Company description

Vancouver Farmers Market’s mission is to build healthy communities through placemaking, increased access to healthy food, youth education, and supporting a thriving small business community.

Since its founding in 1990, VFM has become a hallmark of Vancouver, supporting over 290 small businesses, welcoming more than 500,00 shoppers annually, and generating a local economic impact exceeding $28 million.

Job description

Vancouver Farmers Market Association

Executive Director

Full-time / $110,000–$130,000 (depending on experience) and robust benefits package

Priority deadline: May 28, 2026

Vancouver Farmers Market Association is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder and community connector with a growth focused mindset who can continue the organization’s momentum in supporting healthy, thriving communities by investing in small businesses, public spaces, and regional food systems.

Job Summary:

The Executive Director is the senior staff position of Vancouver Farmers Market (VFM) and has ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the organization’s operations, programmatic, and community development work. This position has a high degree of visibility within the community and industry and will often serve as the face of the organization to partners and supporters. Alongside the board of directors, the Executive Director leads planning and strategy efforts and ensures those plans are executed effectively through the VFM’s many operations and programs. The Executive Director must work independently and with limited oversight while leading a team of full and part-time staff as well as volunteers and contractors.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a beloved and growing community institution. In addition to showcasing the region’s farm, food, and artisan entrepreneurs through year-round, seasonal, and holiday markets, VFM supports small businesses, expands food access, and strengthens the local economy. Read our Impact Report to learn how.

Over the next five years, the Executive Director will lead VFM’s board, staff, small businesses, and community partners driven by four goals: (1) foster the healthiest community in the Pacific Northwest, (2) develop the region’s premier small business ecosystem, (3) create vibrant public spaces where everyone belongs and thrives, and (4) be an institution that has the capacity to innovate and boldly lead. Read our Strategic Plan Overview to learn more.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, more than $100,000

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Deadline

May 28, 2026