GrowRVA

10/23/2026

Year 20 is going to be an adventure RVA! RVA BIG Market South of the James Farmers Market

The farmers market will relocate to Midtown Green in spring 2027, with more room to grow.

10/21/2026

Job Title: Assistant Farmers Market Manager (Part-Time)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an energetic, organized, and community-minded Assistant Farmers Market Manager to join our team. This role splits time between hands-on, fast-paced on-site market day operations and creative, flexible remote marketing and social media management.

The ideal candidate has a passion for local agriculture, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a strong visual storytelling background to elevate our markets’ digital presence.

*Position Type: Part-Time (approximately 20 hours per week)

*Schedule: Must be available on-site every market day.

Saturdays 6:30am - 12:30pm (6)
Sundays 8:30am - 1:30pm (5)
Thursdays 2:30pm - 7:30pm (5)

Remaining hours are flexible and remote.

*Compensation: $20 an hour, with opportunities to increase hours and payment rate

*Reports To: Owner/Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Social Media & Marketing (40%)

*Content Creation: Capture high-quality photos and short-form video (Reels/TikToks) during live market days to highlight vendors, seasonal produce, and market atmosphere.

*Platform Management: Plan, schedule, and execute engaging weekly posts across Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms

*Community Engagement: Respond promptly to customer and vendor inquiries, comments, and direct messages online.

*Digital Communication: Draft and distribute the market's weekly email newsletter using platforms like [e.g., Mailchimp] to highlight upcoming vendor lineups, entertainment, and peak-season produce.

2. On-Site Market Day Operations (40%)

*Setup & Breakdown: Assist with early morning physical setup (arranging tents, tables, weights, traffic cones, and signage) and afternoon teardown.

*Vendor & Logistics Support: Greet vendors, assist with arrival traffic flow, guide stall placement, and ensure compliance with market rules and safety regulations.

*Information Booth Management: Staff the main info booth, answer shopper questions, distribute promotional materials, and engage with the market community

*Emergency Management: Serve as the active point-of-contact for on-site emergencies or customer service issues if the Market Manager is occupied.

3. Administration & Vendor Relations (20%)

*Vendor Liaison: Build strong, positive relationships with new and returning vendors.

*Administrative Aid: Assist the Market Manager with process and procedure tasks day of and in the office

Qualifications & Skills:

*Social Media Literacy: Proven experience managing Instagram and Facebook for a business, organization, or brand. Experience with basic design tools is a major plus.

*Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for 6–8 hours continuously on market days and comfortably lift up to [40–50 lbs] (tents, tables, weights).

*Weather Resilient: Willingness to work outdoors in various weather elements (heat, cold, rain).

*Interpersonal Skills: Natural problem solver with excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.

*Reliability: Extremely punctual, organized, and reliable with a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief description of why they love local farmers markets to [email protected]. If available, please include links to any professional or creative social media accounts or portfolios you have managed.

RVA BIG Market South of the James Farmers Market Virginia Farmers Market Association

08/03/2026

RVA BIG Market Dogwood Dell Farmers Market South of the James Farmers Market Colonial Beach Farmers Market Colonial Beach Outfitters

06/10/2026

New market starts tonight! Dogwood Dell Farmers Market

Not exactly sure of the forecast! It is RVA in June! 🩷 GrowRVA

If it is storming, we will be open once the weather passes!

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06/08/2026

And then there were four! 🩷
Sunday South of the James Farmers Market, Saturday RVA BIG Market, Wednesday Dogwood Dell Farmers Market and Thursday Colonial Beach Farmers Market!

Virginia Farmers Market Association

05/26/2026

The farmers are in the Dell!
Introducing the Dogwood Dell Farmers Market! Starting Wednesday June 10, 2026! 💚 4pm - 7pm!

Come see some of your RVA BIG Market & South of the James Farmers Market friends during the week!

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05/23/2026

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Wednesdays starting June 10 RVA!

We are so excited!

4pm - 7pm! Near Dogwood Dell!

More information coming soon! 🩷

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05/14/2026

Saturday map! 🩷🌞🩷🌞🩷 RVA BIG Market Virginia Farmers Market Association Richmond VA Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Lots of moving parts and pieces to work all this out… to be sustainable and support our farmers, artists and culinary arts, plus be respectful of all the work happening in Bryan Park!🩷

This is the market footprint! We are basically across the pond from our traditional set up space, and at the end of the soccer fields!

The map/list of vendors will be posted later today! 🌞

Thank you to our very limited staff for all the extra hours this week! 🩷 We may be BIG! But our staff and budget aren’t!

Thank you RVA for loving local!🩷And for the support and positive encouragement during this transition!

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05/13/2026

Just a reminder if you are bringing a furry friend to the RVA BIG Market or South of the James Farmers Market!

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05/11/2026

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RVA Big Market Relocation - 5/16/26

After continued coordination with the City of Richmond, the RVA Big Market will be relocating once again to the other side of the Azalea Garden Pond at Bryan Park for the Summer Season.

On May 16th, the RVA Big Market will be setting up in the parking lot across from the Azalea Gardens. We refer to this lot as "Picnic Lot", and is where we hosted the RVA Big Market during our Winter Season.

We know this may feel like a sudden change, especially since the market has recently returned to its traditional footprint earlier this spring, and especially after operating in this area during the winter months. We understand that this may be confusing or frustrating for vendors and customers who have already adjusted to more than one location change in a relatively short period of time.

The reason for this shift is that discussions with the City have continued to evolve as longer-term plans for the park have become clearer. This summer relocation is part of a broader collaborative effort to support the park’s environmental needs, allow for ecological work in the market’s traditional footprint, and prepare for upcoming Fall Line Trail construction.

While this has required us all to stay flexible, we are committed to working closely with the City, our vendors, and our market community to make this transition as smooth and successful as possible.

The good news is that the market is still staying at Bryan Park, and we are already hard at work adjusting the layout, planning vendor placement, reviewing parking logistics, and preparing updated maps and signage for the new location.

While the market will look and feel a little different from our usual summer setup, our goal remains the same: to continue hosting a vibrant and welcoming community event each Saturday.

We know that flexibility will be needed from all of us as we make this adjustment together, and we truly appreciate the patience and support of our vendors and customers throughout the process.

The RVA Big Market is a community effort in every sense, and we are confident that, with good communication and cooperation, we can make this new arrangement work well for everyone. 🩷🌞🩷🌞🩷

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