Farmers Market Program Coordinator

**Job Title:** Farmers Market Program Coordinator **Location:** Chester County, PA (Hybrid: 3 remote days / 2 onsite market days) **Schedule:** Tuesday–Saturday (occasional Sunday events) **Position Type:** Full\-Time **About Growing Roots Partners** Growing Roots Partners works to strengthen the local food system by connecting farmers, small food businesses, and communities through vibrant farmers markets and community events. Our markets support regional agriculture, expand access to fresh food, and create welcoming spaces where neighbors gather and local businesses thrive. Through this work, we help build a more connected, resilient, and locally rooted Chester County. **Position Overview** Growing Roots Partners is seeking a full\-time Farmers Market Program Coordinator to support the planning, administration, and onsite execution of our weekly farmers markets and related community events. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about local agriculture, community building, and food access, and who is excited to contribute to a mission\-driven organization that supports farmers, food businesses, and vibrant public spaces. The Farmers Market Program Coordinator plays a key role in the day\-to\-day operations and continued growth of Growing Roots farmers markets. This position blends logistics, vendor coordination, community engagement, marketing support, and onsite operations, requiring someone who is organized, proactive, detail\-oriented, and comfortable working both behind the scenes and in public\-facing settings. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships and working closely with farmers, food producers, community partners, and shoppers. **Job Responsibilities** **Farmers Market Planning \& Vendor Coordination** * Support the planning, administration, and day\-to\-day coordination of Growing Roots farmers markets under the direction of a supervisor. * Manage vendor communications, seasonal schedules, weekly attendance changes, and related documentation. * Oversee vendor applications, onboarding, compliance requirements, and ongoing relationship management. * Understand, communicate, and help enforce market policies and vendor expectations. * Create and adjust weekly market layouts based on vendor participation, weather, and operational needs. * Support vendor recruitment efforts and help identify new farmers, food businesses, and other mission\-aligned participants. * Assist with sponsorship outreach, onboarding, activation, and relationship maintenance. * Support market\-related financial administration, including fee tracking, receipts, deposits, and nutrition program recordkeeping. * Maintain accurate internal records, logs, and operating documents, and support process improvements as needed. * Monitor weather conditions, communicate updates, and help implement contingency plans and safety measures when necessary. **Onsite Market Operations** * Provide active onsite support during weekly markets to ensure