The St. Michaels Farmers Market seeks a dynamic market manager to oversee operations of our seasonal market on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Market Manager serves as the face of the SMFM and plays a key role in our success. Responsibilities include leading day-of market operations, overseeing vendor management, and working closely with our Board and volunteers. This role involves strong communication and problem-solving skills, professional customer service, and passion for community. This is a part-time, year-round, salaried, contractor position. Hours vary throughout the season. Start date ASAP.

Market Manager Responsibilities:

Operations:

  • Attend all (+/- 33) Saturday morning markets during season (7 a.m.-12 noon., with occasional absences permitted).

  • Oversee day-of market operations, including setup, breakdown, vendor liaison, volunteer management, rule and regulation enforcement, and customer relations.

  • Weekly market preparation to coordinate vendor attendance.

  • Collaborate with Board on vendor recruitment and retention.

Administration and Finance:

  • Check and respond to market email promptly.

  • Monitor market data.

  • Ensure timely financial record-keeping each week via various online platforms.

  • Submit weekly report on previous market-day operations.

  • Attend weekly virtual team meeting.

  • Attend monthly in-person Board meeting.

Customer Service and Communication:

  • Establish high-quality market experience for customers, vendors, and volunteers.

  • Ensure positive, effective, and timely communication with vendors and Board.

  • Communicate the SMFM’s mission to customers.

  • Work to develop familiarity with farmers, local food system, and community.

Compensation and Schedule:

  • Year-round, part-time, salaried, contractor position.

  • Hours range: roughly 3-5 hours/week off-season and upwards of 20 hours/week in-season.

  • Start date: ASAP, beginning with a training period.

  • Contract period: Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2026, to be renewed annually based upon review.

  • Dedicated laptop and cell phone provided.

Qualifications:

  • Exemplary communication, customer service, and collaboration skills.

  • Detail-oriented with strong administrative, organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.

  • Physical requirements, must be able to: work outdoors in all weather conditions for five hours; regularly carry, push, or pull at least 50 pounds; set-up and breakdown market equipment (tents, tables, signage) with volunteer help.

  • Digital proficiency (including text messages and email).

  • Familiarity with, or willingness to become familiar with, software programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, and our software platform Marketspread.

  • Outgoing, friendly, and inclusive.

  • Experience leading, managing, or directing individuals and/or teams is a plus.

  • Passion for food, community, and the environment is a plus.

  • Farm experience not required.

  • Own transportation required.

To apply:

Interested candidates, please send a resume and cover letter, or any questions, to: info@stmichaelsfarmersmarket.org. Please do not use A.I. in your application.