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Ayako & Family

Farmers Market Associate

Seattle, WA

$18/hr

Applicants must be available on the weekends and have a driver's license and food handler's permit. The University District Farmers Market is one of the oldest and largest year-round markets in ...

Yummee Treats

Farmers Market

Madison, WI · On-site

$15/hr

DESCRIPTION We are looking to expand our team at the farmers market. Every Saturday Morning at the ... A great weekend job! REQUIREMENTS * Friendly and Positive Energy * Team Player * Great customer ...

Yummee Treats

Farmers Market

Madison, WI

$15/hr

We are looking to expand our team at the farmers market. Every Saturday Morning at the Dane County ... A great weekend job! REQUIREMENTS * Friendly and Positive Energy * Team Player * Great customer ...

Bonton Farms

Farmers Market Lead

Dallas, TX · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings based on business needs ... The Farmers Market Lead plays a critical role in ensuring every guest experiences outstanding ...

Bonton Farms

Farmers Market Lead

Dallas, TX · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings based on business needs ... The Farmers Market Lead plays a critical role in ensuring every guest experiences outstanding ...

Seva Dental Team

Dental Hygienist

Willoughby, OH · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

We're hiring a full-time hygienist (30+ hours/week) in Willoughby, OH , aka the historic downtown, local spots to eat, and weekend farmer's market energy. Pay + bonuses + benefits (the part your bank ...

Seva Dental Team

Dental Hygienist

Willoughby, OH · On-site

We're hiring a full-time hygienist (30+ hours/week) in Willoughby, OH , aka the historic downtown, local spots to eat, and weekend farmer's market energy. Pay + bonuses + benefits (the part your bank ...

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How much do weekend farmer market jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend farmer market in the United States is $16.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Farmers Market Vendor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Farmers Market Vendor, you need a solid understanding of product sourcing, inventory management, and basic sales techniques, often supported by experience in retail or food handling. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, mobile payment tools, and local health regulations is typically required. Outstanding customer service, effective communication, and adaptability help vendors engage customers and respond to changing market conditions. These skills and qualities are vital for attracting buyers, ensuring compliance, and building a loyal customer base in a dynamic market environment.

What are some common challenges faced when working at a weekend farmer market, and how can I prepare for them?

Working at a weekend farmer market often involves early morning setup, managing unpredictable weather, and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced, outdoor environment. It's important to be physically prepared for lifting and standing for extended periods, as well as adaptable to changes in foot traffic or product availability. Building strong communication skills and a friendly demeanor helps create a positive experience for customers and fosters teamwork with other vendors. Familiarizing yourself with the products and learning basic sales techniques will also help you succeed in this role.

What is the difference between Weekend Farmer Market vs Farmer?

AspectWeekend Farmer MarketFarmer
CredentialsNone required, but knowledge of produce and sales helpfulFarmer certifications vary by crop, often no formal credentials needed
Work EnvironmentTemporary, outdoor, market setting on weekendsFarm fields or orchards, outdoor, often full-time
Employer & IndustryMarket organizers, local farms, vendorsOwn farm or work on a farm
Search & Comparison IntentBuying or selling produce at marketsGrowing and harvesting crops or raising livestock

The main difference is that a Weekend Farmer Market is a venue where farmers sell their produce, while a Farmer is the individual who grows and harvests crops or raises livestock. The market is a temporary, outdoor setting primarily active on weekends, whereas a farmer works directly on the farm, often full-time. Both roles are interconnected but serve different functions within the agricultural industry.

What are Weekend Farmers Markets?

Weekend farmers markets are local events, typically held on Saturdays or Sundays, where farmers, artisans, and food producers gather to sell fresh produce, homemade goods, and other products directly to consumers. These markets provide an opportunity for the community to access fresh, locally grown food and support small businesses. They often feature a variety of vendors selling fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, and handmade crafts, and are popular gathering spots for socializing and learning about local agriculture.
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Farmer's Market Associate

Farmer's Market Associate

AGRIBERRY LLC

Mechanicsville, VA

$14.16 - $15/hr

Part-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Market Associate               Department: Marketing & CSA

Reports To: Market Manager / Market Team Leader

Pay Range: $14.16 – $15 

Primary Function: This position assists in set-up/breakdown, sales/distribution of Agriberry produce/products, and record keeping for farmers markets and/or CSA sites that require multiple staff. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  1. While on site at any Farmers’ Market provides premium sales service to all customers and ensures a high quality market site is maintained at all times. This includes product knowledge, accurate and attractive signs, and fully stocked and appealing displays.
  2. While providing CSA shares, convey familiarity, assurance, and gratitude while promoting the product. Accuracy is vital in CSA share assembly. 
  3. Site set-up and breakdown assisting the Market Lead of that site. This can include setting up tables, canopies, stocking, writing and/or hanging signs, and making the market site ready for sales. 
  4. Attends marketing meetings to maintain knowledge of weekly share, produce source, seasonal availability, growing methods, and fruit quality standards. When live meetings do not occur, check text and/or email correspondence for updates regarding that week’s products. 
  5. Responsible for making notes of special(s), discounted items, free items offered to Market Managers, etc. Includes tracking discounts and culled subpar-quality fruit. These are accurately noted on supplied notecards to reconcile products sold with income. 
  6. Performs other duties as necessary. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  1. Passion for local farming or the Agriculture industry, with an understanding of Agriberry’s mission.
  2. Ability to operate professionally and positively in a sales representative position.
  3. Ability to operate safely in the workplace.
  4. Ability to operate in a fast paced environment and promote Agriberry to customers fluidly and accurately. 
  5. Enthusiasm, good attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity, and honesty. 
  6. Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior or peer needs to be involved in decision making.
  7. Good attention to detail, being mindful of asset security, state of the market station, accuracy of share assembly, and employee/customer relations. 

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements: 

  1. One or more years in the Farming or Marketing field.
  2. Accurate and quick basic mental math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, discount calculation)
  3. Highly developed communication skills. 
  4. Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening. 
  5. Availability May-October.
  6. Multiple experiences in service, agriculture, and/or sales/marketing positions.

Physical Requirements: 

  1. Able to lift and carry up to 30-50 lbs independently.
  2. Able to tolerate extreme temperatures while maintaining a good attitude.  
  3. Able to stand for long periods of time. 
  4. Able to bend, kneel, slide, shuffle, push, and pull safely with 25 lbs of product.
  5. Available to work at early hours (7am) on the weekend and evenings during the week.

Performance Standards:   

  1. Positive customer feedback about service (and/or low/lack of negative)
  2. Low/no percentage of discrepancy between recorded sales and monetary calculations
  3. Maintaining and/or increasing market sales records
  4. Reliability: no call outs day-of and timeliness is a must.  95% or higher attendance throughout the market season (this allows for 1-2 planned vacation days so long as shifts can be covered by cooperative solution between employee and their direct manager)