Sitka Salmon Shares
COMPANY DESCRIPTIONSitka Salmon Shares is a fisherman-owned, boat-to-doorstep seafood company based in Sitka, Alaska. Since 2011, our company has provided fish-loving Midwesterners the absolute best in wild-caught Alaskan seafood. We do this through a 4,000-member-strong Community Supported Fishery, a network of regional farmers markets, and a host of wholesale and community partners.JOB DESCRIPTION
This position would work with our fishermen and management team to oversee our company-wide farmers markets program.
Specific Position Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue growth opportunities for a farmers market program that operates in up to 40 weekly markets in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana.
- Improve and implement clear operation and communication policies.
- Direct and support up to a dozen junior-level and temporary employees.
- Track and manage program budget.
- Manage farmersmarket@sitkasalmonshares.com
- Manage farmers’ market applications and health department permits.
- Generate monthly data-driven recap of farmers’ markets.
- Staff occasional farmers markets, especially during summer season.
Required Qualifications:
- Innovative. Resourceful. Strategy-minded. Fearless. Fun.
- Self-motivated, with an ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal guidance.
- Organized and able to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Willingness to travel regionally in Midwest, especially between our good fish hubs in Madison, Wisconsin; Galesburg, Illinois; and Schaumburg, Illinois.
- Knowledge of regulatory and economic frameworks of farmers’ markets.
- Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Reliable access to and competence using technology to support both at-home and on-site work.
- Lover of sustainable seafood and local food advocate.
Job Scope and Remuneration:
This is a year-round, full-time management position beginning January 1, 2018. Work may be completed on-site at our Schaumburg Good Fish Hub and from remote Chicagoland locations. This position requires weekends, especially during summer market season.
Salary: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 annually, DOE, with generous benefits that include health insurance, vacations, and plenty of fish!
COMPENSATIONthis position is PAID: salaried, varies DOE, $40,000.00 - $45,000.00HOW TO APPLYPlease click here to sign in and view application details.If you are not registered, you'll be prompted to do so. Don't worry, it's free!