We're Hiring! Summer Student Position

The Sackville Farmers' Market is hiring an Events and Promotions Coordinator through the SEED (Student Employment Experience Development) Program through Working NB.

The Events and Promotions Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the operation and promotion of a weekly Saturday morning farmers’ market and additional special events. The Sackville Farmers Market is a Non-profit organization committed to promoting local, accessible, and sustainably farmed foods and serves to support emerging small local businesses.

Tasks include setup and tear-down of tables and equipment, assisting vendors and customers with questions or concerns, online promotions and website updates, maintaining safety and health standards, as well as hosting and fundraising at the Market information booth. Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team, be professional and reliable, have strong communication, problem solving, and writing skills.

Early Morning and weekend availability required. Physical activity with some moderate to heavy lifting (up to 25kg). This position is $17 per hour, 35 hours a week and for 12 weeks, June 7th - August 30th.

To qualify for the program a candidate (student) must:

•     Be a resident of New Brunswick (must have lived in New Brunswick for at least 6 months) or a First Nation community in New Brunswick;
•     Be eligible to work in Canada (must have a valid SIN number);
•     NOT be an immediate family member (spouse, children, parent, brother or sister) of the employer;
•     Be a high school student entering grade 10, 11, or 12 in September 2025; OR
•     Be a full-time Grade 12, university or college student in the current academic year of 2024-2025 AND attending a post-secondary institution full-time in the fall of 2025.

Please email [email protected] to apply and include a resume and cover letter telling us why you'd like to work for the Sackville Farmers' Market. Applications due: April 6th, 2025.

For more information on the SEED Program, check out their website: www.workingnb.ca/seed