Holiday Market Coordinator - Bilingual, Part-Time

The Unity Council; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Unity Council in Oakland, CA seeks a Market Coordinator for the Holiday Market season. This temporary, part-time role coordinates vendor recruitment, applications, and on-site operations to ensure a festive market experience.

You will manage vendor move-in, space allocation, and communication, while coordinating decorations, volunteers, and real-time problem solving. Bilingual Spanish-English applicants are strongly preferred to engage diverse local vendors.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English with strong written and spoken skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to engage diverse small business owners.
• Cultural competence and respect for the local merchant community's norms and values.
• Strong time management and ability to work part-time independently.
• Proven outreach experience, including door-to-door marketing or community events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for all market vendors and confirmed participants.
• Conduct outreach to secure a diverse mix of holiday vendors, artisans, and food stalls.
• Manage the vendor application process, send confirmations, and distribute market guidelines.
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries regarding logistics, timing, and requirements before and during the event.
• Assist with market layout planning, booth space allocation, move-in, and site preparation.

Skills

Bilingual Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Competence

Time Management

Outreach Experience

Job description

The Unity Council in Oakland, CA seeks a Market Coordinator for the Holiday Market season. This temporary, part-time role coordinates vendor recruitment, applications, and on-site operations to ensure a festive market experience.

You will manage vendor move-in, space allocation, and communication, while coordinating decorations, volunteers, and real-time problem solving. Bilingual Spanish-English applicants are strongly preferred to engage diverse local vendors.