Farmers Market Executive Director

West Asheville Tailgate Market seeks a hardworking self-starter with attention to detail and creativity in moving our market forward. This is a year-round, part-time, position varying seasonally from 10 to 20 hours per week and supervised by the WATM Board of Directors. Please submit a resume and cover letter. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) ● Attending the Market each week of the season to: \\- Assist with the placement of the vendors and other market participants \\- Check to see that vendors comply with the market bylaws and rules \\- Oversee the setup and breakdown of the market lot \\- Operate the EBT/CC token program and track numbers for records \\- Manage interns and volunteers \\- Provide excellent customer service to all market customers \\- Uphold a healthy and respectful relationship with our hosts, Grace Baptist Church and The Canterbury Classical School \\- Solve any problems that might come up with the assistance of the Board ● Coordinate each market, which includes sending a weekly email to vendors and market participants to announce the week’s layout and updates ● Schedule and run bi- annual board meetings to review budget, planning, and market rules ● Manage the budget in tandem with the Treasurer. Cut token reimbursement checks every other week ● Organize and review vendor applications with the membership committee continually throughout the year ● Promote the market through the weekly newsletter and post several times on all social media platforms, (Instagram, Facebook, etc) ● Recruit sponsors and make sure they are receiving their sponsorship benefits ● Plan and facilitate special events and fundraisers, including scheduling community partners, sponsors, and kids tent activities ● Hire and manage assistants, interns, and volunteers ● Respond to all emails and phone calls during the week promptly ● Manage and maintain market storage; organize items and ensure in working order ● Graphic design experience capabilities are desired but not required