Role & Responsibilities
Some tasks may be delegated and help is sought from members on the day, however the overall organising and staging of Lets markets is the responsibility of the co-ordinator. The Market Co-ordinator is responsible for the following duties.
Ø Find and book suitable venue.
Ø Organise payment of venue hire.
Ø Contact all stall-holders (casual & regular) by email or phone to check if they are having a stall at the forthcoming market.
Ø Keep a list of stall holders.
Ø Write for the LETS newsletter.
Ø Publicise markets in the local community.
Ø Encourage members to participate as sellers and buyers.
Ø Respond to enquiries from potential stall-holders.
Ø Collect keys on the day and pay key deposit.
Ø Unlock and set-up the tables ready for the arrival of stall holders one hour before scheduled starting time.
Ø Put signs out at opening time and place on main road if possible (attracting non-members to the market is a good way to spread the word about LETS).
Ø Ensure that stall-holders have LETS brochures available to give to visitors.
Ø Make provision for a LETS information stall at each market.
Ø Welcome stall-holders and help them to select their spot.
Ø Ensure that new stall-holders are introduced and know how the market works.
Ø Give each stall-holder a sales record sheet.
Ø Be on hand to deal with any problems that arise during the market.
Ø Collect sales sheets from stall holders and pass on to transaction person for recording.
Ø Ensure hall is cleaned and packed up, everything turned off and locked.
Ø Return key.