Assistant Farmers Market Manager

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Program Supervisor I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

Description of Work

This is an Anticipated Vacancy as of 08/01/2026.

The State Farmers Market in Raleigh is a bustling state-owned marketplace open seven days a week 364 days a year. Home to year-round tenants and hundreds of growers from across NC and neighboring states the Market offers fresh produce plants meats and a wide variety of local agricultural goods.

Were seeking a key team member to help manage daily operations of this multi-faceted market. Under the Market Managers guidance this role oversees staff enforces market policies communicate pricing and market updates resolves vendor issues and manages procurement and purchase orders to keep everything running smoothly.

Position may include night weekend and/or holiday work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $52592 - $75000

• Knowledge of various agricultural products.

• Knowledge of agricultural marketing.

• Ability to supervise plan and direct staff and work operations.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Lori Lynnette Reed

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