Farmer’s Market Manager

Posting ID: 2026-0010
Posting Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Planning & Development
Vacancies: 1
Grade: N/A
Payrate: $25.00 hourly
Hours: 20 Hours per week
Shift: Days
Position Type: Seasonal (March – September) Part-time

About the City of Everett:

Home to more than 50,000 residents, Everett is known for its rich culture, diverse population, and robust sense of community. Everett is proud to build on its strong industrial heritage and close neighborhood connections as a modern, vibrant and welcoming place for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. This is a city full of energy, character and community that is on the move and seeking employees that are innovative and dedicated to serving a diverse and engaged public constituency.

About the Role:

The City of Everett’s Farmers Market will serve as a vital hub for local food, community connection, and economic opportunity, in a community classified as a “food swamp” with limited access to inexpensive fresh produce. To ensure continued growth, improved vendor experiences, and robust community outreach, we seek funding to establish a parttime Market Manager position for the upcoming season.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit and support vendors, including new and underrepresented producers
• Organize and supervise weekly market set-up, operations, and breakdown
• Coordinate marketing efforts, including social media and local partnerships
• Facilitate food access programs (e.g., SNAP/EBT)
• Liaise with Everett’s public health officials and ensure compliance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years of retail experience
• At least 1 year of experience in event coordination, market management, farmers market, or a related filed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with vendor management or small business operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local agriculture, food systems, or sustainable farming practices
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs and stand for extended periods on market days

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable transportation to and from the market site
• Familiarity with social media marketing and basic graphic design tools
• Bilingual skills a plus

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Lifting up to 30lbs
• Standing, kneeling, squatting
• Outdoors

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Resume must be submitted to [email protected] Cover letter is optional.

Aids and services will be provided to qualified applicants with disabilities free of charge, upon request. For a reasonable accommodation and/or alternative application modification, call Human Resources at 617-389-2280.

The City of Everett is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other protected category.

Women, people of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.