Three Kings Day Market

On Thursday, Jan 5th from 5-9 pm, a special Three Kings Day Market took place at the Mercado building (423 12th St. Moline). Three Kings Day (Jan 6) represents when the Three Wise Men (Los Tres Reyes Magos) brought gifts to baby Jesus.

On this day, many children wake up to find the Three Wise Men hid gifts in their shoes overnight! (We've heard the Three Wise Men did their last minute shopping at this holiday market!)

The holiday is also celebrated in many Latin American countries by enjoying a pastry called "Rosca de Reyes" meaning "Wreath of Kings."

Patrons enjoyed a slice of El Encanto's Rosca de Reyes as well as Oaxacan food and champurrado from MI Oaxaca at this special indoor holiday Mercado.

Adding to the fun, Anni Loop Dance & Fitness led a cardio dance class for patrons and vendors alike.

Participating vendors included:

Mercado Vendor opens restaurant in Downtown Moline

On December 21, 2022 Mercado on Fifth vendor Las Salsas Doña Mary celebrated the grand opening of their first brick and mortar restaurant with a celebratory ribbon cutting. The restaurant is located at 1534 6th Avenue, Moline.

Moline city staff and elected officials, as well as members of Renew Moline were present.

Many in the restaurant industry know Alejandro Garcia. He’s worked everywhere from Ruby Tuesdays, Red Robin and Outback Steakhouse over the past 28 years.

Maria Garcia, or Doña Mary as she’s known, has made a name for herself as a caterer for family and private parties. It’s been a dream of hers for many years to take the next step and open their own restaurant.

She took the Food Sanitation Manager class in Spanish after Mercado on Fifth partnered with Blackhawk College to bring the certification program to the QC.

Soon after, they began renting the storefront at 1534 6th Ave. Moline. Many issues with the space set them back- a faulty air conditioner unit, even a roof caving in. Nevertheless, they persisted.

The business finally got its start this summer at Mercado on Fifth and drew long lines each week for their handmade tortillas and variety of guisados like chicharrón or nopales.

Now patrons can try an expanded menu of foods and aguas frescas in downtown Moline Monday-Saturday for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

We're Hiring!

OFFICE MANAGER OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

Mercado in Fifth is seeking an Office Manager with a passion for finance as well as excellent organizational and leadership skills. As the MoF Office Manager, you will manage most aspects of MoF's day to day bookkeeping and keep office and business operations running smoothly. This position requires working Monday through Friday from the MoF office an average of 40 hours per week. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Bookkeeping

  • Manage MoF vendor fee billing and track weekly payments.

  • Create and manage sponsor invoices.

  • Pay bills and contractors, including bands and security.

  • Deposit cash and checks as necessary.

  • Withdraw cash for MoF bar change weekly.

  • Train coworkers on financial processes and internal controls.

  • Provide back-up for payroll processing and reporting when needed.

  • Assist Treasurer and BoD to develop and monitor annual budget based on the agreed upon strategic objectives.

  • Assist management team to track MoF assets.

  • Other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Office & Business Management

  • Lead weekly staff meetings.

  • Coordinate general office administration (manage organization phone and email and route communications to appropriate staff members).

  • Research and recommend various contractors and services.

  • Support staff with negotiating, reporting and tracking related to contracts.

  • Ensure compliance and appropriate reporting in accordance with grants, contracts and local, state and federal laws.

  • Develop, improve and communicate office and financial systems and protocols to coworkers, vendors and others as needed.

  • Serve as the staff liaison to the BoD, (prepare and send board meeting invites and agenda, assist with BoD development activities including board member recruitment, orientation, training and recognition).

  • Manage office cleaning and organizing; maintain and order office supplies.

  • Other office management related duties as assigned.

Studies have shown that women, nonbinary folks, and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay! We strongly encourage all interested candidates to apply.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience

  • Professional experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping

  • Experience in program-level budgeting (creation, forecasting, reporting, and analysis) 

  • Proficiency in Google Sheets/QuickBooks (or similar spreadsheet programs/accounting programs)

  • Experience in office management and administration 

  • Experience working for a non-profit organization

  • Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers

  • Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative

  • Attention to detail and a knack for efficient systems and processes

  • Team-oriented, including good interpersonal communication and collaborative problem-solving skills

  • Ability to learn quickly and to seek guidance and/or additional information when needed

  • Experience managing multiple projects and timelines, including task delegation and/or coordination with others

  • Spanish language proficiency

  • Willing to agree to a criminal background check

COMPENSATION

This position is paid hourly: 

$18-25/HR

8 paid holidays

PTO offered after first year

HIRING PROCESS

To apply, applicants should send a résumé and cover letter to mercadoonfifth@gmail.com. 

Mercado on Fifth is an equal opportunity employer. Mercado on Fifth does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.