MARKET MANAGER AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Friends of Zenger Farm, Portland, Oregon
Closes: Friday, November 18, 2011 at 5:00 pm

The Market Manager and Outreach Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director of Friends of Zenger Farm. For this position we are seeking a person who is able to engage effectively with the public, demonstrates creativity, has an experienced track record of results marketing new programs, can work autonomously and also collaborate well within a team, can responsibly manage workload and deadlines, and is passionate about food, farms and community.

The Market Manager and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for managing the Lents International Farmers Market, a Friday evening farmers market that has the two goals of providing access to healthy food for outer SE Portland residents and providing a marketplace for immigrant and emerging farmers. The Market Manager and Outreach Coordinator will also coordinate adult workshops on the farm, conduct marketing for Zenger Farm programs and assist with grant writing and fundraising events.

Zenger Farm is a working urban farm that models, promotes and educates about sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship, community development and access to good food for all. For more information about Zenger Farm programs visit www.zengerfarm.org.

Duties of the Market Manager and Outreach Coordinator include:
–Managing the Lents International Farmers Market (40% of time);
–Adult Workshops (20% of time);
–Marketing (30% of time);
–Fundraising (10% of time).

Compensation:
This is a full-time position with a salary range of $32,000 to $40,000 depending on experience, with excellent health, dental, life and vacation benefits. This position will include evening and weekend work.

For complete job description and application instructions, go to:
http://zengerfarm.org/open-positions