Key Responsibilities

Operational leadership: Manage day-to-day operations of Meadowlark Market including producer coordination and inventory management. Monitor sales activity and trends to ensure Meadowlark’s financial sustainability. Provide sales reports as requested by the SFWR board. Coordinate with the Meadowlark Kitchen Manager to plan and support community events, and minimize food waste in the Market.

Customer engagement: Foster an inclusive, welcoming, accessible and pleasant environment for customers, ensuring exceptional service standards and addressing any customer concerns promptly.

Team management: Lead, motivate and manage a team of market staff including hiring, scheduling, training and performance management. Hire, coordinate with, and delegate tasks to an Assistant Manager.

Producer relations: Cultivate positive relationships with producers and address any producer concerns promptly. Lead producer recruitment and be the central authority on maintaining Meadowlark product standards, while ensuring diverse and appealing local food offerings that support SFWR’s mission and values.

Marketing and Promotion: Manage Meadowlark Market’s email account. Work with SFWR board and marketing liaison to promote Market operations and drive foot traffic and sales.

Quality control: Streamline, organize, and expand upon existing market procedures, policies, and standards. Maintain a clean, organized and appealing aesthetic environment within the Meadowlark facilities.

Other duties as assigned by the SFWR Board, within a clearly defined supervisory framework