Job Description

Position Title: Market Manager

Organization: Fairwood Farmers Market

Location: Fairwood, WA

Reports To: Board of Directors

Employment Type: Part-time, seasonal

About Fairwood Farmers Market

The Fairwood Farmers Market is a vibrant, community-driven market with a mission to

create access to fresh, local food, support small businesses, and foster a sense of

community in Fairwood.

Position Summary

The Market Manager is the key on-site leader responsible for planning and operating a

successful Fairwood Farmers Market. This role combines administrative planning, vendor

curation, communication, and management, community relations, and hands-on

leadership to ensure that market days run smoothly, safely, and in alignment with the

mission of the Fairwood Community Association.

Responsibilities

Market Operations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, customers, volunteers,

musicians, and community partners.

• Procure special market activations (KERNEL, SNAP, etc.)

• Coordinate staff and volunteers for set up and break down for market equipment,

signage, and information booth each market day.

• Oversee vendor placement, check-in, and compliance with market rules and local

regulations.

• Ensure the market runs smoothly and safely each week, resolving conflicts or

issues as they arise.

Vendor & Community Relations

• Recruit, onboard, and support vendors to maintain a diverse and high-quality

market.

• Build relationships with local businesses, community groups, and sponsors.

• Engage with local and state market associations.

• Act as the face of the market in the community, representing the mission and values

of the organization.

Administration & Promotion

• Work with the Board of Directors to manage budgets, track fees, and maintain

records.

• Coordinate market promotion, including social media, newsletters, and community

outreach.

• Support fundraising efforts, sponsorships, and grant opportunities in collaboration

with the Board of Directors.

• Provide reports and updates to the Board as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Experience in event planning, community engagement, or small business/farmers

market settings preferred.

• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. (market equipment, tents, etc.).

• Availability on market days (Tuesdays, May–October) and additional hours for

planning and promotion as-needed.

Compensation & Hours

• This is a part-time, seasonal position. Hours range from 10–15 per week during the

off-season (February–April) and 15–20 per week during the market season (May–

October). Minimal hours, if any, are expected from November through January.

There may also be opportunities for optional, non-market-related projects.

• Market Manager may have the option to work on other Fairwood Community

Association projects and events to support organization goals and mission.

Additional projects will remain optional and at the discretion of the manager’s

interest and availability. Compensation will be the same for projects outside of

market responsibilities.

• Compensation range: $22-25/hour DOE

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and short cover letter explaining their

interest in the position to fairwood.market@gmail.com by November 30.