Company description
We are a locavore marketplace located in the heart of downtown Putney, with a focus on connecting local producers with the vibrant community that surrounds them.
Our market is filled with quality products that are produced locally, like freshly grown produce, pasture raised and grass fed meat, artisan cheeses, gourmet baked goods, coffee, specialty foods, beautiful crafts, and wholesome prepared food. We host lively musicians, celebrate special events and promote organizations supporting the local community weekly.
Our mission is to connect the community with local producers while supporting farmers, creators and the overall health and wellness of our valued customers and the larger Putney community, and we greatly value your support.
Job description
The Putney Farmers Market is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and community-minded Manager to lead the best little farmers' market in Vermont! The ideal candidate will foster strong relationships with vendors, customers, and community partners while overseeing smooth market operations and helping grow the market's visibility, vitality, and impact.
The Manager is directed and supervised by the PFM Board of Directors.
Our Summer market is held from 11-3 pm on Sundays from Mother's Day - Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Our Holiday Winter market is held for 6 weeks from 11-3 pm on Sundays, starting the weekend before Thanksgiving.
OFF SITE DUTIES
PLANNING:
Organize and attend our weekly Sunday Farmers' market, sending reminder emails to market members 48 hours before scheduled markets.
Organize and attend monthly Board meetings, sending reminder emails to board members 48 hours before scheduled meetings.
Present managers report to the Board during monthly meeting.
Arrange music, community outreach events, and non-profit tabling opportunities.
Organize and attend juries for new vendor submissions.
Check post office box and distribute mail weekly.
Coordinate members for additional tasks when needed.
Attend VTFMA conference yearly.
MARKETING & CUSTOMER SUPPORT:
Compile and maintain customer e-mail list, sending weekly marketing newsletter to customers.
Maintain and update market website each season.
Communicate and provide information to customers. Return inquiries within 48 hours.
Implement Board approved advertising / social media posts to promote special events.
Sell, coordinate and keep records of promotional material.
RECORD KEEPING:
Count and record all market money weekly, coordinating with the Board Treasurer and follow up with unpaid commissions.
Provide Treasurer with weekly sales figures by category and with deposit information as necessary.
Keep market documents and legacy binder up to date and provide market documents to Board as requested.
ON SITE DUTIES:
Be present at market site from 9:30 AM through 4 PM on Sunday.
Orient new vendors to market procedures and rules.
Collect all vendor commissions.
Circulate among vendors to assure compliance with market rules and report problems to the Board.
Be responsible for ensuring market is clean and site is secured including taking care of trash, signage, and delegating other duties as necessary.
Administer EBT/debit/credit card related tasks as outlined by the Board.
During open market hours, the manager must be present and available at ALL times for customer service and vendor support.
The position averages approx. 8 hours per week throughout the year.
The manager will work more hours while market is in session and fewer in off weeks.
$18-23/hr depending on experience.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $23.00
Application instructions
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Deadline
August 10, 2026