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An opportunity is now available for a dynamic community leader to join The Community Grocer team in the role of Market Manager for our Pakenham location. We are looking for someone to lead a small team, including a Market Assistant, and continue to deliver a vibrant and engaging market at The Community Grocer Pakenham.
The Market Manager hours will be 6am – 1pm on Thursdays which will include running the market and deliveries. There is an additional 2 hours self-scheduled for key administrative and partnerships work to support the delivery and growth of the market.
See the attached Position Description for our Market Manager - a 10 hour per week role.
The Market Manager will be responsible for the operational management, community engagement and promotion of the weekly market held in Pakenham.
You will be responsible for all elements of the market operations, including customer service, volunteer and staff management, market set-up and pack down, stock and cash control, sales reporting, and community partnerships. You will also be required to undertake administrative tasks required to enable market management which will require using a range of technologies.
At The Community Grocer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
We deliver place-based activities and as such, we are keen to receive applications from people who live in Pakenham or the surrounding suburbs.
As a child-safe organisation, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in everything we do.
You don't need to meet all the listed Selection Criteria to apply.
This role will commence in August/September 2025.
To apply, please do so via the Ethical Jobs ad here.
For any questions about the role please contact Georgia at careers@thecommunitygrocer.com.au using the subject line: Market Manager - The Community Grocer Pakenham.
Feel free to reach out to introduce yourself, we always love to hear from people interested in working to ensure quality, affordable, culturally relevant food for all.