The Mighty Market Manager

The Market Manager is a vital role for any farmers market. She sets the tone and represents the market both internally to vendors and externally to shoppers and other market stakeholders. This overview covers typical duties and job descriptions, market manager training opportunities, and market managers compensation.

The Mighty Market Manager (Sept 2016)

Market Manager Job Descriptions
Market Manager Contracts

If you would like your market’s market manager announcement, description, or contract added or updated, please contact the WSFMA.

Market Manager Training

It is hard to truly appreciate all the skills, experience, and aptitudes that go into managing a farmers market. The WSFMA’s annual Boot Camp and Conference are designed to support new managers and further the professional development the entire market team.

The New York Federation of Farmers Market has a 200+ page “Farmers Market Manager Training Manual” that covers everything from “basic roles” to “building a community.”

HR Resources

Employment-Classification-for-Farmers-Markets is a good overview of employees vs contractors from the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit.

Salary thresholds for overtime exempt workers from the Washington State Labor & Industries explains the minimum salary required if an employee is classified as Exempt.

There is a easy-to-follow overview of Payroll on the Governor’s Office  for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance. It includes a reporting and tax responsibilities;  record keeping; paycheck information; estimating payroll; and a payroll calculator.
Access “Payroll Your Business” by clicking here.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime rules  went into effect on December 1, 2016.  This change will affect many nonprofits and small businesses.  Wayfind has created a resource page on their website with links to resources and trainings on the new rules.

Updated: 12-10-2023

Timely information, tips, and templates to build your market organization