Bilingual Farmers’ Market Coordinator Farmers

Job Description:

Bilingual Farmers’
Market Coordinator
All Farmers
Springfield, MA
www.all farmers.world

Job Type &

Schedule:


Hourly, seasonal, June through October, 24-32 hrs/week. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Location:
Remote work; primary in-person responsibilities in Springfield, MA and West Springfield; some travel required. Access to a vehicle is necessary.

Compensation:
Hourly, $24-29 per hour, commensurate with experience. Paid vacation/holiday time. Paid sick time.

Summary:
Our work is complex, our team and constituents are diverse. The Bilingual Farmers’ Market Coordinator supports marketing programs and social media outreach. Candidates must have access to a vehicle. We seek commitment, organization, and relational intelligence. A commitment to social and racial justice is essential for all staff.

The Coordinator reports to the Co-Directors. Ideal staff demonstrate initiative, organization, excellent interpersonal skills, and follow-through. They should understand the nuances of issues facing our constituents and approach these with sensitivity and grace.

All Farmers supports autonomous groups of refugee and immigrant farmers in western Massachusetts, understanding the barriers they face and working to support their success. Our priorities are directed by the farmers and farmer representation on the Board of Directors. We work with over 60 farming families from 10 countries, speaking languages including Maai Maai, Nepali, Kiswahili, Kirundi, and Congolese.

• Markets: Staff the West Springfield farmers’ market (Thursdays 2:00-7:00, July-October) and Brightwood Farmers’ market (Tuesdays 11:00-4:00, July-October). Ensure compliance with market rules & regulations.
• Enrollment & Outreach: Field inquiries from prospective vendors. Complete and file vendor enrollment forms.
• Equipment: Maintain market equipment. Manage farmer equipment loans.
• Social Media and Newsletters: Generate draft content including photography, videos, stories. Draft newsletters in coordination with staff and farmers.

Qualities: Reliable, punctual, self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, committed to building trust within communities.

Experience: Working with diverse communities, managing or staffing farmers’ markets (preferred), creating engaging content for social media and newsletters (preferred).

Skills: Intermediate math skills, proficient written English, proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs (preferred), photography/videography skills (preferred), bilingual in English and Nepali, Kiswahili, Haitian Creole, or Spanish (preferred), or other languages spoken by local immigrant/refugee communities.

Education: No educational requirements.