Company description

The Neighborhood Farmers Markets operates seven farmers markets in the City of Seattle. We support over 150 local farms and producers by organizing direct sales opportunities for them to connect with customers. We also work with local, state, and federal entities to increase food and nutrition access to all Seattle residents.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Market Manager, you will be the face of the Neighborhood Farmers Markets (NFM), working across the organization to plan and oversee all market operations. This unique position is ideally suited for someone passionate about farmers markets as inclusive community spaces for everyone and can work alongside vendors, shoppers, and community partners to build, maintain, and strengthen community relationships, as well as support opportunities for new growth and initiatives.

MARKET OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT

Market Preparation and Community Engagement Duties:

· Create and implement effective operation plans for each market day.

· Ensure all tasks related to pre-season arrangements, opening day, ongoing market days, and end-of-season reporting are completed thoroughly.

· Collaborate with fellow Market Managers for support and problem-solving during weekly operation meetings.

· Adapt quickly for new vendor opportunities and community and special events to enhance the market experience for everyone.

· Maintain positive and supportive vendor relations and communications.

· Actively represent NFM to community groups, local member/partner organizations, and businesses, and seek out opportunities for collaborative partnerships to expand and enhance the accessibility and inclusivity of your market.

On-Site (Market Day) Duties:

· Create a Welcoming Atmosphere: Continuous improvement for the market experience for vendors, staff, shoppers, and other community members.

· Market Setup and Teardown: Supervise and implement the setup and teardown of the market site. This includes managing street closures, placing signage, coordinating layout chalking, and ensuring general safety.

· Staff Supervision: Supervise Market Staff by providing constructive and timely feedback. Clearly and consistently enforce duties and market expectations.

· Policy Management: Manage the market in accordance with the NFM Vendor Handbook and safety protocols. Ensure that NFM vendor policies are equitably and fairly implemented.

· Food Access Programs: Supervise on-site food access programs, maintain accurate records, and support both vendors and shoppers in participating in these programs.

· On-Site Marketing Initiatives: Assist with on-site marketing initiatives, including sponsorships and seasonal shopper programs.

· Community Engagement: Facilitate the participation of nonprofits, musicians, community partners, and sponsors by providing stall space and other necessary on-site support.

Administrative Duties:

To maintain market manager roles throughout the year, so our employees have year-round work, market managers are tasked with administrative projects such as, scheduling and maintaining our in-market programming, vendor relationships, managing budgets, implementing yearly shopper surveys, ordering and maintaining market supplies and other organizational goals.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTITUDES:

Ability to work flexible work hours, including weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
Ability to count money and do basic math in a busy environment.
Physically able to lift 25 pounds safely.
Access to reliable vehicle for transporting materials on market day.
Experience planning and/or managing events in a professional or volunteer capacity.
Ability to solve problems, resolve conflict, maintain composure, and mediate issues as they arise.
Experience supervising staff.
Community outreach experience or similar organizational-relationship building.

Commitment to NFM’s mission and values:

Passion for farmers markets as vibrant, inclusive community spaces bringing together Washington State farmers and local food producers with Seattle area residents.
Commitment to working with farmers market vendors, shoppers, and community members to expand accessibility and inclusivity within local food systems.
Commitment to equity and social justice and willingness to learn and engage in dialogue in alignment with NFM’s organizational priorities.
Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about Washington State agriculture, farmers markets, local food systems, and Seattle communities.
Language skills in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese or Vietnamese a plus.

The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NFM encourages individuals who are BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA to join our team! We welcome applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $65,000.00 - $69,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

June 06, 2025