Market Manager
Department: Parks and Recreation
Department Head: Krashawn Martin, Director of Parks and Recreation
Date Posted: 11/04/2024
Date Closing: 11/24/2024
Wage: $29.24-$36.93 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Wyoming, a vibrant and diverse community of 75,000, located
just a short drive from the shores of Lake Michigan and surrounded by abundant
outdoor recreational opportunities, is excited to announce a new Market Manager
position. This opening comes as part of our ongoing expansion with the launch
of a new facility.
Our recreation services team delivers over 300 recreation, leisure,
athletic, health/wellness, and special events programs annually across 21
parks, multiple schools, libraries, and our senior center. We are dedicated to
meeting the diverse needs of our community by providing engaging, well-maintained
spaces and programming.
As the Market Manager, you will be responsible for leading the planning,
organizing, and supervision of programs and rentals at the Market. This role
includes managing farmers' markets, marketing efforts, rental operations, and
overseeing part-time staff. You will ensure all offerings are delivered in a
welcoming, well-maintained environment that reflects the needs of our
community.
Qualified candidates must demonstrate leadership qualities, have good
powers of observation, be able to work under pressure, have excellent customer
service and verbal and written communication skills, be able to exercise
independent judgment, and have the ability to maintain a positive attitude in
all circumstances.
In addition to the exciting work the Market Manager performs, the position offers a competitive salary and generous employee benefits package, including:
- Four-day workweek
- Paid leave time including holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days
- 12% employer-paid retirement package which includes a defined contribution and post-employment health plan
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free access to an employee assistance program
- Employer commitment to education, training, and development
Wyoming is a vibrant, diverse community covering 25 square miles on the
southwest side of Grand Rapids. The region boasts award-winning cultural and
family activities such as a presidential museum, art and children’s museums,
symphony, ballet, and theater, the John Ball Zoo, an AHL hockey team and High-A
baseball team, farmers markets, breweries, restaurants, shopping, parks, hiking
and biking trails, beaches, and camping. Only a short drive to the shores
of Lake Michigan, outdoor recreational opportunities abound.
If you want to put your skills to work with a fun, dynamic team, desire
to make a difference in people’s lives through active, healthy living and
cultivating social connections by creating and affirming a sense of
community consider joining the hard working, fun, and supportive
environment at the City of Wyoming! We’re looking for you!
Should an applicant need any disability related accommodations or other
consideration in the application process, please notify our human resources
department upon submittal of application by email at hr_fax@wyomingmi.gov.