Company description
Since 2010, Petworth Community Market market has been bringing together Petworth families, chefs, artisans, growers, and food enthusiasts. Open from the first Saturday in May through mid-November, every visit is an opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate what makes our neighborhood special.
Job description
The Petworth Community Market (PCM) is seeking a creative, organized, and energetic person
qualified to assist the Board of Directors to manage a weekly seasonal farmers market.
The PCM is a seasonal weekly market founded in 2010 and located on 9th Street between
Georgia Avenue and Upshur Streets NW. PCM provides an opportunity for the sale, trade, and
promotion of local produce, goods, and services with a focus on producers, artisans, and
entrepreneurs in the greater Petworth area. The PCM is open from 9 AM to 1 PM every Saturday,
May through November.
Job Description: The PCM is looking for a Market Manager to run the administrative and
operational aspects of the market, with support from the Board of Directors and in coordination
with the On-Site Market Coordinator. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
● Complete business-related administrative tasks such as permit renewal, certificates,
licenses, FreshFarm partnership, etc.
● Review and confirm all weekly and on-going accounting and reporting is accurate at the
conclusion of each Market
● Provide board with reports on monthly accounting and food assistance programming as
they relate to the market budget
● Write and disseminate a weekly electronic newsletter
● Manage social media posting (i.e. Instagram stories) and assist with social media
throughout the week to announce vendor specials, market fundraisers, music, and
community events, as necessary
● Represent the PCM at special events and fundraisers on occasion
● Liaise with vendors and potential vendors
○ With the assistance and direction of the Board of Directors, assist in researching
and recruiting new vendors and manage the vendor application process
○ Serve as vendors’ primary contact to the PCM before and during the season
○ Complete training for food assistance programs
● Assist in coordinating with community organizations, musicians, and/or other partners
in relation to the community activities associated with the market
● Create weekly market map of vendor placement
● Assist in recruiting and managing volunteers
● Assist in planning and executing special events on market day
● Assorted other administrative and management duties as needed/assigned
● Attend monthly meeting with Board of Directors
● On occasion, step in to run the day-of operations of the Market on Saturday
Time Commitment: Approximately 15-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday, during business hours
(8:30AM-6:30PM) from May to November, with some preseason and off-season work.
Occasional Saturday required based on availability of On-Site Market Coordinator during the
season.
Pay Rate: Hourly rate of $24.00
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
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Deadline
March 29, 2026