Company description

The Hillsdale Farmers' Market (HFM) is a 501(c)4 non-profit, founded in 2002 by Hillsdale Community Members who wanted a source for locally grown food and a community gathering place. The market runs year round from 9am to 1pm on Sundays, weekly from April through November and twice a month from December through March. HFM is a loved and respected part of SW Portland. Our local customers are loyal shoppers, rain or shine, but we also serve people from throughout the Portland area. Our vendors come from all over Oregon and Washington to bring the highest quality products to the market.

Job description

https://www.hillsdalefarmersmarket.com/open-positions

Primary Responsibilities

Market Promotion

The Hillsdale Farmers’ Market (HFM) Community Relations Manager is the public voice of the market, responsible for producing the weekly e-newsletter and managing HFM’s social media presence. Other promotional duties include pursuing creative avenues for advertising and facilitating market events:

• Create, format, and distribute weekly e-newsletter: write 500-word articles and “Manager’s Corner” intro; source relevant seasonal recipes; update vendor and product lists.
• Maintain consistent social media presence on Instagram and Facebook: create stories, reels, and posts highlighting our market, vendors, and community.
• Develop and implement advertising opportunities (digital and print).

Power of Produce (POP) Program
The Community Relations Manager is responsible for implementing our POP program, designed for kids aged 4-12. Each week between April-October, kids are offered an activity (educational, tasting, hands-on, etc.) and a chance to earn $2 in “POP Bucks” to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at the market. In 2025, an average of 85 kids participated each market day.

• Plan weekly POP activities April-October (approx. 30 activities/year). Create activity sheets and/or procure necessary materials. Collaborate with local organizations to bring their own activities to the POP Club.
• Oversee POP volunteers; staff POP Booth as necessary on market day.
• Oversee recordkeeping, e.g., parent permission forms and participant tracking.
• Compile periodic and end-of-season reports for major POP sponsor(s) and Board.
• Evaluate program’s impact using participation metrics, POP Bucks distribution and redemption data, and parent/guardian surveys.

Volunteer Coordination

HFM relies heavily on volunteers to make the market run smoothly. We have 10-18 volunteer slots available at the market, plus opportunities to help outside market day as well.

• Manage volunteer email account and listserv; respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Build weekly shift sign-up sheet and distribute to volunteer email list (Tuesdays); follow up before the market (Fridays) to communicate any remaining open shifts.
• Recruit new volunteers and ensure volunteers have necessary training and supplies to successfully complete their duties.

Market Day Implementation

• Assist Market Director on market day, including physical setup and breakdown of all HFM equipment. Sunday work hours required: approx. 7am-3pm.
• Assess and maintain market site condition and safety; be available to solve disputes, answer questions, or address incidents as they arise.
• Act as second-in-command on market day; be able to run market solo in the event that the Market Director is absent.

Work Schedule and Working Conditions

Hillsdale Farmers’ Market is a year-round outdoor market held on Sundays. The market site address is 1405 SW Vermont St. Portland, OR 97219 (in the parking lot between Ida B Wells High School and Rieke Elementary School). Markets are weekly during the main season from the first Sunday in April through the last Sunday before Thanksgiving, and bi-weekly during the winter from December through March. The market is held in all weather, with very rare early closure or cancellation due to unsafe conditions, e.g., extreme heat, wind, or ice.

Due to the seasonal nature of the POP program and the winter newsletter schedule, Community Relations Manager weekly hours are expected to vary seasonally: approximately 24 hours/week April-November and 20 hours/week December-March.

Required and Preferred Skills and Experience

• Sunday availability required. Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions year round.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds while walking, squatting, or reaching; ability to stand for long periods on concrete; ability to climb in/out of a box truck. Required.
• Current clean driver’s license with no at-fault accidents in past 3 years required. Willingness to drive a large vehicle (17’ box truck) short distances. Some personal vehicle travel is necessary for market errands.
• Regular access to a computer with a reliable internet connection required.
• Competence with social media platforms (Instagram and Facebook) required; experience with social media management for businesses strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.
• Cash handling experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Certification (current, or to be obtained within 3 months of hire, required - HFM will reimburse the cost of Red Cross training).
• Food Handler’s Card (current, or to be obtained within 3 months of hire, required - HFM will reimburse the cost).

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

March 25, 2026