Our mission: Cultivating farmer-led and community-rooted agriculture and food systems to actualize the rights of under-resourced peoples.
Providence Farm Collective (PFC) is a non-profit organization established in 2019 with a vision of empowering just and equitable access to food and farmland! PFC provides underserved communities and individuals in Western New York with land to farm; business and farming education; affordable fresh produce; a place to share cultural farming traditions and the social, emotional and health benefits of nature. For more information about PFC visit ProvidenceFarmCollective.org.
Job Description:
PFC seeks a self-motivated, organized, and business-minded Markets Manager to operate and develop markets with the ultimate goal of supporting PFC’s farmers in creating viable farm businesses. This is a full time, year round salaried position. The Markets Manager will report directly to the Deputy Executive Director.
Lead PFC’s Farmers Market:
- Organize and operate a PFC’s International Farmers Market on Grant Street, Saturdays from June – October
- Actively promote the market to increase customer base and sales
Aggregate Produce from Farmers:
- Facilitate purchasing of produce from farmers for resale to PFC’s marketing channels
- Communicate with farmers, with assistance from the Deputy Executive Director, to coordinate timely harvest and purchase of produce for resale to PFC’s markets and wholesale accounts
- Track farmers’ sales to PFC and pay farmers biweekly
Marketing:
- Market produce through new and existing sales channels: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, farm store, wholesale accounts, Buffalo Public Schools, produce aggregation for food pantries program
- Coordinate with program partners and farmers to develop new markets and maximize sales for farmers and PFC
- Send weekly availability lists to wholesale accounts
Operate and Oversee PFC’s Diverse Markets:
- Assist in preparing for market, operating markets, and delivering products
- Manage a 80-member CSA program including promotion, securing members, weekly CSA emails, customer relations, and CSA pickup
- Coordinate multiple payment options including SNAP, DUFB, WIC, Farmers Market Checks, cash, and credit
- Provide oversight and guidance to PFC employees and farmers to assist with the above tasks as necessary
Farmer Mentorship and Education:
- Work with program partners and PFC staff to develop appropriate market education for farmers
- Provide technical assistance and feedback to farmers on appropriate harvest and post-harvest practices
- Assist in teaching introductory workshops when appropriate
- Provide additional mentorship to farmers as needed
- Participate in professional development opportunities to continually build skills and knowledge resulting in improved mentorship
Record Keeping
- Keep detailed financial records of sales, invoices, and farmer payments
- Keep up to date on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP), Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB), Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) record keeping and reapplications as needed
Requirements/ Qualifications:
- Hard working and positive
- Excellent organization and record keeping skills
- Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Suites
- Excellent communicator
- Ability to work well independently and with others
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding work
- Experience with marketing and businesses in the agriculture/ food industry preferred
- Personal transportation; open to using personal vehicle for deliveries preferred
Compensation:
Salary is $58,000.00, plus benefits, including 5 paid sick days, 25 paid vacation days, individual health and dental plans, and a 401k plan. At this time, PFC does not offer a 401k match.
Application and Interview:
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Three professional references may be requested post interview. Position is open until filled.
Providence Farm Collective is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community; we consider applicants for employment without regard to, and do not discriminate based on, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Qualified farmers and individuals from the communities farming at PFC will be given priority consideration for the position.
ProvidenceFarmCollective.org ∙ 716-473-9338 ∙ [email protected]
