To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and a resume to
thegoshefarmersmarket@gmail.com ATTN: Market Manager.
If you have experience with content creation, please also provide a few examples of your
previous work.
We will review applications and interview on a rolling basis.
Deadline to apply is April 15
Employment status: Part-time, up to 15 hours/week
Compensation: $15/hour
Timeframe: May 13 to October 17, with possibility of extension
Position & Market Overview
The Goshen Farmers Market (GFM) is entering its 4th season. Our vision is to create a
vibrant space that brings neighbors together to foster a sense of home and a thriving
community, connected around local farmers and artisans. Located at the Goshen Community
Building, the market will run every Thursday evening from May 9th to October 17th from
5:00-7:30pm.
The GFM is a weekly market that requires a degree of planning and coordination. This
position would be responsible for the weekly operations of the market. This position will also
provide insight to the board on the performance of the market & status of vendors, and
contribute to the vision & direction of the market. There will be a heavy focus on increasing
accessibility of our market to our community, through federal programs like SNAP and Double
Your Dollar, piloting an additional market day once per month to our regular season, and
exploring alternative customer pickup opportunities for select GFM vendor goods.
Responsibilities & Duties
Recruit and accommodate market vendors.
Recruit and train volunteers to assist with day-of market tasks.
Coordinate musicians and food options.
Plan and coordinate all elements of up to two event days.
Order and promote the sale of GFM merchandise.
Oversee and manage all market days.
Operate the market information booth during market hours.
Record and monitor market sales.
Engage in a positive way with customers, vendors, volunteers, musicians.
Promote the market through major social media outlets.
Report in a monthly meeting to the market board of directors on specific metrics and goals as
well as overall market successes and areas for improvement.
Qualifications
Availability on Thursdays from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Clear and concise oral & written communication skills
Attentive to detail
Ability to manage many moving parts at once, sometimes under pressure
Ability to problem-solve under pressure
Overall positive demeanor and attitude
Willingness to be the face of the organization to vendors & customers
Experience using Facebook & Instagram
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word
Proficiency in Canva, preferred
Ability to lift 35 pounds, preferred