UNION SQUARE MAIN STREETS  • UNION SQUARE FARMERS’ MARKET

Position Title:    Community Facilitator for Union Square Market

The Community Facilitator is part of a team focused on the activities of the Union Square Market.  Based at the offices of Union Square Main Streets, the Community Facilitator fosters community involvement in the Market, coordinates and assesses outreach and educational activities, and staffs the Market Manager Booth.

The Union Square Farmers Market is a weekly outdoor market open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm from early-June to late-October.  It is a collaborative initiative of the City of Somerville, the Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets and Union Square Main Streets.

Responsibilities include

Market Activities:

-         Coordinate volunteers to create a festive, community-oriented environment at the farmers market through recruiting and scheduling of musicians and other family-friendly performers for each market

-         Coordinate volunteers to conduct educational activities at the market such as children’s activities, cooking demonstrations and classes.

-         Schedule and coordinate the “Grown in Somerville Booth” with local farmers and organizations hosting a guest vendor space to increase community participation.

-         Coordinate special themed days at the market that promote Union Square businesses and draw new visitors such as “Alternative Health Day” with health providers, “Climate Action Day” with environmental groups, and others.

Market Support:

-     Conduct and coordinate customer surveys and other data collection tools to assess the Market. 

-         Oversee sales of promotional items and share educational materials with market visitors

-     Assist Market Manager and USMS staff with general operations as needed

Promotion:

-      Assist with promotion of the market by providing content such as photos, for the Union Square Farmers Market website, press releases, and other materials

General

-     Develop and maintain good working relationships with market manager, market advisors, farmers and vendors, consumers, and community members.

-     Communicates regularly with the USMS staff

Requirements

Must be able to work independently and interdependently as part of a market management team. Ideal candidate will have an interest in Somerville community, local agriculture, food, and/or local economies. Must be reliable, friendly, and self-motivated with strong communication and organizational skills. Background in education, arts administration, or PR and experience working with multi-lingual and low-income populations helpful.

Salary

This is a part-time, hourly position. Requires assisting with market operations from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm each Saturday from June 7 through October 25 and approximately 5 additional hours a week from mid May through end of October.  Salary is $12-$14/hour based on experience.  It is possible to combine this position with the Community Organizing position also available.