COMMUNITY MARKETS INC. IS HIRING!

Join the CMI Team as a FT Program Manager!

May 28, 2026

Help Feed Hungry Families and Support Local Farmers in WV!

Community Markets Inc. is hiring one (1) motivated & qualified individual to serve as our next Program Manager!

Interested? Keep Reading!

Join the team of a growing non-profit and jump into the fast-paced and exciting work of growing wealth and wellness for West Virginian families and farmers!

The Program Manager position is full-time (40 hrs/wk) and requires in-office work or in the field (remote work is not the norm), reliable transportation, and a desire to make a lasting impact on thousands of West Virginians. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $40,019.20/year paid as $19.24/hour.
Health Insurance: Stipend for individual coverage (payable monthly) for medical, dental, and vision premiums or payable as a $3,000 annual bonus after three months of employment if not purchasing health insurance.
Retirement: Up to 3% matching contribution to an IRA account.
Personal Leave (PTO): 15 Personal Days & 10 Federal Holidays per year. PTO begins accruing immediately. 60 hours may be carried over annually.
Cell Phone Stipend: $30/month
Internet Service Provider Stipend: $35/month
Term Life/AD&D Stipend: $12/month
Mileage Reimbursement for certain work travel with prior approval.
Special Team Pricing: Access hundreds of local food products and groceries at cost; save hundreds of dollars annually on your grocery budget!
Make connections and form friendships throughout West Virginia that can last a lifetime.
Learn the inner workings of a young non-profit organization.
Gain valuable professional workplace experience, including teamwork and collaboration, time management, organization, project management, and other essential skills.
Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
Join a growing movement of collaborators committed to developing greater wealth and wellness for West Virginian communities, families, and farmers in Appalachia.
Develop the skills needed and to gain confidence to propel your career forward as a non-profit professional.
And More!

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

Ideal CMI Program Manager Candidates…

possess a desire to better our community through feeding food insecure families while supporting local farmers.
bring value to the organization daily through soliciting and securing support for CMI, whether monetary or in-kind donations, volunteers, mobile market sales, or other kinds of support.
are self starters who will take initiative and ownership of one’s duties and responsibilities.
are highly organized and have good project management skills.
are teachable, constantly trying to learn (avoiding complacency), and willing to admit mistakes then learn from them.
are flexible to meet the challenges and needs of the nonprofit any given day.
are comfortable communicating with the general public in a variety of ways and able to represent themselves and the organization in a professional and unifying manner.
exhibit effective & timely written and verbal communication, both internally with the team and externally to community partners, customers, and vendors.
are able to comfortably & safely drive a pick up truck and trailer (training available).
have the ability to work within the processes and parameters set by the organization to maximize efficiency and impact.
have the ability to adapt and pitch in on projects and programming as need arises.

Job Requirements, Desired Experience, & Duties

Serve your community with Community Markets Inc. as our next Program Manager!

Job Requirements:

Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the office as well as “in the field” for programming around the Eastern Panhandle.
Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. and work on one’s feet in all weather conditions for consecutive hours.
Must be able to work in-office during normal office hours (Monday through Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm) with some, but less frequent, work hours on weekday evenings and weekends.
REMOTE WORK IS NOT THE NORM.
Must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. Citizen.

Job Duties & Desired Experience:

Assist Operations Manager with day-to-day nonprofit operations
Design, plan, evaluate, and execute programming.
Oversee the weekly mobile markets team and growth.
Contribute towards securing funding and resources to continue and grow the mission of Community Markets Inc.
Recruit, manage, and train volunteers.
Take on duties and tasks as the need arises.
Previous administrative and project management in a team environment experience desired.
Previous agriculture, local food, and retail experience desired.

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Interested? Want to know more? Contact Operations Manager Mark Peiffer with your questions at mark.peiffer@communitymarketsinc.org or www.communitymarketsinc.org/contact.

If applying, please send your most up-to-date resume and a short email stating why you’re interested in serving and why you believe you’re a good fit for CMI. Mention especially any previous nonprofit, agriculture, or local food experience that you possess.

CMI is also Recruiting AmeriCorps VISTA Members! Learn more and apply HERE!

You can learn more about CMI’s impact, programs, and history by visiting: www.communitymarketsinc.org/about and www.communitymarketsinc.org/resources.

About Community Markets Inc.

Community Markets Inc. (“CMI”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Shepherdstown, WV whose mission is to connect locally grown food to families in need. In over three & a half years, Community Markets Inc. has fed over 22,850 people in 12 WV counties with 237,800 lbs. of healthy & locally-sourced food and put over $704,500 back into farmers‘ and small family business owners’ pockets. CMI also has fed 536 underserved students in partnership with the Jefferson County Schools and is currently partnering with the county’s senior center to provide food vouchers to vulnerable seniors. For more information, visit www.communitymarketsinc.org.