We’re Hiring!

The Uxbridge Farmers Market is Hiring for Market Manager position.

Please see details below, and how to apply.

Uxbridge Farmers Market Manager Job Description 2026

The Market Managers’ tasks are:

1. Onsite Market Management

 Attend and manage all Sunday markets from the first Sunday in May 1 through to the second Sunday in

December

 Liase with town employees if necessary, during the market

 Work to direct vendors into their correct spots safely and efficiently

 Direct and assist with the setup and cleanup of the market

 Set up the UFM Market Tent and information table

 Enforce vendor rules and regulations, Market Bylaws,and Health and Safety policies

 Onsite market assistance, including social media, setup, liaising with vendors and customers

 Bring to the attention of the board, any issues the Market Manager cannot resolve.

 Weekly completion of Market Day report and any Incident Reports

General Administration

 Occasional collection of vendor fees and issue receipts for all transactions

 Completion of Weekly market report and associated incident/complaint reports when

required/necessary

 Recruit, schedule and manage volunteers, to assist at the market

 Recruit and schedule musical acts for every Sunday

 The Market Manager Reports Directly to the UFM Board Chairperson and in their Absence the

Treasurer then Secretary. Any issues relating to performance will be addressed by the board

Chairperson.

Marketing and Communications

 Reply in a timely fashion to email and phone inquiries from vendors, consumers, and the community

with tact and discretion

 Manage social media accounts - Facebook, Instagram and other new opportunities to promote the

market as they arise

 Provide regular updates to vendors (weekly emails (Friday before the market)

 Manage websites content and updates as required

 Manage the creation of Social media content and with regular postings, reels, stories etc to increase

market awareness and attendance

Off site Duties and Responsibilities

 Attend Board Meetings and the Annual General Meeting, and Vendor review/approval meetings

 Manage the Holiday Markets (First Sunday in November to second Sunday in December

 Manage the Winter Markets (1 per month, February, March and April)

 Planning of themed market days including Strawberry Fest, Pride Day, Celebrate the Harvest, Garlic

Fest, Corn boil, and as directed by the board. Including organizing the vendor participation,

promotional materials, and day of logistics.

 Explore new opportunities to promote the market to current and emerging target audiences

The Market Manager Role Requirements:

 Excellent interpersonal skills, professional and tactful

 Enthusiastic, positive and outgoing demeanor

 Strong Organizational and time management skills

 Excellent communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills

 Experience with computer apps including WORD, Excel, Canva, and Squarespace

 Valid drivers license and the use of a vehicle

2. Remuneration and time commitment

 Must be at The Second Wedge (TSW) location, 14 Victoria St. Uxbridge by 7:00 AM every Sunday

starting May1st to October 31 st , and the Uxbridge Arena for up to six Sundays in November and early

December 8:00am – 4:00 pm. During the summer season it is expected that the Market Manager will

remain until the majority of vendors have departed. Usually 3:00pm.

 This is a contract position that pays $20.00/hr for markets and any other events, obligations including

Board Meetings etc.. There is no additional compensation for mileage, or any other expenses unless

they are pre-approved by the UFM Board of Directors and an invoice with receipts submitted

 In addition to onsite duties, during the market season, the manager should be prepared to work from

home an average of 5 hours per week on market preparations. In the off season of Jan – April, the

manager should expect to work 3-5 hours a week on various marketing activites including review of

applications, website maintenance, content preparation for social media etc. More hours will be

expected if the Winter Market is resumed. Payment will be made once per month on receipt of an

invoice.

 If not already completed, The UFM expects the Market Manager to complete the FMO online FM

Managers certification course on their own time and bill the UFM for the course fee once completed

and should be completed within 6 months of the start date of the contract.

 In no event shall this agreement constitute an Employment Agreement.

 The Market Manage shall be considered an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or

partner of the UFM

 The Market Manager understands that they shall be soley responsible for any and all taxes; workers

compensation insurance; disability payments, social security payments; unemployment insurance

payments; insurance; or any similar type of payment and shall hold UFM harmless from any and all

such payments.

3. Termination

The UFM may terminate the Letter of agreement without cause upon 30 days prior written notice, or

immediately in the event the Market Manager breaches this Agreement and fails to promptly cure

such a breach to the UFM’s reasonable satisfaction with seven (7) days of a written notice