Farmers on the Square is hiring a new Market Manager!

Part-time | Up to 20 hours/week | $18/hour

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Our Mission

Farmers on the Square (FOTS) strives to be a vibrant, welcoming marketplace in which a diverse community of producers and consumers celebrate superb, nutritious, and diverse agricultural products. FOTS supports local farmers and food security by making quality regional products directly accessible to community members, regardless of income, in a vibrant, producer-only farmer’s market. FOTS seeks to educate the community on the economic, environmental, health, and community benefits of supporting local food and sustainable agriculture.

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About the Role

We're looking for a highly organized, people-oriented market manager to oversee the day-to-day and season-to-season rhythms of FOTS. This is a part-time position averaging up to 20 hours per week, with some weeks lighter and others (around openings, special events, and board meetings) a bit heavier. The market manager reports directly to the FOTS Board of Directors.

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What You'll Do

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Weekly

• Administer the Fresh Match program, including coupon counts and data entry

• Coordinate music, guest vendors, and volunteer coverage for each market

• Send the weekly newsletter with updated map, vendor list, and guests

• Monitor and respond to the email inbox and check the PO box

• Review vendor applications and follow up with applicants as needed

• Track vendor attendance and file any vendor rule violation reports

 

Monthly

• Collect vendor sales totals and prepare the monthly manager's report

• Attend the monthly board meeting (typically the 2nd Monday) and submit your report by the preceding Thursday

• Meet with standing committees including Fresh Match and Education

• Coordinate vendor Fresh Match reimbursement checks and musician payment logistics

• Track and request updated vendor insurance certificates

 

Seasonally and Annually

• Manage the full application cycle for regular season, artisan, and winter market vendors

• Build and update market maps in coordination with the Vendor Relations committee

• Coordinate Art on the Farm, National Farmers Market Week, and other annual events

• Support end-of-year reporting, vendor experience surveys, and budget preparation

• Send quarterly donor update emails throughout the year

• Represent FOTS to build mutually beneficial partnerships with local nonprofits, business associations, and community stakeholders

 

Other duties as needed to support the organization's mission

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You'll Thrive Here If You

• Are a strong, proactive communicator who follows through without being reminded

• Can juggle recurring tasks and seasonal deadlines without dropping details

• Have excellent time management and organizational skills

• Are passionate about local food, community, and the mission of FOTS

• Enjoy working with small farmers, artisans, and community volunteers

• Are available on Wednesdays for market days, plus occasional evenings for board meetings

 

Preferred Experience Farmers market, nonprofit, event coordination, or community organization experience is a plus, but we'll train the right person. A genuine love of local food and community goes a long way.

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To Apply

Send an updated resume, cover letter, and at least 2 professional references to friendsofthefarmers@gmail.com