Job Description: Assistant Manager

Smorgasburg

Overview

The Markets Assistant Manager is a hands on, site based role that supports the Market Director in the execution of Smorgasburg markets across New York City. This position serves as an on the ground assistant manager and team leader for market operations and maintenance, helping ensure that each site is fully set up, compliant, and operating smoothly.

This role is focused on details, consistency, and follow through. The Markets Assistant Manager helps ensure that operational standards are met, teams are prepared and equipped, and market infrastructure is properly assembled, maintained, and closed out each day.

This is a full time, seasonal position ideal for someone who is highly detail oriented, comfortable leading teams in the field, and enjoys making sure systems, spaces, and people are fully dialed in

Key Responsibilities

Job Description: Markets Assistant Manager

Smorgasburg NYC

Operations & Internal Coordination

• Assist in leading the operations and maintenance team on site
• Assign tasks and support workflow during setup, live operations, and close
• Ensure team members are in uniform and properly equipped for their shifts
• Distribute, track, and collect (check-in/out) walkie talkies and any other shared equipment
• Serve as a point of contact for operational issues during market hours and report to Market Director

Vendor Compliance Support

• Assist the Market Director in ensuring vendors are operating in compliance with market rules and city requirements
• Help verify that vendors have required operating equipment including tent weights, tarps, fire extinguishers, and other safety items