FARMERS MARKET MANAGER (Independent Contractor)
Contract $28.00 / hourJob Overview
FARMERS MARKET MANAGER (Independent Contractor)
Compensation: $28/hr, not to exceed 142 hours.
Estimated 7 hours/week during market season, 16 hours in May, and 7 hours in October
Contract Length: May 2026 - October 2026
The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) fosters diverse economic
growth by empowering businesses, expanding employment opportunities, and revitalizing
communities. As the go-to partner, we connect businesses in Anne Arundel County with the key
resources to thrive. In the past two years AAEDC has increased its revitalization and
placemaking activity to support the economic growth of Anne Arundel County’s Town Centers
and Commercial Revitalization Areas. In 2025, AAEDC took over the management of Glen
Burnie Town Center Farmers Market. The organization is currently seeking to contract with a
Farmer’s Market Manager for the 2026 Glen Burnie Farmers Market.
Key Responsibilities
2026 will mark the 4th season for the Glen Burnie Farmers Market. The market occurs in the
heart of Glen Burnie Town Center in the central plaza (101 Crain Hwy N). The market will run
from June 4th-September 24th every Thursday, from 4pm - 7pm. The Farmers' Market
Manager is responsible for managing the day of operations for the Glen Burnie Farmers
Market and serves as the lead point of contact for vendors during the market during the market
season.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
• Three years of experience in farmers’ market management, event coordination and/or
related fields.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work every Thursday during the market season from 2-8pm.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Passion for community events.
• People person with customer service and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Ability to move or lift up to 50lbs.
• Comfort working outdoors in the Summer.
• Ability to supply a w-9 tax form.
Responsibilities
• On-site presence at every market including set-up (2-4pm) and take down (7-8pm).
• Prepare the market site and coordinate set-up with vendors, food trucks,
and entertainment.
• Assist with vendor issues during the market and ensure smooth market operation.
• Oversee market teardown and ensure the market site is clean and all market vendors
have vacated the plaza in a timely manner.
• Submit weekly reports to AAEDC Town Center/Revitalization Manager on market
operations, customer feedback, vendor issues, and sales.
• Ensure vendor compliance with all market regulations.
• Maintain positive relationships with all vendors, stays current with vendor
offerings, maintain communication with vendors.
• Capture photo and video content of the market for AAEDC to share on social media.
• Serve as the main point of contact (email/phone) for the market vendors during the
market season.
• Manage the market info booth and assist market visitors.
Interested parties should submit a cover letter, resume and professional references to, Christina
Holliday, Chief of Staff, at Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation via
[email protected] or 2660 Riva Road, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. Send all letters with
supportive documents.