Passion for working on food equity or local purchasing issues; experience running public markets (produce/farmers, flea, craft etc.) is a plus.

• Possess high levels of attention to detail.

• Experience in managing special events or other event-based programming preferred.

• Hold a strong customer service orientation; experience in a retail/customer service environment a plus.

• Ability to work outdoors in hot and/or rainy weather required; ability to lift up to 20 pounds as needed preferred.

• Desire to mentor adolescent youth preferred.

Loyola Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ)

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