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Development Coordinator
at Proctor Farmers' Market in Tacoma (not downtown)
Proctor Farmers Market
The Proctor Farmers Market strives to provide the community with fresh, locally grown farm products while providing area growers with an outlet for their crops and products. In addition we seek to educate the public about the importance of local agriculture, sustainable business and the impact we have on the environment. Bringing people together at the Farmers Market helps promote a greater sense of community, serves as an educational forum, and helps encourage local business development. Currently the Farmers Market has on staff a Market Manager and a Community Liaison. The Market recognizes the need for further market development and outreach and has created the position of Market Development Coordinator.
Background
The Proctor Farmers Market is a thriving, successful farmers market. It is presently in its 17th season, and has been growing every year, with unmatched growth in both vendors and gross revenues for the last couple of years. So far, the market has been successful with a limited outreach campaign. However, we feel that we could increase traffic flow and thereby serve our vendors/farmers better by focusing more on marketing. We also recognize that the market’s financial needs can’t be met by vendor fees alone and need to maintain and increase our revenue from sponsorships and grants.
The Market Development Coordinator is a key figure in supporting the growth and success of the Proctor Farmers Market. The main jobs of the Market Development Coordinator are to secure revenue sources through sponsorships and grants, and to provide a coordinated marketing effort for the Market. The Market Development Coordinator will also communicate regularly with the Board and the Market Manager and become familiar with at-market activities.
The Market Development Coordinator is responsible for
Securing revenue
Sponsorship
Creating sponsorship package that reflects the market’s values and meets the sponsors’ needs
Soliciting new sponsors and maintaining relationships with long-time market sponsors
Creating deliverables
Maintaining communication with sponsors throughout market season
Grants
Identifying grants that would fit the market well
Applying for and administering the grants
Outreach and Marketing
Developing a coordinated marketing and outreach plan for the Proctor Farmers Market
Working with the board and staff to implement the plan in the community
Maintaining Proctor Farmers Market website
Communication
Meeting regularly with market manager and board to coordinate efforts
Maintaining presence at market to observe effects of programs on vendors, patrons, etc
Skills and Qualities Needed
Flexible and a good sense of humor
Healthy communication skills and good self-awareness
Successful experience working independently and within a team setting
Competent computer and written skills
Qualities that would benefit position
Experience securing sponsorships and grants for organizations
Demonstrated ability to use marketing strategies to increase an organizations success
Graphic design and website creation and or management
Familiarity or contacts with the area and an interest in local food issues
Work Hours
The weekly hours will vary throughout the season, with the bulk of the hours worked in the pre- season and the early season. Work hours will also depend upon what grants are secured, and what the sponsorship package looks like. Defined hours will be weekly during the season with time spent at market as well as monthly with board meetings and staff meetings as needed.
Compensation
Total allocated for position is $7,000.00 – There will be incentives based upon sponsorship packages as well as opportunity to negotiate compensation after first season.
Application Process
Please send resume along with cover-letter explaining your desire and qualifications for this position and any connection you have to local food and farming by December 31st. Submit via email to:
Proctor Farmers Market
proctorfm@yahoo.com
Qualified candidates will be contacted for a face to face interview.
If you have any questions please feel free to call at
1-253-961-3666. Thank you for your interest.
The Proctor Farmers Market strives to provide the community with fresh, locally grown farm products while providing area growers with an outlet for their crops and products. In addition we seek to educate the public about the importance of local agriculture, sustainable business and the impact we have on the environment. Bringing people together at the Farmers Market helps promote a greater sense of community, serves as an educational forum, and helps encourage local business development. Currently the Farmers Market has on staff a Market Manager and a Community Liaison. The Market recognizes the need for further market development and outreach and has created the position of Market Development Coordinator.
Background
The Proctor Farmers Market is a thriving, successful farmers market. It is presently in its 17th season, and has been growing every year, with unmatched growth in both vendors and gross revenues for the last couple of years. So far, the market has been successful with a limited outreach campaign. However, we feel that we could increase traffic flow and thereby serve our vendors/farmers better by focusing more on marketing. We also recognize that the market’s financial needs can’t be met by vendor fees alone and need to maintain and increase our revenue from sponsorships and grants.
The Market Development Coordinator is a key figure in supporting the growth and success of the Proctor Farmers Market. The main jobs of the Market Development Coordinator are to secure revenue sources through sponsorships and grants, and to provide a coordinated marketing effort for the Market. The Market Development Coordinator will also communicate regularly with the Board and the Market Manager and become familiar with at-market activities.
The Market Development Coordinator is responsible for
Securing revenue
Sponsorship
Creating sponsorship package that reflects the market’s values and meets the sponsors’ needs
Soliciting new sponsors and maintaining relationships with long-time market sponsors
Creating deliverables
Maintaining communication with sponsors throughout market season
Grants
Identifying grants that would fit the market well
Applying for and administering the grants
Outreach and Marketing
Developing a coordinated marketing and outreach plan for the Proctor Farmers Market
Working with the board and staff to implement the plan in the community
Maintaining Proctor Farmers Market website
Communication
Meeting regularly with market manager and board to coordinate efforts
Maintaining presence at market to observe effects of programs on vendors, patrons, etc
Skills and Qualities Needed
Flexible and a good sense of humor
Healthy communication skills and good self-awareness
Successful experience working independently and within a team setting
Competent computer and written skills
Qualities that would benefit position
Experience securing sponsorships and grants for organizations
Demonstrated ability to use marketing strategies to increase an organizations success
Graphic design and website creation and or management
Familiarity or contacts with the area and an interest in local food issues
Work Hours
The weekly hours will vary throughout the season, with the bulk of the hours worked in the pre- season and the early season. Work hours will also depend upon what grants are secured, and what the sponsorship package looks like. Defined hours will be weekly during the season with time spent at market as well as monthly with board meetings and staff meetings as needed.
Compensation
Total allocated for position is $7,000.00 – There will be incentives based upon sponsorship packages as well as opportunity to negotiate compensation after first season.
Application Process
Please send resume along with cover-letter explaining your desire and qualifications for this position and any connection you have to local food and farming by December 31st. Submit via email to:
Proctor Farmers Market
proctorfm@yahoo.com
Qualified candidates will be contacted for a face to face interview.
If you have any questions please feel free to call at
1-253-961-3666. Thank you for your interest.
Published at 15-12-2009
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