Ready for an adventure full of hard work, peak seasonal freshness, and new friends?

  • You are a “swiss army knife” on market day and thrive doing a variety of tasks, no matter how big, small, glamorous, or dirty, they may be.
  • You are enthusiastic and energetic about working with small businesses and the public.
  • You enjoy week-to-week consistency, but can also quickly and calmly problem solve under pressure.
  • You are a people person who can respectfully communicate with a wide variety of personalities.
  • You work well independently while welcoming feedback to make market the best it can be.
  • You show up. You are reliable, trustworthy, and responsible.
  • You have a sense of humor and can roll with whatever the market day throws at you.
  • And, it’s a plus if you love locally grown vegetables and know what kohlrabi looks like!

Mercer Island Farmers Market, Assistant Market Manager

The Mercer Island Farmers Market (MIFM) is seeking a motivated Assistant Market Manager to support the Market Manager and MIFM Board in creating a successful market that helps farmers and vendors thrive, engages the community, and maintains a safe and professional environment. This position is responsible for supporting both on-site market operations and off-site administrative tasks. The role requires availability during all market hours and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for 6+ hours at a time. Position description is available here.

Neighborhood Farmers Markets (Seattle), Market Managers

The Neighborhood Farmers Markets is hiring for two positions: Market Manager for the Capitol Hill Farmers Market and Market Manager for the Magnolia Farmers Market. Full details about the positions and how to apply are on our website: https://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/job-opportunities

Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market, Operation Manager

The Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market is a vibrant and dynamic open-air market that operates every Saturday from May through October, as well as two winter markets (one in November and one in December). Our mission is to support local growers, artisans, and community members while fostering a thriving and inclusive community space. They are seeking an Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in coordinating and supervising the weekly market activities, working closely with the Market Director. This position is integral to the success of the Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market, requiring adept management during the market season. The Operations Manager is a part-time, seasonal role, averaging 20-25 hours per week during the market season and 10-15 hours per week for training and prep in April before the season begins. More info and to apply: https://www.sequimmarket.com/jobs/

WSFMA Food Access Coordinator

Looking to build lasting programs that serve WA families, farmers, farmers markets, and state partners? Can you effectively translate between state agencies and grassroots endeavors? Are you committed to scale-appropriate and cost-effective deliverables that exceed expectations?

The Food Access Coordinator provides programmatic leadership and contract management, technical expertise, and advocacy to support farmers markets that offer SNAP, SNAP Market Match, and/or WIC and Senior FMNP. The WSFMA’s focus is on ensuring that farmers markets have the information, technical support, equipment, and ongoing advocacy they need in order to offer food access programs as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. The Food Access Coordinator provides training and education to adult learners, ensures compliance with FNS guidance, works closely WA state agencies and local partners, and serves as a subject matter expert on emerging trends, policy, funding, and technology. The Food Access Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Executive Director. This is a full-time position and is remote or hybrid with our office at Pike Place Market. All candidates must be based in Washington State. The Food Access Coordinator position description and “how to apply” is available here. Open until filled.

 

 

To add a Farmers Market Position please email information and any links to info[at]wafarmersmarkets[dot]org. We welcome any market positions, including market staff, volunteer recruitment, seasonal staff for vendors, opportunities to serve on farmers market boards.

Updated: 2/6/2025