Manager Intern
Type: part-time internship (see “Compensation”, below)
Organization: Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair
Website: http://www.theaurorafarmersmarket.com
Location: Aurora, Ontario
The Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair (AFMAF) is seeking an
individual who has a keen desire to help organize and learn about the
practices of local production and distribution of locally grown and
hand-made quality products. The Intern is responsible to the AFMAF
Committee and plays an important role in the day-to-day operation of
the market. The intern will support the work of the Market Manager,
helping to develop and implement strategic plans for the market.
The intern will assist in organizing, managing and promoting the
market. He/she will work in harmony with the AFMAF manager, committee,
vendors, regulating bodies, the public, Town of Aurora staff,
community groups and the media; and represent the vendors as a whole
to the neighborhood and community.
The position commences upon offer of position, with approximately 10
hours of work per week. The intern must be available to attend each
market day from May through to October, and be available to attend
meetings during market off-hours. The intern must be available to work
independently from home and have access to a computer and a car.
To apply:
If you are interested in applying for this internship position, please
email your resume to:
Anna Kroeplin
annasmosaics@gmail.com
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Compensation for the intern’s work will come in 3 forms:
• Full pay for a minimum of 4 market days in the absence of the Market Manager.
• Management, marketing, and business experience
• The possibility to move into the Market Manager’s role for the following
year.
Qualifications:
• Proficiency in written and oral communications
• Time management and organizational skills
• Experience in food service would be an asset
• Leadership skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Physical requirements: able to set up and move tables or tents as needed
• A passion for local farmers, crafters, bakers, and artists; and the
desire to promote their work.
Tasks:
Help the Market Manager:
• Manage volunteers
• Assist in planning special event days
• Research and collect resources for the market (crafts, signs, etc)
• Help organize placement of vendors
• Assist setting up and taking down vendor booths on market days
• Fill in for the Manager in their absence
Supervision:
• monitor Market’s and vendor’s compliance with relevant regulations and codes
• Track vendor pricing of like products to ensure fair business practices
• recruit, train and coordinate student volunteers
Logistics (Only necessary to do when Market Manager is not at the market):
• ensure Vendor permits are displayed by Vendor
• assist in directing Vendors to pre-designated booth locations
• keep a record of community service hours for volunteers and sign forms
• carry out instructions from AFMAF Chair and Committee
• gather materials required for Special Events
• collect & count all funds raised by the sale of Market bags/t-shirts
Meetings:
• attend AFM Committee meetings and other community based meetings as required
Communications:
• develop positive and open relationships with the AFM Vendors.
• keep vendors apprised of upcoming events through monthly
correspondence when directed.
• Assist in communications with Town staff, Council members and Health
Department
ON MARKET DAYS:
• assist in the opening and closing of the market
• assist at booths when necessary
• uphold by-laws, policies and Constitution
• report emergencies and complaints
• ensure that Market grounds are clean and safe
• assist with Market bag raffles on special event days
• keep a weekly market log, noting significant events, complaints,
concerns, and upcoming tasks
• set up Sponsor Booth and have it manned to provide market
information and sell bags/t-shirts
• work with student volunteers to ensure that their time is used wisely