Community Engagement Manager

ABOUT PRESCOTT FARMERS MARKET

As a vital part of the local economy, the mission of Prescott Farmers Market is to support and expand local agriculture, cultivate a healthy community and increase access to affordable local foods. Prescott Farmers Market (PFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Greater Prescott Area through the following programs.

• PFM’s foundational program is its Saturday market, where local farmers, ranchers, food, and craft artisans sell their goods. This market provides a space for community connection through food.
• Feed Your Neighbors connects fresh produce from local farms to food-insecure households via food box deliveries and vouchers.
• Prescott Community Compost is a volunteer-powered program turning food scraps into nutrient-rich compost for our community.
• NoCo Community Kitchen is a shared kitchen providing commissary space for small food businesses.

The programs above thrive due to the commitment and collaboration of ten staff members. PFM’s work culture is rooted in hard work, integrity, community, and resourcefulness. Authenticity is at the heart of how we work together, ensuring every teammate feels heard, valued, and understood. Clear communication builds and maintains trust, which is essential to serve our community, with our mission at the core. We believe that the long-term sustainability of PFM is a collective effort, with every team member actively contributing to cultivating authentic relationships.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Community Engagement Manager cultivates a welcoming, inclusive space for our community each Saturday. The foundation of this position is in building and fostering relationships with staff, volunteers, artists, and the community at large. 

The Market Team consists of the Market Vendor Manager, Community Engagement Manager, and Food Access Coordinator, overseen by the Market Director. The Managers and Coordinator collaborate to execute the daily operations of the market, ensuring its success each Saturday. This includes setting up and breaking down the market, cash handling, and customer service during the market day, which can last up to 11 hours. 

On weekdays, tasks include financial reconciliation, team meetings, supply restocking and equipment repair, data entry, and farm/ranch inspections. The role is physically demanding and requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in a team setting. It requires a joy for community engagement, a passion for local food, and the ability to maintain professionalism, diplomacy, and accountability.

Market staff are all responsible for operating a successful, community-focused market. The strength of the market team depends on each market team member maintaining a basic understanding of other team members’ responsibilities so everyone can support each other when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Market Operations 40% 

• Physically set up and break down the market space every Saturday. 
• Provide excellent customer service to customers, vendors, and volunteers.
• Organize, fix, restock, and clean market supplies and equipment as necessary during the week.

• Perform meticulous financial transactions at the market in order to reconcile all transactions and currencies.

Community Engagement 60%

• Recruit, schedule, and engage with market volunteers.
• Schedule and communicate with market guest artist vendors and musicians.
• Lead the planning and execution of special events at the market.
• Inform customers about upcoming events, program updates and services, both at the market, through marketing campaigns, and at community events.
• Foster a friendly and welcoming market atmosphere and culture.
• Identify and implement opportunities to connect all market participants to one another.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum four years experience in farmers market management, community outreach, project management, or similar professional experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during market set up and breakdown
• Commitment to communicate in a way that builds trust
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and personal system of accountability
• Professional experience using Google Suite, specifically Google Sheets
• Basic accounting and money handling skills
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems
• Fluent in English

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree
• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience in sustainable food systems, food production, supporting local economy growth
• Volunteer management experience

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Full-time, hourly
• $22-$24/hour starting wage, commensurate with experience
• Annual Cost of Living Allowance raise
• Up to 80 hours PTO annually
• Three paid holidays and one week paid winter break
• SIMPLE IRA match (up to 3% after 6 months)

Prescott Farmers Market is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions. PFM is committed to equity and inclusiveness and values diversity in experience, ability, race, ethnicity, gender and sexual identities. People of Color, people with disabilities, veterans and LGBTQ+ candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Prescott Farmers Market is a fragrance-free, drug-free, and tobacco-free work environment.