Program Administrator

Job Description 

The FMFNY is a not-for-profit organization located in Syracuse, NY, with the mission to support and promote the viability of farmers markets through innovative services, programs and partnerships that maximize the benefits of markets to sellers, buyers and communities. A number of programs and services have been developed to support the mission.

The Program Administrator will provide leadership in administering Federation programs that support farmers markets in New York State. As part of a team, the Program Administrator will also assist in the development of future programs and services that support the Federation mission. The Program Administration will also perform other duties that will maintain the organization, its members, partners and supporters.  

Responsibilities

• Share the responsibilities of administering two of the organization’s ongoing programs: FMM Pro – Managers Certification Program and Farmers Market Managers Conference

• work with market managers and partners

• participate in financial recordkeeping

• maintain work plan/schedule

• report to funders

• Work cooperatively with the Executive Director to establish new projects; secure funding

• Assist with Board Committees to complete work assignments per Federation strategic plan

• Promote the organization to stakeholders to build awareness and continued support; i.e. press releases, social media, events

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in nonprofit management or farmers markets.

• Office and financial management and nonprofit administrative skills

• Ability to travel throughout NYS to meet with and represent the organization to market managers and their supporters, and other collaborating agencies

• Computer skills:

• working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• working knowledge of website development

• comfort level with technology

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Grant writing skills

• Strong leadership abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with individuals from diverse backgrounds

• Some agriculture experience helpful

The job is contingent upon a six month performance review before permanent placement is made.

Salary Level: $23.00- $26.00, based on a 24 hour week; commensurate with qualifications

Location: Syracuse, NY- In-person, hybrid, and remote will be negotiated

To apply: Email Jack at jriffle@nyfarmersmarket.com a copy of your resume and a cover letter

Deadline for application: Open Deadline

Date for position: ASAP