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!

Renton Farmers Market

The Renton Farmers Market is hiring for seasonal Farmers Market Laborer positions to help with hands-on operations of the farmers market. Under the direction of the Farmers Market Coordinator, the Farmers Market Laborer will maintain and support the onsite, weekly operations of Renton Farmers Market. They will assist with setup and take down of equipment and materials on each market day. This position will work every Tuesday from June 4 through September 24, 2024 for 8-10 hours each market day, with occasional additional hours and days for pre- and post-market day duties and special projects. For more information and to apply, please click here. The position will be open until filled.

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, farm program assistant to work with the farm team this summer from May through September. You will work at the Pike Place Market! Under the general direction of the Senior Daystall Farm Program Specialist II 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. For more information and to apply, please submit resume, and cover letter in one of the following manners: Fax to (206) 625-0646, email to hr@pikeplacemarket.org or by mail: Pike Place Market PDA, Attn: Human Resources, 85 Pike Street, Room 500, Seattle, WA 98101. You can also submit your resume via indeed.com. and pikeplacemarket.org. The position will be opened until filled. More information is available here.

WSFMA Regional Leads

Regional Leads are part-time, contracted positions that provide technical assistance to farmers markets so that they are able to offer WIC and Senior FMNP, SNAP, and SNAP Market Match to SNAP-eligible individuals and families. Regional Leads also collaborate with farmers markets and local agencies (e.g., Dept of Health, WSU, Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, WIC clinics, etc.) to support projects at farmers markets that promote healthy eating and active living. In some cases, Regional Leads may be involved with trainings, distributing information, and other projects that support food access programs at farmers markets. Contracts are set for the Federal Fiscal Year: October 1 to September 30. The general position description is available here. Interest and applications are accepted at anytime.

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.