Join the Durango Farmers Market Team

Help us support farmers, feed neighbors, and grow community.

We are hiring for the 2026 market season and looking for reliable, community-minded team members to help bring each market day to life.

OPEN POSITIONS

Market Days Manager (1 position)

Schedule

  • Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  • Occasional Fridays for chalking (early morning or evening)

  • May 9 through October 31

  • Must commit to the full season (one weekend off allowed)

Compensation

  • $30 per hour

  • Paid biweekly

Role Overview
This role supports the full operation of weekly market days. You will work closely with the Executive Director to ensure smooth setup, vendor coordination, and breakdown each week.

Responsibilities

  • Chalk and mark booth spaces

  • Assist with full market setup and breakdown

  • Coordinate vendor load-in and placement

  • Support vendors and customers throughout the day

  • Help troubleshoot issues and keep the market running smoothly

  • Support SNAP and information booth operations

  • Assist with light social media support as needed

Volunteer Coordinators (2 positions)

Schedule

  • 2nd Saturdays on Main only

  • 5:45 AM to 2:00 PM

  • Dates: May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10

  • Must be available for all dates (one date off may be considered)

Compensation

  • $30 per hour

  • Paid biweekly

Role Overview
This role supports our largest market days by coordinating volunteers and assisting with overall event flow.

Responsibilities

  • Help manage and direct volunteers

  • Assist with market setup and breakdown

  • Support vendor load-in and placement

  • Be a point of contact for volunteers, vendors, and customers

  • Help troubleshoot issues and maintain flow throughout the day

  • Support SNAP and information booth operations

PHYSICAL + WORK ENVIRONMENT

These are active, outdoor roles that require physical stamina and flexibility.

  • Standing and walking for up to 8 hours

  • Lifting and carrying at least 40 lbs

  • Early morning start times

  • Working outdoors in sun, wind, or light rain

  • Fast-paced environment with a lot of moving parts

The Durango Farmers Market is more than a weekly event. It is a space where local agriculture, small businesses, and community come together.

Our team plays a hands-on role in making that happen. From early morning setup to supporting vendors and customers throughout the day, these roles are active, fast-paced, and deeply connected to the community.

If you enjoy being outside, working hard, and being part of something meaningful, we would love to hear from you.

Working at the Durango Farmers Market means being part of something bigger.

You will help create a space that supports local farmers and ranchers, strengthens our local food system, and brings the community together each week.

Help us support farmers, feed neighbors, and grow community.