Program Manager, Farmers Market (non-benefited)
Role summary
Stone Soup Café seeks a part-time Farmers Market Program Manager to oversee market operations and create a welcoming booth experience. This role involves managing inventory, running the POS system, handling sales, and providing excellent customer service. The Program Manager will also oversee volunteers, support communications, and ensure food safety standards. The ideal candidate is highly organized, reliable, comfortable working independently and with volunteers, and possesses strong marketing and digital tool skills. This position requires availability on Saturdays and occasional weekdays, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfort working outdoors. The role is onsite and pays $22.25 per hour for approximately 10 hours per week.
Stone Soup Café is hiring a part-time Farmers Market Program Manager to run market operations and create a welcoming booth experience. This role reports to the Director of Community Engagement and is part of a collaborative team supporting the Café’s programs.
We’re seeking a candidate who is highly organized and reliable, with strong marketing skills, including creating a welcoming booth presence and social media content. This role requires detail-oriented skills to manage inventory and sales systems, as well as excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. The ideal candidate can work independently and as part of a team, oversee and collaborate closely with volunteers, and help maintain a positive, mission-driven work environment.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll be a visible part of a mission-driven organization—helping connect people to good food, support local systems, and create a space where everyone feels welcome. Your work directly supports programs that make a real impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and break down the market booth
- Track and manage inventory (spreadsheets, labeling)
- Oversee volunteers during market shifts
- Run the POS system and handle sales
- Provide friendly, professional customer service
- Ensure food safety, packaging, and label creation
- Support email/CRM communications and vendor coordination
Qualifications
- Strong organization and time management
- Comfortable working independently and leading volunteers
- Clear communication and customer service skills
- Experience with spreadsheets, POS systems, and basic digital tools
- Alignment with Stone Soup Café’s mission and values
Requirements
- Available Saturdays + occasional weekday prep hours
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Comfortable working outdoors in varied weather
Apply
Please send your resume and a short introduction to:
Sarah Hillier, Director of Community Engagement
sarah@thestonesoupcafe.org | 413-422-0020
Pay: $22.25 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 per week
Work Location: In person