Outreach Coordinator

Outreach Coordinator Olympia Farmers Market | Olympia, Washington Full-Time - Wednesday through Sunday Apply at: hiring@olympiafarmersmarket.com About the Olympia Farmers Market The Olympia Farmers Market is one of the Pacific Northwest's most beloved community gathering places. Open year-round, our market connects hundreds of local farmers, food producers, and artisan vendors with thousands of shoppers every week. We are a vendor-governed, community-rooted organization dedicated to supporting local agriculture and small businesses while creating a vibrant public marketplace for the region. About the Role We are looking for a creative, community-minded, and highly organized Outreach Coordinator to help us grow our presence, engage our community, and celebrate the incredible vendors and products that make our market special. This person is a natural storyteller, comfortable behind a camera and in a crowd, and excited to work in a fast-paced, outdoor market environment with a wide variety of vendors, artists, and farmers. You will lead our marketing and social media efforts, plan and execute community events, and help recruit new vendors — all while building lasting relationships with the people who make this market thrive. Position at a Glance Reports To Market Director Key Partners Marketing Contractor, Board of Directors, Vendor Community Review Cycle Annual review each December Location Olympia, WA — on-site presence required on Market days What You'll Do Social Media & Marketing Own our Instagram and Facebook presence — creating engaging, on-brand content including photos, Reels, Stories, and posts that reflect the energy and character of our market. Produce short-form videos and visual content that showcases vendors, seasonal produce, events, and market life. Collaborate with the Marketing Contractor to develop and execute an annual Marketing Plan of Record (POR), covering social media, email newsletter, website, press releases, radio, and print. Maintain brand consistency across all marketing channels. Help develop and execute a sponsorship plan with the Market Director. Cultivate cross-promotional partnerships with aligned local organizations. Stay current on social media trends, tools, and platform updates — and bring fresh ideas to the team. Events Develop and manage an annual Events Plan of Record (POR) in collaboration with the Market Director and committees. Plan and execute all public and internal special events from start to finish. Coordinate daily stage entertainment and Craft Jury activities. Support after-hours site rentals and private events in collaboration with the Market Director. Vendor Recruitment & Outreach Build genuine relationships with a wide and diverse vendor community — from farmers and food producers to craft artisans — and serve as a welcoming point of contact. Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Market Director to develop and carry out vendor recruitment strategies. Represent the Market at tabling events and community functions to attract new shoppers and vendors. Assist the Market Director with vendor site inspections. Administrative & On-Site Operations Track marketing and events expenses against approved budgets. Provide regular activity and outcome reports to the Market Director. Attend all Staff, Board, and Membership meetings. Cross-train in customer service and maintenance roles to support Market day operations. Enforce Market policies with customers and vendors when on-site. Attend relevant conferences and professional development opportunities. Other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For Required Demonstrated proficiency with Instagram and Facebook — including content creation, scheduling, analytics, and engagement strategies. Strong skills in photo and short-form video creation (Reels, Stories, etc.) using a smartphone and/or basic camera equipment. Exceptional interpersonal skills — you are genuinely comfortable and skilled at working with a wide variety of people including farmers, artisans, food vendors, community partners, and the general public. Strong written communication skills — you can write clearly and in the authentic voice of our brand. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions on Market days. Ability to work weekends and some evenings as required. Preferred Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp or similar) and website content management. Background in event planning or coordination. Familiarity with local food systems, farmers markets, or agricultural communities. Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Express, etc.). Bilingual skills are a plus. How to Apply We want to see your work and get a sense of who you are.

Please submit the following:

1. Resume — highlighting relevant marketing, events, and community outreach experience. 2. Cover Letter — tell us why you're excited about this role and what you'd bring to the Olympia Farmers Market community. 3. Work Samples — please share 3-5 examples of your social media content, marketing materials, or event work. This can be a link to an Instagram or Facebook account you've managed, a portfolio, a Google Drive folder, or a PDF. We especially want to see your Instagram and Facebook content. 4. Three Professional References — including at least one person who can speak to your work with diverse communities or a multi-stakeholder environment (e.g., managing relationships with multiple vendors, partners, or community groups).

Submit your application to:

hiring@olympiafarmersmarket.com Rolling applications will be reviewed until filled |

Position Start Date:

Immediately Questions? Contact Alvi at alvi@olympiafarmersmarket.com The Olympia Farmers Market is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person