The posting
SUMMARY
The Events and Marketing Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing events and programs that promote and support the Niemann Harvest Market brand to the community. This position is responsible for coordinating events, including planning menus, decorations/floral details, coordinating staff, and ensuring the event runs smoothly while working in a safe manner and fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates and monitors event timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
- Plans/conducts/facilitates store tours, classes and in-store events.
- Promotes Niemann Harvest Market as a total shopping destination for our customers, tying in all departments of the store.
- Represents Niemann Harvest Market in a positive, professional, exciting and passionate manner
- Initiates customer contact pleasantly and immediately with a sense of urgency
- Sincerely listens and learns from customers
- Gives clear direction and discuss expectations
- Interprets industry trends and competitive information and develops effective responses to changes in the marketplace
- Actively stays ahead of current marketing and social media trends to develop and implement social media strategies across multiple channels
- Supports all departments and management in overall store operations
- Other duties as assigned
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Passion/purpose
- Foodie/farmer
- Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
- People enthusiast/outgoing
- Genuine
- Good communicator/desire to share
- Trendy/fun
- Honest
- Techie
- Knowledgeable of food, marketing and social media trends
- Organizational skills
- Self-Motivated
- Public speaking skills
- Interest in community involvement
- Creative, thinks outside the box
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position will be required to supervise staff as assigned or according to the needs of planned store events.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in a related field; two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)
- Stand
- Walk
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Communicate with Associates and customers
- Taste
- Smell
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)
- Sit
- Stoop
- Reach with hands and arms
- Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)
- Kneel
- Crouch
- Crawl
- Climb
- Balance
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Overhead lifting
Vision
- Close
- Distance
- Color
- Peripheral
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Noise Level
- Moderate to Loud
PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)
Min. Wage up to $18/hour
BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- MI Earned Sick Time (ESTA)
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.
**Position requirements may vary by store location



