Market Manager and Community Engagement Coordinator

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville, NC is seeking a part-time Operations Lead to oversee Saturday market activities, coordinate volunteers, and manage nutrition events at the Information Tent.

The role requires passion for local agriculture, strong people skills, and the ability to handle bookkeeping tasks and Saturday morning work. The position supports community partnerships and market programming.

Qualifications

• Passion for local agriculture and community markets.
• Comfort with basic bookkeeping/cash handling and common office software.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds and transport materials as needed.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work Saturday mornings.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Saturday market operations, including setup, breakdown, volunteers, ‘themed’ nutrition events, booth assignments, and the Information Tent.
• Serve as the primary liaison between vendors, customers, volunteers, Town staff, community partners, and the Board.
• Manage SNAP/EBT, Double Bucks, Senior Bucks, and Produce 2 Pantry programs and reporting.
• Recruit vendors and coordinate applications, inspections, and weekly communications.
• Manage newsletters, website updates, social media, musicians, and special events.
• Maintain market records, prepare Board reports, and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

passion for local agriculture

friendly and engaging personality

ability to work independently

experience with bookkeeping/cash99and

ability to lift 25 pounds

reliable transportation

availability Saturday mornings

Job description

About The Organization

Operating since 2009, the Western Wake Farmers Market is a non-profit market located in Morrisville NC. The market connects the community with local food producers, offering fresh local foods, seasonal festivals, live music, and artisan crafts every Saturday year round.

About The Organization

Operating since 2009, the Western Wake Farmers Market is a non-profit market located in Morrisville NC. The market connects the community with local food producers, offering fresh local foods, seasonal festivals, live music, and artisan crafts every Saturday year round.

Job Description

• Lead all Saturday market operations, including setup, breakdown, volunteers, ‘themed’ nutrition events, booth assignments, and the Information Tent.
• Serve as the primary liaison between vendors, customers, volunteers, Town staff, community partners, and the Board.
• Manage SNAP/EBT, Double Bucks, Senior Bucks, and Produce 2 Pantry programs and reporting.
• Recruit vendors and coordinate applications, inspections, and weekly communications.
• Manage newsletters, website updates, social media, musicians, and special events.
• Maintain market records, prepare Board reports, and support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• passion for local agriculture
• friendly and engaging personality
• ability to work independently
• experience with bookkeeping/cash handling/common office software
• ability to lift 25 pounds
• reliable transportation
• availability Saturday mornings

Compensation

• Minimum $18 per hour