What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Manager position at Needham Farmers Market?
The Needham Farmers Market Manager is responsible for the management of the market on Sundays June 15th to October 28th 2025 The duties include:
1. Supervise and control access to the market location on Garrity’s Way at the
Needham Town Hall on market days starting from approximately 10 A.M. to 4
P.M. For example, clearing of vehicles parked in the area so it is clear from approximately 10 AM. The Market is open for business from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2. Supervise vendors to setup, operate, and take down within their designated setup spots. Facilitate safe power cords, adequate tent weights, and health permit compliance.
3. Direct nonprofit organizations, musicians and artists to their designated spaces.
4. Interact with the customers and vendors to promote an orderly and safe market day. Assure that customers and their children may walk safely in the vendor areas.
5. Monitor the vendors and events to operate within the ServSafe parameters.
Provide guidance as needed.
6. After the market closes for the day, assure that Garrity’s Way is clear of debris.
7. Report any issues that cannot be resolved on site to the Farmers Market President for resolution.
8. Attend the once monthly board meetings via phone call.
9. Interact with the board during vendor acquisition by helping vendors apply, assuring that all application requirements are completed, and managing space assignments.
Job Types: Temporary, Contract
Pay: From $200.00 per day
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $200