As the Farmers Market Manager, you must have and demonstrate passion for farmers' markets and local foods; knowledge of the basic practices and operation of a farmers' market; skills in program development and management; the ability to provide consistent leadership and problem-solving skills; ability to work with constituents, including vendors, government officials, volunteers and the public; ability to manage and coordinate farmers' market activities; knowledge of marketing; ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to collect and analyze data; flexible, organized, and ability to prioritize; strong attention to detail while handling multiple simultaneous projects and tasks; experience in staff and volunteer management; and the ability to work every Saturday. Manages the operations of the Old Town Farmers Market from set up to break down every Saturday including management of support staff; Reviews and evaluates vendor applications; Plans and manages activities for the market including staffing, volunteers, music, food demos, educational and children's events; Ensures vendor compliance with all market regulations; Coordinates and assigns vendor spaces; Maintains positive relationships with all vendors, stays current with vendor offerings, maintains communication with vendors; Maintains relationships with the Alexandria Health Department, Finance, Code Administration, VDACS and other related City and regulatory agencies.