President
Jerry Kavesh
past President
Jennifer Goodrich
Vice President
Open
Secretary
Donna Poppe
Treasurer
Michelle Kavesh
Lily Barrett
Open
Jeff Condiotty
claudia harner-jay
Paul sommer
Miri Cypers
Executive Board
ADDITIONAL bOard Members
mARKET cOORDINATOR
Shane Kornblum
Contact:
No information available
STAFF
The Mercer Island Farmers Market is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors who work throughout the year with the Market Manager and Assistant Market Manager to bring the best local produce, meats, cheeses, artisan crafts and musicians to the Island's summer and harvest markets.
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MARKET DAY ADULT VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE: If you are a local resident, interested in non-profit service, one of these roles may be a great fit for you! Please send a message to info@mifarmersmarket.org and include your areas of interest as part of your inquiry.
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Key Areas Where Adult Volunteers Can Make an Impact: We are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to contribute to the following areas (number of volunteers in parenthesis):
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Volunteer Coordinator (1): Recruit & coordinate our volunteers and their volunteer shifts. Weekly commitment of 1-3 hours/week from home.
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Volunteer Grant Writer (1): Skilled grant writer to help secure funding for the MI Farmers Market. Research, identify, write and submit applications. Work from home.
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Volunteer Morning Traffic Coordinators (2): Manage and Control Load In and Set Up Vendor vehicle traffic. Weekly Sunday morning market day commitment of approximately 2 hours.
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Volunteer Afternoon Traffic Coordinators (2): Manage and Control Load Out and Breakdown Vendor vehicle traffic. Weekly Sunday afternoon market day commitment of approximately 90 minutes.
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Attendance Count Coordinators (2): Take regular attendance counts. Weekly Sunday market day commitment of approximately 4 hours during market hours.
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Vendor Parking Coordinator (1): Coordinate and manage vendor parking. Weekly Sunday market day morning commitment of approximately 2 hours.
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MIFM Adult Volunteer Positions: The Mercer Island Farmers Market is looking to create a strong market day committee of dedicated adult volunteers who wish to help the market thrive. These roles are voluntary; the commitment is roughly 2-4 hours every week during the market season.
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BOARD of DIRECTORS: If you are a local resident, interested in non-profit service, our working Board is looking for new members! Please send a message to info@mifarmersmarket.org and include your areas of interest as part of your inquiry.
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​BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS OPEN: If you are a local resident, interested in non-profit board service, this role may be a great fit for you! Please send a message to board@mifarmersmarket.org and include your areas of interest as part of your inquiry.
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Key Areas Where Board Candidates Can Make an Impact: We are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to contribute to the following areas:
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Fundraising: Drive initiatives to secure resources for our mission - both sponsorship & individual donors.
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Grant Research and Applications: Identify opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and secure funding.
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Marketing Expertise: Lead strategies in email marketing, social media, and social media advertising. Collaborate with staff and ensure the successful execution of campaigns to amplify our mission and grow our reach.
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Sustainability: Develop the Market strategy then oversee and enhance the Markets sustainability program execution.
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Bridge Adjacent Marketing: Lead outreach efforts to increase MIFM awareness for communities in the bridge adjacent zip codes like 98004, 98006 & 98144.
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Volunteer Support and Development: Lead efforts to inspire and grow our volunteer community by identifying, engaging, and onboarding individuals passionate about making a difference.
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MIFM Board Position: The Mercer Island Farmers Market is looking to expand our working board. This role is voluntary; the commitment is a minimum of 10 hours/month depending on the season (off-season vs in-season) and includes monthly board meetings and market day on-site participation. The MIFM board oversees all areas of the market including marketing, operations, sponsor/donor relationships, vendor selection, and more.
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The Board is supported by our Market Manager, Assistant Market Manager, Market Coordinator and numerous volunteers.​
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Left to right: Claudia Harner-Jay, Jennifer Goodrich, Ange Garrett, Lily Barrett, Michelle Kavesh, Jeff Condiotty, Donna Poppe, Kyle Martinez, Paul Sommers, Jerry Kavesh, Julie Hsieh
