Hiring: Farmers’ Market Program Manager – Stone Soup Cafe

Program Manager, Farmers Market (non-exempt)

Stone Soup Café | Greenfield, MA

$22.25/hour | 40 hours/month

Stone Soup Café is a 501(c)(3) organization serving residents of Franklin County from our location at All Souls Church in downtown Greenfield. Our work is centered around two core programs: the Pay What You Can Saturday Meal and Everybody’s Community Store.

All staff must conduct themselves professionally and work to support the Café’s mission, vision, and values:

• Mission: To create community space where all are welcome to share nourishment, connection, and learning for body, mind, and spirit.
• Vision: To nourish our community with healthy food, sustainable systems, responsive mutual aid programs, creativity, and a vibrant culture of belonging.
• Values: Respect, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Care.

Job Summary

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

Send resume + short intro to: Sarah Hillier, Director of Community Engagement sarah@thestonesoupcafe.org | 413-422-0020