Bloomfield Development Corporation is hiring a Program Coordinator to run the Bloomfield Saturday Market program, a pop-up Saturday morning farmers market that draws over 2,000 people into the neighborhood of Bloomfield each week.
The Program Coordinator works part-time as part of the BDC Bloomfield Saturday Market program and reports to the Executive Director. They work in Bloomfield to execute the successful Bloomfield Saturday Market with the goal of creating a community gathering place, supporting entrepreneurs, drawing visitors into our business district, and providing an important platform in which to market Bloomfield’s small businesses. They will staff the market year-round, connecting the markets to BDC’s mission and the larger community with an understand of the local food system in which they operate. Further, the market manager ensures open lines of communication between all stakeholders, curates high-quality entertainment and educational programming, creates and sustains mechanisms for residential support, creates important connections to Bloomfield’s business district, and ensures that visitors have a fun and safe experience.
This is a part-time, year-round position at approximately 25 hours per week paying $15.35/hour. This position requires Saturday work and may include occasional evening hours. This position involves repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, crouching and bending, and working outside in variable weather conditions. Reliable transportation is preferred.
Please read the Market Program Coordinator Job Description for further information on the tasks and activities involved in running the Market. To apply, please submit a cover letter as a separate document (not included in the body of an email) with your resume to [email protected].