Mill Market ,Program Development Coordinator Jobs in Canada

re, and offer
entertainment and special events to create a festive atmosphere in the
Canal District of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Though the focus is on
locally grown and harvested foods, the Mill Market also features
locally produced art, crafts, and wild-crafted herbal products, as
well as a hosting the Mill Flea on Sundays

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Mill Market Program Development Coordinator will bring enthusiasm
and dedication to promoting and operating the farmers market in
downtown Sault Ste. Marie. They will coordinate farmer relations,
community outreach, promotions, and fundraising. The Program
Development Coordinator will work with market vendors and other
stakeholders, both internal and external to the market, to maintain
and expand market activity. The candidate should be passionate about
food, local farming and agriculture, and be knowledgeable about the
Sault Ste. Marie farming community. The Mill Market Program
Development Coordinator will report directly to the Market Manager and
will coordinate with other Destination North projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establish and maintain relationships with farmers and other market
vendors, recruit vendors as needed, and administer vendor
applications. Ensure all new vendors are aware of Market Guidelines.
• Organize vendor tables and produce a market map.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Attend Staff meetings as required.
• Draft and distribute market e-newsletter for customers and vendors.
• Design and execute marketing and promotions plans.
• Represent the market in meetings with external stakeholders,
building positive community relations.
• Initiate media stories on the market; respond positively to media inquiries.
• Maintain and update market website and social media accounts.
• Respond to market inquiries in a timely manner.
• Develop activities for each market – volunteers, music, chef demos,
educational events, special events, and community partners.
• Develop shopper surveys and crowd counts, to assess customer
opinions and satisfaction with the market. Suggest improvements.
• Work with Algoma Public Health to ensure vendor compliance with
health department requirements regarding food safety.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
• Knowledge, interest and passion for farmers’ markets, local food,
health and wellness
• Excellent conflict management skills
• Able to communicate well, both in writing and orally, with a variety
of stakeholders in a variety of situations
• Time management and organizational skills are critical
• Experience in food service management and a good understanding and
knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements for food vendors
• Strong leadership skills
• Able to work with minimal direction
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, and negotiation ability
• Clear and organized work habits, positive attitude, flexible
• Creativity
• Skill in program development and management
• Ability to collect and analyze data about the market
• Current food handlers permit

DETAILS

This is a paid, full-time position, requiring approximately 30 hours
weekly – work hours and work location are flexible, outside of market
hours. The Program Development Coordinator will be paid at a rate of
14$/hour, with incentives available to increase vendor participation.

Candidate must be a University or College graduate who has graduated
within the last three years from an accredited college or university
in the field of Community Studies, Agriculture, Communications, or
Business. The candidate must be a graduate of a post-secondary degree
or diploma program. The position will be a first full-time employment
in the candidates’ field of study.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should apply with a one-page PDF Resume and a one-page PDF
Cover Letter that enumerates how they meet at the above qualifications
and one idea on how to improve their community. Please apply by
sending an email to:
resumes@millmarket.ca
before July 15th.