Market Manager

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Part-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The Downtown Growers’ Market (DGM), a program of the DowntownABQ Mainstreet and Arts & Cultural District, is seeking a Market Manager. This person is responsible for overseeing Market operations during the season, preseason and postseason. This role will manage market staff and will work in close collaboration with the Finance Manager and Assistant Market Manager.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Year-Round: Manage market staff, communicate with vendors and customers via phone and email, serve as the public facing spokesperson.
Pre-Season (January – March): Prepare the market, vendors and staff for the coming season.
Market Operations on Saturday: set up, tear down, manage vendors and staff, enforce rules of the market, assist with food assistance program.
Post Season (November – December): Oversee gathering and reporting data, manage season extension and prepare for coming season.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Qualifications:
Experience in project management/event/community planning.
Able to work with people of all backgrounds, ethnicities and income levels.
Experienced in conflict resolution.
Experience making quick decisions and problem solving under pressure.

Requirements
Physical Requirements: Must be able to be outside, stand on feet, walk around and lift up to 50 pounds regularly for a 7 hour shift.
Access to reliable transportation in a vehicle that can regularly transport market supplies.

How to Apply: 

Send your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to [email protected].

Salary Range: 
Starts at $25/hour
Contact Information
Name: 
Shawna Brown
Agency/Organization: 
Downtown ABQ Arts and Culture District (Downtown Growers' Market)
Address: 
708 1st Street NW
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505-252-2959
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.downtowngrowers.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Sep 25 2025
Date to Remove: 
Oct 31 2025

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