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Part Time: 10-15 hours per week / 40-60 hours per month 

Compensation: $18 per hour

Join Our Team as the Market & Community Engagement Manager!

Are you passionate about local food, community engagement, and event planning? Do you love connecting people with fresh, local products while building relationships with businesses and organizations? If so, we’d love to have you on our team!

The Salem NH Farmers Market is hiring a part-time Market & Community Engagement Manager to oversee on-site market operations, coordinate special events, and foster partnerships with local businesses and community organizations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing a vibrant, mission-driven farmers’ market!

Position Overview

The Salem NH Farmers Market is looking to hire a Market & Community Engagement Manager to oversee on-site market operations, coordinate special events, and build community partnerships. This role requires an energetic, community-minded individual with strong communication skills, a passion for local food and agriculture, and experience in customer service, event planning, or nonprofit fundraising. The position is part-time with a mix of on-site and remote responsibilities, works alongside the Market Manager, and reports to the Salem NH Farmers Market board.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Board President, Dana Morin-Sion, at media@salemnhfarmersmarket.org. Applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Key Responsibilities

Market Operations & On-Site Management (8 hours every other week / 16 hours per month)

• Serve as the on-site market manager for two markets per month
• Arrive by 8 AM to oversee market setup
• Lead market closing and breakdown, between 1-3 PM depending on the season 
• Address real-time issues with customers, vendors, venue staff/security, market staff, and board members
• Manage EBT token, cash token, and Granite State Market Match voucher collection and accounting 
• Supervise Customer Service Specialist and Assistant Market Manager during market hours
• Provide backup coverage for the token booth and customer counting when needed
• Promote market incentive programs and special events, including:
  • SNAP Market Match
  • Granite State Market Match
  • Vouchers for Veterans
  • Frequent shopper cards
  • Seasonal incentives
• Collaborate and communicate with Market Manager to address market issues and needs
• Maintain regular email communication and respond to inquiries in a timely manner

Event Planning & Execution (1 hour per week / 4 hours per month)

• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing to ensure timely updates on various programs, partnership and special events, maximizing outreach through newsletters and social media channels.  
• Plan and execute one special event per month
• Present event plans and budgets  to market staff and the board for approval
• Coordinate guest scheduling, supplies, and event logistics
• Lead on-site event execution on market day
• Help to develop special event concepts, including themes, tastings, demonstrations, and special guest vendors.

Partnership Development & Community Engagement

(2 hours per week / 8 hours per month)

• Assist in developing and implementing a partnership program with local businesses and organizations
• Collaborate with the market staff and board members to establish benchmarks, goals, and workplan for partnerships in 2025
• Conduct outreach to area businesses and organizations to secure partnerships
• Work with the Market Treasurer to track partnership-related fundraising goals

Networking & Cross Promotion

(2 hours per week / 8 hours per month)

• Build relationships with aligned networks, associations, and other businesses and organizations to cross promote the farmers’ market, including but not limited to:
  • Other area farmers’ markets
  • Greater Salem NH Chamber of Commerce
  • Greater Derry Food Council
  • Food pantries
  • Libraries and schools
  • Town government
  • Community gardens
  • Healthcare organizations

Meetings & Reporting (3 hours per month)

• Attend bi-weekly virtual board meetings and provide updates on market operations, events, partnerships, and upcoming work 

Qualifications: 

Your experience, skills, and education should include:

• Strong organizational, communications, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable in a low to moderate noise environment
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to 40 lbs
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and squatting
• Moderate to strong computer and internet skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Valid driver’s license is required, with a clean driving record
• Ability to safely operate a large commercial cargo van as needed (CDL not required)
• Prior experience in customer service, event planning, nonprofit work, community engagement, or entrepreneurial experience is preferred
• Passion for food, local farming, and agriculture, with knowledge of local agricultural and residential communities
• At least 2 years relevant work experience or a combination of education and experience. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.

Why Join Our Team?

At the Salem NH Farmers Market, we’re more than just a market—we’re a community hub connecting local farmers, food producers, and neighbors. As our Market & Community Engagement Manager, you’ll play a vital role in supporting local agriculture, fostering meaningful community relationships, and helping to grow access to fresh, healthy food.

Joining our team means:

• Making a direct impact on the local food system and community
• Working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment
• Gaining experience in event planning, nonprofit work, and community engagement
• Having the flexibility of a part-time, hybrid position with both on-site and remote responsibilities

If you’re excited about local food, community connections, and event planning, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Salem NH Farmers Market

The Salem NH Farmers Market is a year-round, weekly farmers’ market based in Salem, New Hampshire. The weekly market opens to customers  every Sunday from 10am-2pm in the Summer season (May-October) and 10am-1pm (November-April) in the Winter season. The farmers’ market operates as a 501c3 non-profit and is collaboratively led by market staff and a board. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Salem NH Farmers Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We highly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for our employees, volunteers, vendors, and customers.

TO APPLY:

If you feel you match this description and wish to be considered for the position, please email your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to president@SalemNHFarmersMarket.org

If you are excited about this position but do not meet 100% of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. Positions will remain open until filled.  Candidates who respond to this ad without a resume, cover letter or completely filling in this form, will not be considered.