Company description

Pike Place Market PDA Background:
The Pike Place Market PDA is a non-profit corporation chartered in 1973 by the City of Seattle to develop, own, and operate most of the properties in the nine-acre Pike Place Market historic district. The PDA is landlord to 200+ year-round commercial businesses, 170 crafts people, 110 farmers, and 275 apartment dwellers, many of which are elderly. Market Security is responsible for the safety of the public and the Market community.

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Seasonal Farm Program Assistant REVISED: March 2026
GRADE: (Full-Time Seasonal) (May –October) 25-30 hours per week
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Daystall Farm Program Manager

Pike Place Market PDA Background:
The Pike Place Market PDA is a non-profit corporation chartered in 1973 by the City of Seattle to develop, own, and operate most of the properties in the nine-acre Pike Place Market historic district. The PDA is landlord to 200+ year-round commercial businesses, 170 crafts people, 110 farmers, and 275 apartment dwellers, many of which are elderly. Market Security is responsible for the safety of the public and the Market community.

Position Summary:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, farm program assistant to work with our farm team this summer – May through October. You will work at the Pike Place Market and our offsite farmers’ market at South Lake Union!

Under the general direction of the Daystall Farm Program Manager and the farm team, the Seasonal Farm Program Assistant has the primary responsibility of assisting with the operation of summer farmers markets, packing and distributing Market CSA shares, various Food Access initiatives, and assisting with occasional additional hours with special projects.

• Tuesdays assist with CSA Program packing and fresh sheets
• Assist with CSA distribution and weekly setup and teardown of equipment at our Wednesday farmers market from 3pm-7pm at Pike Place Market (8-10 hours each Market day)
• Assist with CSA distribution and weekly setup and teardown of equipment at Pike Place Market’s South Lake Union Express Farmers Market, Thursdays from 10am-2pm (8-10 hours each Market day)
• Assist the MarketMaster with setup, compliance rounds and health department coordinators checks Saturday or Sunday

Essential Functions:

• Assisting with the set-up/breakdown of all farmers market events (both at Pike Place and at offsite remote markets) and aid in the planning and coordination of other special events that enhance the Farm Program.
• Support Farm Team by driving the Pike Place Market Farm Cargo Van to and from events including Express Markets and CSA distribution as needed.
• Answer questions and assist both farmers and customers with SNAP/Debit and other food access coupons and assist in troubleshooting any issues or improvements with the Market Commons.
• Contribute to customer education by creating CSA fresh sheets, farmer profiles, and sending weekly farmer content updates to the Pike Place Marketing Department.
• Assist with the packing and distribution of the Market’s Farm to Preschool CSA program.
• Assist with various initiatives intended to increase access for low-income shoppers to locally grown fruits and vegetables.
• Assist with clerical duties as necessary.
• Support Farm team to ensure that farmers understand and are implementing safe selling techniques including social distancing, sanitization, etc.
• Complete and return daily market reports to Farm team at the end of each Market day.
• Assist with summer special events in support of fresh food and handmade crafts.

Distinguishing Features:
The ability to work with diverse and independent individuals, balance control and support functions and multitask effectively in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma plus college coursework in business, agriculture, communications, or work/life equivalent.
• Agricultural and/or farmers market experience desired.
• Knowledge of event planning/program planning and execution a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & the Internet.
• Experience working with the public or in the service industry and maintain professional boundaries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, articulate and tactful, conflict resolution a plus.
• Must have a valid WA state driver’s license.

Operating Environment:
Position requires ability to work both in a structured office setting and in outdoor market settings.
Requires lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Requires daily walks through the Market, a minimum of 3 miles per day.
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation:

Starting Wage: $25.00 per hour

The Pike Place Market PDA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20.76 - 25/hr

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Deadline

May 25, 2026