Join Our Amazing Team

We occasionally hire team members to help us support our nonprofit and grow Lawrence's local food movement. Our Market isn't just a place to buy fresh produce, it's a vibrant organization that connects local farmers with customers and works to improve access to local food. As we continue to grow, we seek passionate individuals who share our commitment to sustainable agriculture, community building, and supporting Kansas farmers and food entrepreneurs.

See below for our current openings. To apply, email your resume and a cover letter to lawrencefarmersmarket@gmail.com

Market Manager

Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Position Type: Part-Time (20-25 hours/week)
Reports to: Director of Development

About the Lawrence Farmers’ Market (LFM):
The Lawrence Farmers’ Market (LFM) has been connecting local farmers and consumers since 1976, making it Kansas’s longest-running farmers market. LFM is committed to supporting local producers, increasing access to fresh, healthy foods, and fostering a thriving local food system.

Job Description:
The Lawrence Farmers’ Market is seeking an energetic and passionate Market Manager for its non-profit farmers market. We run a Saturday Morning Market from April through November and a Holiday Farmers Market on the second Saturday in December. The Market Manager must have excellent customer service skills, work independently, and collaborate effectively with Market Staff, Vendors, community officials, and the public to make the market a vibrant, exciting place to shop.

This is a part-time, Hybrid position averaging 20-25 hours per week (with the option of splitting the position into 2 roles: admin and social media), with seasonal variation in workload. The role combines administrative tasks (work-from-home and by Zoom/Teams) and on-site customer service responsibilities at the Market.

Pay starts at $17/hour, depending on experience, with a $150/month market Vendor food stipend during Market months.

Qualifications:

  • Availability on Saturday mornings during the Market season.

  • A creative self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; tactful, personable, and enthusiastic.

  • Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.

  • Leadership and conflict management skills to guide a diverse group.

  • Proficient in social media management.

  • Familiarity with Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and MailChimp.

  • First Aid certified or willing to be First Aid certified.

Market Responsibilities:

  • Ensure smooth Market operations by enforcing rules and regulations, mediating disputes, and addressing complaints.

  • Plan and orchestrate annual and special events in collaboration with Market Staff, including scheduling entertainment and community groups.

  • Assist with Market programming, including Kids Scavenger Hunt, created by the Director of Development.

  • Set up and close Market sites for the season, including weekly Saturday Morning Market operations (typically 5:30 am–12 pm).

  • Organize and file contracts with various organizations and suppliers that support the Market (porta-potty, City of Lawrence, etc.)

  • Manage and organize Market supplies.

  • Ability to drive to tour farms and food businesses up to 75 miles away.

Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary Vendor manager, overseeing communications, relationships, and compliance with Guidelines.

  • Manage Market software, including Vendor directories, Guidelines, Applications, and invoicing.

  • Learn food licensing and certification requirements for Market Vendors.

  • Conduct site visits for new Vendors to ensure compliance with Market Guidelines.

  • Collaborate with Market Staff to create and execute seasonal marketing plans.

  • Develop and manage all marketing content (social media, events, advertising, and collateral) in partnership with the Director of Development.

  • Maintain and update the Market website and other online directories (e.g., Google).

  • Write and distribute a weekly customer newsletter during the season and a monthly Vendor newsletter year-round.

  • Respond to emails and phone inquiries promptly.

  • Manage the Loyalty Card Program, including budgeting, design, Vendor purchases, prize assembly, winner communication, and announcements.

  • Administer the Double Up Food Bucks and Double Up Protein Bucks programs.

  • Track and manage merchandise inventory and sales, including sales tax.

  • Prepare agenda items and submit a monthly manager’s report to the Board Chair.

  • Attend monthly Board meetings - currently on the first Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm.

  • Work with the Board of Directors and Committees to achieve seasonal objectives.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to lift up to 45 pounds (carry weights, tents, signs, etc. for Market setup).

  • Ability to stand and/or walk on feet for up to 7 hours during Market days.

  • Ability to use a smartphone, computer, and touchscreen iPad.

License Requirements:

  • Valid Drivers License

Committee Participation:

  • Lead the Holiday Farmers Market Committee

  • Participate in the Volunteer Committee

  • Participate in Marketing Committee