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Culinary Connections Manager: A boots-on-the-ground market role focused on connecting farmers and chefs while supporting education, bringing the market to life through relationships, collaboration, and a deep respect for the people and food at its center. Learn more and apply
Edible Education Coordinator: An active, on-the-ground presence at our markets leading food and farm education at Green City Market, connecting people of all ages to farmers, seasonal food, and the local food system. Learn More and apply.
Work With Partner farmers & VENDORS
Banter Marketplace Hiring Bakers and Kitchen Assistants
Founded in 2023, Banter creates sweet and savory baked goods rooted in creativity and seasonality, with products sold at farmers markets and through select wholesale and catering. We source from local farmers whenever possible and produce out of Garfield Park.
This is a seasonal role (May–November) with flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and overnight production.
Pay:
$18+/hour (daytime)
$22+/hour (overnight), depending on experience
We’re looking for team members who enjoy working from scratch, take pride in quality, and want to be part of a small, evolving business.
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Junbug is Hiring Market Staff
Market Associate
Jun Bug Kombucha is seeking a part time seasonal market associate candidate to join our growing team. We are a green tea & honey kombucha brewery based in Lakeview, Chicago entering our 3rd outdoor market season.
Responsibilities
Market associate is a sales position at 2 outdoor markets per week.
- Communicative efficiency with a clean, confident tone.
- A natural storyteller who can demonstrate an in depth knowledge of our product
- Friendliness and care given to our customers, coworkers and market neighbors
- Capable and hardworking while being actively present with an outgoing initiative.
Applicant profile
- FOH/Sales experience preferred
- Have the ability to lift 50lbs and be on your feet for 8 hrs.
- Schedule - May-October (Nov Dates Available)
Saturday 630-1, Sunday 730-3, minimum 14hrs/week, Outdoors, most markets are rain or shine
Compensation
$20/hr + tips
perks include weekly bottle allotment
To apply
Email sam@junbugkombucha.com your CV & a message about yourself and why you believe you’d be a good fit for our market lead position.
Kajer’s Greens is Hiring Market Staff
Kajer’s Greens is looking for four people to join their team working farmers markets this season.
Pay
• $200 per market day
Schedule
Saturdays (April–November)
Green City Market – Lincoln Park
• 6:30 AM – 1:30 PMGreen City Market – West Loop
• 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sundays (May–October)
Logan Square Farmers Market
• 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
If you enjoy working outdoors, connecting with people, and being part of Chicago’s local food community, this is a great opportunity.
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Email kajersgreens@yahoo.com
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Verzênay Chicago at Green City Market
One of our longtime vendors, Verzênay Chicago, is hiring for the 2026 Green City Market season.
Based in Lincoln Park, Verzênay Patisserie has been part of the Green City Market community since 2014 and is looking for team members who are excited to share finely crafted baked goods, pastries, and desserts with our shoppers.
Open Positions
Farmer’s Market Staff: Operations & Customer Service Managers
• 2–3 part-time positions available
• Saturday market: 3 positions
• Wednesday market: 2 positions
Pay & Schedule
• $20 per hour plus cash tips
• One meal provided per market day
• Early start time: 5:00am–2:00pm
Seasonal Commitment
• April: Saturdays, approximately 9 hours
• May through October: Wednesdays and Saturdays, approximately 18 hours per week
• November: First 2–3 Saturdays, approximately 9 hours
Key Responsibilities
• Pack and prepare food products in the bakery kitchen
• Load and unload products and equipment from the van
• Set up tents, tables, and booth displays at market
• Assist with sales and customer service
• Follow all food safety standards and Green City Market regulations
• Work closely as part of a collaborative team
One team member must be able to drive a Ford Transit medium-roof van. Candidates should be comfortable lifting 30–40 pounds and working in a fast-paced outdoor market environment.
Additional Opportunities
Extra hours may be available at the bakery, assisting with deliveries, or supporting additional Chicago-area events.
If you’re interested in joining a vibrant market team and sharing exceptional pastries with the community, this could be a great fit. Please email resumes to aqeel@verzenaypatisserie.com or simply call at 817-875-0699 to speak with
Aqeel or Arshiya.
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