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Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design
Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry.
Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer.
- One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.
- The Kasper Group, an apparel industry leader for 30+ years, has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.
- The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view.
Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.
Role Summary
We're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Costing Analyst, Women's Wholesale Apparel to join our Allocations & Costing team and play a key role in how we bring product to market each season.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, product, and cross-functional collaboration — and wants to build deep expertise in wholesale apparel costing at a company with real brand legacy.
What You'll Do:
- Own and maintain seasonal cost logs, analyzing costing components and cost history to support margin goals and business decisions
- Partner closely with design, fabric, and production teams to ensure cost log accuracy and timely communication with costing managers and factories
- Work across RLM & PLM to extract data, run weekly reports, and build pivot tables that help the team analyze capacity and track business performance
- Confirm costing is finalized ahead of ship windows by running and distributing weekly RLM reports
- Support factory outreach by coordinating and compiling key materials including tech packs and patterns
- Maintain PLM with up-to-date allocation data from managers
What You Bring:
- Experience in apparel and garment costing, product development, or production — wholesale background a strong plus
- Comfortable working with data and numbers; ability to analyze cost components and run reports with accuracy
- Strong understanding of raw materials and fabric costs; profit margins, and garment manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with PLM systems (Centric), RLM, or SAP experience highly preferred
- Strong proficiency in Excel; costing formulas
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a fast-moving seasonal calendar
- A collaborative, team-first mindset and clear, proactive communication style
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Project Operations Manager
Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote per week)
Candidate must be based in NYC or willing to relocate
OUR COMMUNITY
We’re CIVIC. Since 1999, we’ve led the way in cultural marketing, providing integrated solutions to top-tier brands including Ford, Audible, HBO Max, Verizon, Amazon Studios, The Stonewall Inn, NBCUniversal, Peacock, among many others. We are an Ad Age Small Agency Award winner (Gold) for 2024 & 2025. We are known for big ideas -- creating long-term brand platforms designed to impact culture, address the biggest societal issues, build loyalty, stimulate word of mouth and generate client revenue.
Our broad suite of integrated marketing services includes:
- Brand Strategy, Concept and Creative Development
- Live Event, Proprietary Brand Activations and Pro-Social Campaigns
- Content Development and Execution via Civic Studios
- PR/Media Relations and Social Media Marketing
- Executive and Internal Communications
- Growth Marketing and Partnership Development
At Civic, we believe business is the world’s most powerful platform for positive change. We believe our community can build bridges between companies and communities and we empower our employees to help amplify underrepresented voices. Our goal is to build a more inclusive and equitable future in tandem with our clients and partners.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for an organized Project Operations Manager with 6+ years of experience managing competing tasks and workflows, and working with people in different roles. In addition to a strong background, the ideal candidate possesses a positive attitude, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be an integral part of keeping a growing creative team of designers and production partners organized and on track. They will report directly to the Director, Operations and partner with creative, account, production, and strategy personnel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Intake & Operational Workflow
- Organize and manage the project intake process for all incoming event initiatives.
- Oversee the project pipeline, ensuring clear visibility into upcoming work, timelines, and resource needs.
- Lead initial project intake and coordination with clients, ensuring all project requirements are clearly captured and documented.
- Establish and maintain project setup standards within project management platforms ( preferred), including timelines, task structures, and team assignments.
- Other tasks as assigned which could include deliverables for active projects if/when this project is awaiting client feedback and approvals.
Process Development & Optimization
- Develop, document, and continuously refine operational processes that support efficient project delivery across the organization.
- Create scalable workflow frameworks, documentation, and best practices to support a growing internal team and client base.
- Identify inefficiencies and proactively implement process improvements that streamline project execution and communication.
- Own and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project delivery, communication, and documentation.
Project Management Oversight
- Work alongside project managers and ensure consistent project management standards and execution across all initiatives.
- Provide guidance on project scoping, timelines, and budget considerations.
- Support resource planning and allocation across the creative and project teams.
- Ensure projects stay on schedule, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.
Cross-Team Coordination & Communication
- Build systems and frameworks that support collaboration across internal teams including creative and account management.
- Create and manage structured communication channels and shared documentation repositories.
- Develop and facilitate internal processes that improve clarity, accountability, and alignment across large teams.
Meeting Leadership & Documentation
- Develop structured meeting agendas and run project meetings with internal teams and clients.
- Capture and distribute clear documentation, action items, and next steps.
- Ensure teams remain aligned and accountable through effective meeting facilitation.
Knowledge Management & Documentation
- Build and maintain a highly organized, shareable repository of project documentation and resources.
- Develop training materials, guidelines, and onboarding resources to support new processes and ways of working.
- Lead internal process training and knowledge-sharing sessions to drive adoption across teams.
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS
- 6+ years of experience in an operations/project manager role. Agency experience or strong client services background preferred
- Live events/experiential activations experience strongly preferred
- Top-notch project and time management skills — excellent organization, communication, flexibility and a very strong attention to detail
- The ability to anticipate and effectively communicate and solve practical problems or issues
- Professional demeanor; ability to work well with people at all levels and ability to navigate relationships with internal and external creatives and partners
- Awareness of pre-production, production, and post-production processes for various types of creative projects
- Experience in experiential marketing
- Exceptional communication, writing and time-management skills
- Candidates should be motivated, enthusiastic, resourceful, trend-aware, hard working and have the ability to switch gears on the fly
- Proven success interacting with clients and accurately assessing client needs
- Strong Monday, and Google Suite skillset
- Bachelor’s degree
CIVIC COMMUNITY AND CULTURE BENEFITS:
- A positive, fun, supportive and diverse team environment, with opportunities for advancement and a commitment to staff development and growth
- Competitive salary and incentives
- Full benefits package including dental and vision, and retirement plan with employer match
- Best in class parental leave benefits
- Paid time off and encouragement to take time off for self-care
- Hybrid work schedule
Civic is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Base Salary: $100-125k
DESCRIPTION
- Plan, create, develop, adjust, and maintain 3D CAD models for clients' jewelry production requirements based on written instructions, images, and finished models
- Maintain and organize files
- Proactively work cross-departmentally to ensure harmony between design and production
- Prototyping digital models into the physical realm; e.g. 3D printing
- Work collaboratively with other team members to meet deadlines and service goals
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Work onsite Monday to Friday 9AM-6PM in Midtown Manhattan
REQUIREMENTS
- Min. 3+ years of relevant professional experience
- Tertiary degree holder
- GIA/relevant certification a strong plus
- Relevant software proficiency, Fusion360 required, Rhino, SolidWorks, NX, Z-Brush, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, KeyShot, a plus
- Fluent/business level English, additional languages a plus (Polish)
- Understanding and passion for luxury industry and/or fine jewelry
- Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills and good attitude
- High degree of aesthetic sensibility
- Bench jeweler/metalsmithing experience a plus
- Position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience
Please include a portfolio of work in your application
Responsibilities& Deliverables
- Accurately prepare and record accounting entries in accordance with firm policy and US GAAP.
- Responsible for the timely and accurate review of the monthly books and records prepared by fund administrators as well as internal reporting of both estimated and final fund PnL & returns
- Review the completeness and accuracy of monthly economic allocations, management fee / waterfall calculations and investor statements.
- Responsible for calculations of investor capital calls and distributions, as well as accurate tracking of unfunded commitments, and recallable distributions for each investor.
- Prepare internal and external deliverables including investor requests, internal data requests, regulatory reporting requests and, from time to time, ad hoc projections of fund/investor data.
- Review payments/reimbursements for fund expenses and management fees and clear the ensuing cash breaks
- Communicate regularly with third party administrators.
- Responsible for the review of quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements as well as annual footnote disclosures and financial highlights.
- Interaction with Operations, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, Financial Reporting and Technology to resolve process and accounting issues.
- Managing and modifying accounting/financial systems, procedures, and processes, as necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 1-3 years of public or private accounting experience.
- CPA preferred.
- Experience with a wide assortment of financial products, including fixed income securities, equities, repos, and financial derivatives.
- Experience with private equity and hedge funds, as well as other complex fund structures.
- Team player and detail oriented.
- Must work well in a very dynamic and deadline driven culture.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word) required. Alteryx and Power Bi experience a big plus.
- Experience with consolidated and combined presentation of financial statements
- Strong understanding of information systems, relationship tables, and the role data plays in efficient processes. Data warehouse experience is a plus.
The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. Come be a part of our exceptional talent!
We are currently seeking a motivated Fabric Operations Assistant to join our team! Supporting the Director of Textiles, you will work closely with Design and Production to facilitate fabric flow, R&D, and sourcing.
Key Responsibilities:
Production & Supplier Coordination
- Act as the primary point of contact for mills; flag potential delays and ensure all target completion dates are met.
- Clearly communicate technical fabric questions to overseas factories to ensure standards are maintained.
- Request FDS sheets and collaborate with suppliers on pricing, minimums, width, and content; source local sub-proto yardage as needed.
- Assist in ordering sample yardage for market and manage the receipt and filing of all bulk/sample lots.
Development & Data Management
- Maintain precise, detailed records of all fabric developments from initial adoption through pre-production.
- Request FDS for all sampled qualities and maintain organized digital files in the corporate shared folders.
- Interface with Design and Production teams to ensure quality standards and fabric strategies align with brand goals.
Sample & Library Management
- Organize the physical fabric library (standards, prints, and color items) to ensure it is accessible for all teams.
- Cut and label swatches for Design boards; assist designers in pulling yardage for sample cutting.
- Create and maintain seasonal binders of all submits and keep 1/4 yard cutting references for house records.
Requirements
- Degree in Textiles, Supply Chain, Buying, or Merchandising preferred.
- Previous internship experience is highly preferred.
- Strong background in woven and knit construction/development.
- Working knowledge of MS Office & Excel is required; PLM and Photoshop knowledge is a plus.
- Proven ability to prioritize a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with a natural "retention for facts" and systems.
- A strong brand aesthetic and understanding of the Anne Klein consumer.
Salary Range: $55K – $60K *Actual base salary will be based upon experience, qualifications, and/or assigned unit.
The Kasper Group is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Freelance Technical Designer (Men’s & Women’s Apparel)
A fast-growing apparel company is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Freelance Technical Designer with a strong background in both men’s and women’s apparel. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high SKU, fast-paced environment and brings deep expertise across multiple product categories.
Responsibilities
Partner with the Senior Technical Designer to prepare for fittings and write detailed fit comments
Proactively identify and resolve fit and construction issues while maintaining design intent
Build development Tech Packs, including initial specs and construction callouts
Review samples against Tech Packs to ensure accuracy in specifications and construction
Measure samples prior to fittings
Review fit notes and communicate clear, detailed fit comments to overseas vendors
Communicate corrections using sketches and images in Adobe Illustrator
Make pattern corrections as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field
5+ years of Technical Design experience in men’s and women’s apparel
Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, and garment construction
Solid patternmaking and grading experience
Experience working with overseas factories and vendors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Adobe Illustrator
Familiarity with PLM systems and Google Drive
Position Details
Type: Freelance / Contract
Location: In-office
Schedule: Full-time, Part-time, or Project-based
Our client is a boutique venture capital firm that invests in innovative technology. They are seeking a Temp to Perm Event & Administrative Coordinator to support both event execution and general administrative operations for the team. This role will focus on coordinating event logistics, managing communications, and providing organizational support to leadership and internal teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys wearing multiple hats in a collaborative environment.
COMPANY: Venture Capital
POSITION: Event & Administrative Coordinator (Temp to Perm)
LOCATION: New York, NY (hybrid 4:1)
COMPENSATION: Hourly Rate DOE while temp, $90 -130k range on perm end + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits
HOURS: 9:00AM – 5:30pm (flex as needed)
BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Preferred
Responsibilities:
Event Coordination:
- Coordinate logistics for firm events, summits, and smaller internal gatherings.
- Assist with venue research, vendor coordination, and contract tracking.
- Manage invitations, guest lists, RSVPs, and event communications.
- Maintain detailed planning trackers, timelines, and run-of-show documents.
- Support on-site execution of events and assist with day-of coordination.
- Coordinate speaker schedules, travel details, and prep meetings.
Administrative & Team Support:
- Provide administrative support to leadership and the broader team.
- Manage calendars related to event planning meetings and internal coordination.
- Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take notes.
- Track action items and follow up with stakeholders.
- Assist with travel coordination related to events or team needs.
- Help maintain internal organization of documents, vendor files, and processes.
Office & Operational Support:
- Assist with general office coordination related to events and team activities.
- Help coordinate internal team gatherings and meetings.
- Support vendor invoicing, expense tracking, and budget documentation.
- Serve as a point of contact for event-related inquiries.
- Help improve administrative processes and organization as the firm grows.
Sponsorship & External Coordination:
- Assist with sponsor communications and logistics.
- Track sponsor deliverables and materials.
- Coordinate branding assets and event needs with external partners.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in administrative support, executive assistance, event coordination, or operations.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience supporting multiple stakeholders or executives preferred.
- Strong communication skills and professional presence.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and scheduling tools.
- Proactive mindset with strong follow-through.
- Positive, flexible attitude with a team-first approach.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Our entertainment client is looking for a Sign Shop Assistant to join their team!
We are seeking a Sign Shop Assistant with 3+ years of experience working in print shop environment preferably within the film, television, and live events industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design and sign fabrication, with a focus on creating print-ready materials such as posters, floor graphics, prop packaging, dimensional lettering, event/convention displays, and more. This position will also require close collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality printed materials within tight deadlines.
What You'll Do:
- Customer Service - Provide customer service including heavy phone and e-mail support to schedule projects in an extremely fast-paced environment. Guiding customers quickly to helpful and profitable solutions. Working in person with clients. Consistently furthering the brand & business through each interaction. Always asking questions and listening to customer feedback.
- Estimation - Estimating projects both large and small. Establishing and evolving product pricing.
- File Prep & Review -Interpreting and processing digital files for sign production on a daily basis. Breaking down each element for production. Reviewing print proofs and make necessary adjustments to ensure print quality and accuracy. Ensuring designs adhere to print specifications, including color profiles, resolution, and bleed requirements.
- Production/Fabrication - Involved in all aspects of sign & graphics production including digital printing, vinyl work, routing, and overall sign fabrication.
Must Have Experience:
Fabrication and Installation Support:
Sign Assembly - Experience assembling signs, including weeding, cutting, trimming, and using power tools to produce high-quality finished products.
Material Handling - Proficiency in handling and working with a variety of materials such as vinyl, acrylic, metal, wood, and foam board. Understanding material properties and best practices for cutting, adhering, and finishing each type.
Dimensional Lettering and Graphics - Skilled in creating and installing dimensional lettering and graphics, ensuring precise alignment and secure mounting.
Routing and Cutting - Experience with CNC routing and laser cutting for creating intricate and custom sign designs. Ability to set up and operate equipment, including software programming and material setup.
Finishing and Installation - Proficient in applying finishing touches such as laminating, mounting, and framing. Experience with sign or display installation, both indoor and outdoor, ensuring stability and durability.
Requirements:
- 3 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, team members, and print vendors.
- Creative flair, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality design solutions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Desired Characteristics:
- Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting of large format printers and ink.
- Ability to operate all equipment in the shop including large format printers, CNC router, vinyl cutter/plotter, laminator, etc.
- Preferably experience working in a sign shop in New York and knowledge of the vendors in the area.
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Email Your Resume In Word To
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Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Senior Designer for their Girls Design team to join them in NYC!
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design and product development process from concept through final execution, ensuring alignment with brand vision and seasonal objectives.
- Drive creative direction for seasonal assortments, developing innovative styles that balance trend, customer insights, and commercial viability.
- Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Technical Design, Production, and Sourcing teams to bring product concepts to life with strong attention to fit, fabrication, and construction.
- Create and oversee comprehensive technical design packages, including detailed flats, specs, and Bills of Materials, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout development.
- Manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain calendar milestones.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, providing feedback and supporting team development.
- Maintain accurate system entries, documentation, and development tracking to ensure seamless communication across teams.
- Incorporate leadership and cross-functional feedback to refine designs while preserving creative integrity and product goals.
Qualifications
- Degree in Apparel, Fashion Design, or equivalent industry experience.
- 6+ years of experience in apparel design and product development, with demonstrated ownership of categories or seasonal collections.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and strong technical sketching skills.
- Deep understanding of garment construction, fabrication, and production processes.
- Proven ability to lead projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and confidently.
Riverview Farmers Market – Market Manager (Manager-in-Training) Position
The Riverview Farmers Market, located in the Heights neighborhood of Jersey City, is preparing for its sixteenth season and is seeking a motivated, professional, and dedicated Market Manager to join our team.
The market operates every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, beginning on the first Sunday in May (5/3) and continuing through the Sunday before Thanksgiving in November (11/22). Market staff are expected to be present from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM each Sunday to oversee market setup and breakdown. There is an additional Holiday Market that takes place on a Saturday in December (12/5/26) - the Manager-in-Training is expected to be present for that event date as well.
Each week the market hosts anywhere from 40 to 60 vendors, as well as local musicians, free arts programming, cooking demonstrations, and a variety of food access initiatives.
About the Position
We are seeking to hire a Manager-in-Training who will work alongside the current Market Manager during a transitional period prior to the current manager’s departure.
The Manager-in-Training will oversee a team of Assistant Managers responsible for the setup and breakdown of market equipment and infrastructure. The role also includes managing vendor relationships, overseeing day-of market operations and flow, enforcing health and safety regulations, administering SNAP/EBT benefits, and addressing operational issues as they arise.
The Manager-in-Training will serve as the primary liaison between market vendors and the Jersey City Health Department. Several training sessions will be conducted prior to the start of the market season in May to familiarize the selected candidate with the market’s programs and procedures.
The Manager-in-Training will report primarily to the President of Farms in the Heights, the nonprofit organization that operates the Riverview Farmers Market, and will be responsible for supporting the success of the market, its vendors, programs, and business operations.
The Manager-in-Training will work with our bookkeeping to ensure processing of payroll and vendor payments.
Organization Mission and Market Vision
In all responsibilities, the Market Manager (Manager-in-Training) must be committed to advancing the mission of Farms in the Heights and supporting the vision for the Riverview Farmers Market.
Mission:
To provide access to local food systems, strengthen the local economy, and promote environmental stewardship for the benefit of all members of the Jersey City Heights community.
Vision:
To operate a community-supported, thriving, producer-focused farmers market offering a wide range of vendors and products that serve the entire community while particularly supporting small, local family farmers.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage weekly market operations from 9:00 AM vendor setup through 3:00 PM vendor breakdown, with additional hours as required on special event days (on-site hours are 7:30AM - 3:30PM)
- Ensure vendor compliance with Farms in the Heights bylaws and Jersey City ordinances
- Review and enforce the Riverview Farmers Market Rules and Regulations and Code of Conduct
- Foster positive relationships with vendors, customers, and community members
- Assist in coordinating market activities, including purchasing and maintaining necessary supplies and conducting periodic inventory organization
- Ensure all daily market setup and shutdown protocols are followed
- Collect vendor stall fees and maintain accurate accounting records
- Ensure the market grounds are left clean and orderly after vendors depart
- Maintain regular communication with the Farms in the Heights Board President and board members as needed
- Mediate disputes between vendors and/or customers when necessary
- Respond to and manage emergencies in accordance with established protocols
- Ensure all market staff wear Riverview Farmers Market apparel each Sunday
- Attend monthly meetings with the Farms in the Heights Board President regarding market operations and job performance
- Attend or facilitate monthly check-ins with market vendors during the market season
- Assist in hiring Assistant Market Managers, including managing job postings and conducting interviews
- Supervise market assistants and volunteers recruited by the board
- Oversee the SNAP/EBT token program and maintain required grant compliance documentation
- Coordinate market events organized by the Farms in the Heights Board in collaboration with staff and other market personnel
- Perform other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
Education:
Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant management experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of two years of people management experience, including personnel supervision, operational oversight, and budget responsibilities
- Minimum of four years of applicable work experience, e.g. with the public in retail, community programming, or other customer service environments
Upon hiring, the selected candidate must complete the ServSafe Food Manager Certification.
This role requires the ability to:
- Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Remain on your feet for extended periods
- Move throughout the park to install equipment (including bending or crouching)
- Visually inspect vendor inventory and setups for compliance
- Complete tasks in a noisy and active outdoor environment
- Follow established operational protocols and respond promptly to issues
Additional requirements include:
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
- Professional-level proficiency in spoken and written English
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with staff, vendors, contractors, and the public
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Quick to learn new technologies and interfaces
- Intermediate proficiency of Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for local food systems, nutrition, health, and wellness
- Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, or Google Workspace
- Experience with grant accounting and grant management
- Interest in sustainable agriculture
- Access to a personal vehicle
- Conversational-level proficiency in Spanish
- Reliable access to a computer and printer/scanner
Salary
The Market Manager position pays $24.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
The manager will oversee each market day during the season (30 Sundays in the 2026 season). The expected duration of a market day is 7-8 hours of work. In addition, the manager-in-training will be compensated at the same hourly rate for program support, grant management, and other administrative activities outside of market hours, estimated at approximately 3–6 hours per week.
Upon becoming a full Manager, the hourly management outside of Sunday market hours will increase to 10-12 hours per week. Anticipated hourly work for the full year, for a full manager, can range between 400-600 hours.