Holiday Market Vendor Coordinator

Peralta Service Corporation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Unity Council in Oakland is seeking a Market Coordinator for the Holiday Market. This temporary, part-time role focuses on recruiting and coordinating vendors, managing applications, and ensuring a festive market experience. You will support layout, safety, and on-site operations across planning and execution phases.

Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers, decorations, and communications with vendors, while maintaining quality and timely completion of tasks during event days.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English with strong written and spoken skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse small business owners.
• Cultural competence and respect for the local merchant community.
• Time management and ability to work part-time independently.
• Outreach experience in community events or door-to-door marketing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for vendors and manage recruitment and communications.
• Oversee vendor applications and event logistics.
• Assist with market layout planning and booth allocation.
• Ensure safety, quality, and festive presentation of the market.
• Coordinate volunteers and decorations; troubleshoot on-site issues.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Time management

Outreach experience

Job description

The Unity Council in Oakland is seeking a Market Coordinator for the Holiday Market. This temporary, part-time role focuses on recruiting and coordinating vendors, managing applications, and ensuring a festive market experience. You will support layout, safety, and on-site operations across planning and execution phases.

Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers, decorations, and communications with vendors, while maintaining quality and timely completion of tasks during event days.