
Market Manager Position
Location: Port Perry
Hours: Market days, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: $5,000 stipend
About the Job:
We’re looking for a friendly, organized Market Manager to run the day-to-day operations of our farmers market. You’ll coordinate vendors, volunteers, and visitors to make sure each market runs smoothly, safely, and with a great community spirit.
Main Responsibilities:
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Set up and take down the market each week.
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Support vendors with booth setup and site rules.
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Greet customers, answer questions, and solve problems on the spot.
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Promote market events and oversee social media updates.
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Manage volunteers and basic record-keeping.
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Ensure safety and cleanliness throughout the market site.
What We’re Looking For:
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Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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Friendly, reliable, and great under pressure.
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Comfortable handling basic admin tasks and social media.
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Able to lift and move light equipment.
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Enjoys working outdoors and engaging with the community.
How to apply:
Send your resume and a short note about why you’d love the job with the subject line "Market Manager" to application.ppfm@gmail.com by March 17, 2026
Volunteers
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Port Perry Farmer's Market!
Volunteers are required Saturdays, from 7am until approximately 3pm.
We require volunteers every Saturday to help with duties such as:
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Set up & take down of the market
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Tracking market occupancy/attendance
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Greeting customers
If you are interested in joining us this summer, please email us!
