Job Description

Job Position Title: Interim - Antigonish Farmer's Market Manager Sept. 2025

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Passionate about local food and community involvement?

Seeking work in an exciting, engaging environment?

We are hiring a Interim Market Manager for the Antigonish Farmers' Market (AFM)!

The Market is open year-round, Saturdays and sometimes Wednesdays. It is a vibrant space with up to 50+ vendors each week.

Responsibilities:

Manage general coordination of the Market, including vendor space management and customer engagement; Ensure vendor compliance with Market rules and regulations as per AFM by-laws and Food Safety Guidelines for Public Markets; Resolve disputes and work to anticipate areas of potential concern during Markets; Be the face of the market: Respond to emails/phone calls from vendors, customers, and community partners; Maintain/develop a strong online Market presence using existing online platforms, writing press releases, and organizing media events; Enter weekly financial data into Quick-books Online and Square debit system, and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual accounting reports; Report monthly to the AFM board, contribute to board decision-making, and implement board directives in a timely manner. Manage the Market Kitchen, bookings and Billing.

Qualifications:

You must have one - two years of experience with Quick-books online. Self-motivated, highly organized, creative individual; Excellent interpersonal skills; Proven conflict resolution skills; Proficient in publicity management through social media, including Facebook and Instagram. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Project management and bookkeeping experience. Experience with Square POS preferred. Business or accounting degree preferred. 2 years of management experience. Completion of the Nova Scotia Food Safety Course and a First Aid Course is desired; Bondable.

Terms of Employment:

Starting date: ASAP
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Wage:

$21.50 per hour 30 hour work week .

How to Apply:

Please send Cover Letter, Resume and two(2) referencesto hiring@antigonishfarmersmarket.com Position will be advertised until it is filled.
Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Work Location: In person