The Village of Homewood was incorporated in 1893 and operates under the statutory Council-Manager form of Government (65 ILCS 5/5-3-6). The corporate authorities include the Village President (Mayor), the Village Clerk, and six (6) Village Trustees, each of whom is elected at large to a four-year term.
The part-time Market Coordinator position is a perfect entry-level role designed to provide critical recruitment, administrative, and operational support for the Homewood Farmers Market. The position will also assist in coordinating some of the activities and support functions assigned by Homewood’s Event Manager. The position’s main focus will be to reinvigorate and enhance the Homewood Farmer’s Market by creatively redeveloping and managing the market, while overseeing and ensuring the market’s success and long-term sustainability. The reality is that farmers markets are ever changing and require a great deal of passion and effort throughout the year in order to grow and thrive. The position will also oversee vendor management, produce vendor recruitment and retention. Lastly, the position will take the lead with Market communications and marketing initiatives in conjunction with Village staff.
People who oversee farmers markets need a variety of interpersonal and technical skills to work effectively with farmers, consumers, and community partners. The Village Manager’s Office is looking for a highly motivated and personable professional, skilled in effective problem solving with experience in coordinating and managing events. The candidate should be a creative thinker, self-motivated, and results driven. A high school diploma is required. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and cognitive skills, along with well-established verbal/written communication and customer service skills. Successful candidates must also be well-versed in utilizing various office software and other database management and/or enterprise software.
The starting salary for the position will range from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour; depending on experience level of the applicant. After a six-month probation period, the successful employee will be eligible for paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
It is anticipated that the position may require a maximum number of 25 work hours per week during event season (May through October). However, for special events there may be instances where more than 25 hours for the week may be needed. The successful candidate will be required to work regular business hours, weekends, and occasional evenings as required by event schedules. The candidate will be expected to work in the office and in the field. The Market Coordinator reports to Homewood’s Event Manager and will also assist the Event Manager as needed throughout the year.
Only emailed packets (cover letter, Village application, and resume) will be accepted. To apply, combine submittal documents and email a “single PDF file” to Terence Acquah tacquah@homewoodil.gov by Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The application and job description can be downloaded by going to our webpage https://www.village.homewood.il.us/.
