Part-Time Seasonal Farmers Market Manager

Part-Time Seasonal Farmers Market Manager

The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce seeks a part-time seasonal market manager for the Low-Line Market and Roscoe Village Farmers Market. This position reports to the Engagement Manager and will be tasked with on-site management of both markets. The pay for this position is $20/hour with a maximum of 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate is passionate about the Lakeview Roscoe Village neighborhood and is looking to gain experience in the event realm. This position will begin the week of May 5th and will end on Friday, October 17th, 2025. 
 

TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT A NOTE OF INTEREST AND RESUME TO:

Julie Star, Engagement Manager, julie@lrvcc.org

Subject: Part-Time Seasonal Market Manager

The application deadline is APRIL 21, 2025. No phone calls please.

Qualifications and Time Commitment

• Strong attention to detail & organization
• Ability to build relationships, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse group of people
• Passion for community events, sustainability & food justice
• At least one year of previous event experience preferred
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 
• Available to work market hours, outdoor environment in adverse weather
• Must be able to work independently
• Technology proficient and timely response - email, text, and social media communication
• Low-Line Market runs every Tuesday beginning June 3 through October 7th. The Market hours are from 3pm - 7pm with setup beginning at 1pm. 
• Time commitment on Tuesday’s: 12:30pm -7:30pm 
• Roscoe Village Farmers Market runs every Sunday beginning June 8th through October 12th. The Market hours are 9am - 1pm with setup beginning at 8am. 
• Time commitment for Sundays: 7:30am - 1:30pm 
• Time commitment for Market prep during the week: 6-7 hours both virtual and in office
• Training for the Markets will begin the week of May 5th and will include on-site training with Engagement Manager, Julie

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site operations on market days (Tuesdays and Sundays), including set up, tear down, parking, farmer/vendor management, customer service 
• Facilitate a positive market experience for vendors and shoppers
• Monitor and uphold market rules and guidelines
• Oversee volunteers, track metrics and LINK/SNAP
• Engage with attendees to educate about the chamber, sell neighborhood merchandise, and gather feedback
• Manage on-site partners 
• Communications
  • Manage the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber social media account day-of market, including story posts and managing guest content
  • Assist in creating weekly newsletters 
  • Assist in creating weekly social media posts

Schedule

This position will work seasonal and part-time between June-October from 7:30am-1:30 pm on Sundays  at Hamlin Park (3035 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 ) and 12:30 pm-7:30 pm on Tuesdays (3410 N. Southport Ave/at the Southport Brown Line Auxiliary Exit) from June 3rd- October 12th, 2025. There will be additional hours scheduled throughout the week which will be flexible. Training for this position will begin the week of May 5th and the position will end on Friday, 10/17/2025. 

About the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber

The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership organization founded in 1951. It provides services and programming on behalf of Special Service Area 27 and our affiliated 501(c)(3) Friends of Lakeview. Our mission is to support a resilient local economy and high quality of life for the benefit of businesses and residents in Chicago’s West Lakeview community through neighborhood promotion, business development, advocacy, and public space enhancements. Our service area is bounded by Racine Avenue, Ravenswood Avenue, Diversey Parkway and Irving Park Road. To learn more about us, visit http://www.lakeviewchamber.com.

The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer.