Special Programs Coordinator

Under the direct supervision of the Programs Manager, the Special Programs Coordinator provides administrative support and relationship management to merchants of the Nashville Farmer's Market (NFM), including scheduling, communications, and ·application processes. The incumbent also coordinates NFM's satellite market program and administers the market’s Fresh Buck’s program and nutrition education programming.

This full-time, non-civil service position requires the incumbent to work a flexible weekday/weekend schedule as business needs dictate.

In the Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, every department is vital. Whether Police, Fire, NDOT, General Services, Water, Finance, Library, Parks, Codes, Social Services, DEC, ITS, or any other, we all play a major part in making Nashville the “IT” City. So come and join us in doing “Work That Matters” so that you can “Build Your Career while Building Your Community.”

• Establishes goals, budgets, and performance measures for each program to meet the objectives and revenue goals of NFM.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains market merchants for NFM and the neighborhood market program in accordance with NFM rules, policies, and procedures.
• Provides merchant consultation, coordinates merchant meetings and prepares and distributes information to the merchant community to ensure compliance with all local and state regulations, as well as NFM rules, policies and procedures.
• Assists the Program Manager in coordinating educational and community activities with focuses on food justice, nutrition, and food waste management.
• Assists the Program Manager in developing and implementing a vendor workshop series, including vendor onboarding and various small business development topics.
• Manages the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) incentive program, including its grant funding, along with any other food justice programming opportunities such as vouchers, coupons, etc.
• Raises consumer and community consciousness about NFM and farmers' markets' role in the greater Nashville food system through community engagement, conversations, and targeted activities.
• Assists the Program Manager in developing statistical reports and in implementing NFM rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate vendor records in accordance with NFM rules, policies and procedures.
• Leads a highly focused sales and customer centric service environment.
• Assists in coordinating special events, music, exhibits, and promotional activities.
• Serves in role as market manager on weekends as needed and in absence of the Program Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager and Executive Director.
• May establish and implement new or special programs.
         o Develop goals for the program.
         o Determines methods of operation for the program.
         o Monitors program to ensure that proper progress is being made.
         o Resolves programmatic problems.
         o Makes adjustments to the program as needed.
  

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in business management/ two (2) years of experience in managing customer service.

*Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education. (1:1 Ratio)*

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

 Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. 

• Experience in project management
• Knowledge of the various incentive programs, including SNAP and EBT
• Knowledge of permitting requirements for small businesses, locally and federally
• Proficient in Microsoft 365