We're Hiring!

Market Manager

Are you organized, passionate, and interested in supporting local producers?

The Sackville Farmers' Market is looking for someone to manage their Saturday market and be the 'go-to' person for both vendors and customers.

The manager is responsible for overseeing the running of the market on Saturday mornings; duties during non-market hours include, but are not limited to, administrative tasks, marketing, and outreach.


Responsibilities


Market Days:

• Set up and breakdown of Saturday Farmers' Market, indoors in the winter and outdoors in the summer.
• Be visible and accessible to vendors and customers during Farmers' Market hours.
• Collect, record, and deposit vendor fees. Report this information weekly, to the market’s Treasurer.

Administration & Communications:

• Create weekly schedule and vendor map.
• Organize and keep accurate vendor profile information.
• Handle/ assess new vendor inquiries, and orient new vendors.
• Communicate with vendors about special events or circumstances.
• Coordinate communications across various platforms, including the website, Facebook and Instagram.
• Liaise with Public Health and relay relevant information to vendors.
• Interpret and enforce market Rules and Regulations consistently and fairly, and address or forward complaints and/or disputes as necessary.

Reporting and market-building:

• Report monthly to the Sackville Farmers' Market Board of Directors and annually at Farmers' Market general meetings.
• Assist Board and Market Committees to develop promotions, marketing, and special programming.
• Work to make the market as efficient as possible and to optimize the work of the Market Manager.

Requirements

• Essential to be on-site Saturdays 7am-2pm throughout the year as well as additional Friday night markets as scheduled.
• Interest in and knowledge of local food, artisan, and market communities.
• Reliable, friendly, self-motivated, organized, good self- and time-management.
• Proficient in professional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in conflict resolution.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Able to work with a volunteer board and non-profit organization.
• Competence with computer programs such as Excel, email and social media.
• Available for phone and email contact throughout the week (phone and computer will be provided).
• Physical capabilities to set up and move tables, work outside in the wintertime, walk between indoor and outdoor market location repeatedly.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset
• Car and a valid driver’s license.

Details

• Part-time: 20 hours per week
• $20/hour
• Work Location: In-person in Sackville, NB
• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

To Apply: Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee by email to 
[email protected]

Deadline for applications is Feb 7, 2026.