Hiring: Farmers’ Market Program Manager – Stone Soup Cafe

Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,287 - 36,015; Part time

Job summary

Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc is hiring a part-time Farmers Market Program Manager to run market operations and create a welcoming booth experience in Greenfield, Massachusetts. This role requires strong organizational skills, familiarity with POS systems, and the ability to manage inventory, along with clear communication and customer service skills. The position supports a mission-driven organization focused on community and good food. Availability on Saturdays is essential, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be available Saturdays plus occasional weekday prep hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down the market booth.
• Track and manage inventory using spreadsheets.
• Run the POS system and handle sales.

Skills

Strong organization and time management

Clear communication and customer service skills

Experience with spreadsheets and POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Basic digital tools

Job description

Hiring: Farmers’ Market Program Manager – Stone Soup Cafe

Program Manager, Farmers Market (non-exempt)

$22.25/hour | 40 hours/month

Stone Soup Café is a 501(c)(3) organization serving residents of Franklin County from our location at All Souls Church in downtown Greenfield. Our work is centered around two core programs: the Pay What You Can Saturday Meal and Everybody’s Community Store.

All staff must conduct themselves professionally and work to support the Café’s mission, vision, and values:

• Mission: To create community space where all are welcome to share nourishment, connection, and learning for body, mind, and spirit.
• Vision: To nourish our community with healthy food, sustainable systems, responsive mutual aid programs, creativity, and a vibrant culture of belonging.
• Values: Respect, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Care.

Job Summary

Stone Soup Café is hiring a part-time Farmers Market Program Manager to run market operations and create a welcoming booth experience. This role reports to the Director of Community Engagement and is part of a collaborative team supporting the Café’s programs.

We’re seeking a candidate who is highly organized and reliable, with strong marketing skills, including creating a welcoming booth presence and social media content. This role requires detail-oriented skills to manage inventory and sales systems, as well as excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. The ideal candidate can work independently and as part of a team, oversee and collaborate closely with volunteers, and help maintain a positive, mission-driven work environment.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be a visible part of a mission-driven organization—helping connect people to good food, support local systems, and create a space where everyone feels welcome. Your work directly supports programs that make a real impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and break down the market booth
• Track and manage inventory (spreadsheets, labeling)
• Run the POS system and handle sales
• Ensure food safety, packaging, and label creation
• Support email/CRM communications and vendor coordination

Qualifications

• Strong organization and time management
• Comfortable working independently and leading volunteers
• Clear communication and customer service skills
• Experience with spreadsheets, POS systems, and basic digital tools
• Alignment with Stone Soup Café’s mission and values

Requirements

• Available Saturdays + occasional weekday prep hours
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Comfortable working outdoors in varied weather