Market Manager - Leavenworth Community Farmers Market (Leavenworth)

The Leavenworth Community Farmers Market is seeking a Market Manager! We are looking for someone with a lot of energy, who is passionate about our local community, and is looking to grow with us.

MARKET MANAGER OVERVIEW The Leavenworth Community Farmers Market (LCFM) Market Manager (MM) is responsible for every aspect of running the weekly (Thursday) farmers market. This includes activities throughout the year, but is the busiest throughout the Market Season (May-October). The MM works alongside and is overseen by an all-volunteer board comprised of community and vendor members who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of the LCFM.

This is an amazing opportunity to work in a beautiful setting with inspiring individuals making real change in our community through local food. The skills and relationships gained through this position will be invaluable to anyone desiring greater experience and involvement in farming, local food, event planning and coordination, non-profit development and management, and marketing/community relations. There is also room for future growth in this position for the right candidate. The position is part time and hourly, with the opportunity to increase in hours and pay as the Market grows. The busiest months will be from May to October, with additional hours for management and recruitment the rest of the year, and November and December being the slowest months of the year.

The Thursday Market day is your key responsibility! The day runs from about 1-9pm and can be very labor intensive. Other key responsibilities outside of Thursdays (completed on your own schedule) include: Vendor Retention and Recruitment; Social Media, Communications, and Fundraising; Market Day Logistics and Planning; and Board and Committee Involvement.

Position open until filled, but priority given to applications received before February 28th.

Please head to our website to see the full job description: https://leavenworthfarmersmarket.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-MM-Job-Description.pdf