Carnation Farmers Market

Market Manager – 2025 Season

Application period: Open until filled

Carnation Farmers Market (CFM) is seeking a part time Market Manager to join our community organization. Farmers Market experience is a plus, but not required.

CFM’s Market Manager works in collaboration with CFM’s Executive Director and other
members of the CFM team. CFM’s Market Manager is responsible for pre-season
preparations, market operations, and season wrap-up tasks. The Market Manager must
be on-site each Tuesday in June, July, and August 2024 from approx 12:00 until
8:00pm. The remainder of the work can be done remotely. Depending on market needs,
the position involves 15 to 20 hours per week. This is a year-round position. Market
Manager reports directly to CFM’s Executive Director.

The ideal candidate will be confident, comfortable working with diverse groups of
people, friendly, outgoing, self-motivated, good with email and social media, and have
creative problem solving skills.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a warm and welcoming market host and provide outstanding customer service to shoppers, vendors, and community partners
Enforce CFM policies and monitor vendor compliance with the laws and regulations of relevant agencies such as the WSDA and Public Health Seattle King County
Collect vendor booth fees and perform basic bookkeeping, vendor invoicing, and deposit reconciliation
Determine market layout, including the assignment of stall spaces
Communicate with vendors, volunteers, and community partners via email, text, and phone
Recruit and retain new and returning vendors
Recruit and retain new and returning volunteers
Manage the market’s social media accounts
Assist with general Market promotions
Assist with fundraising (contacting sponsors, applying for grants, organizing fundraisers, etc)
Work with other Market staff to execute CFM’s mission and vision
Report market data to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
Represent CFM at state and county farmers market coordinator meetings
Understand and communicate CFM’s overarching mission to the public, and consistently represent it within the work
environment

Skills and Qualifications:

Friendly and outgoing
Self-motivated and creative
Able to think critically and solve challenges quickly and effectively
Able to communicate effectively via email and phone
Passion for farmers markets
Able to lift at least 50 lbs
Current or able to obtain King County Health Department Food Handlers Permit
Able to count money and perform basic math functions
Familiar with or willing to learn Google Drive, Basecamp, and Mailchimp
Familiar with or willing to learn social media platforms
Optimistic attitude while working long hours on your feet in all weather conditions

Base Compensation Range: $21/hour. This is an independent contractor position.

How to Apply:

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Lindsay Gilliam at lindsay@carnationfarmersmarket.org. If you are interested or have questions, email Lindsay. Thank you!

For more information about Carnation Farmers Market, visit our website: carnationfarmersmarket.org.