Market Operations Lead & Community Engagement

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

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.