Board of Directors Member

Portland Farmers Market is looking for new board members!

About Us

Portland Farmers Market (PFM) is a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization operating five outstanding farmers markets in Portland, Oregon. Our markets contribute to the success of hundreds of local food growers and producers, provide access to farm-fresh food for residents, and create vibrant community gatherings. As a trade association, success for our vendors is our primary objective. Listening and learning from vendors, shoppers and community members produces outstanding farmers markets where vendors prosper and communities thrive. In operation since 1992, PFM is currently celebrating its 33rd year.

Apply to join our Board of Directors

Our current board is made up of community leaders, farmers market vendors, professionals and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, all of whom are deeply dedicated to the mission and success of PFM. Joining PFM’s board of directors is an excellent opportunity to make new connections, expand your experience in nonprofit leadership, and contribute your unique skills and perspective to support a highly regarded nonprofit organization that provides an essential service to the Portland community. If you feel that your skills or perspective would be valuable to our Board of Directors, we look forward to hearing from you! To apply, please complete an interest form here.

What We’re Seeking

We are looking for applicants with a passion for farmers markets, an interest in board service and board leadership, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. Familiarity with our farmers markets and/or past nonprofit experience is preferred but not required.

We particularly encourage those with interest or expertise in these specific areas to apply:

• Board Leadership - future board officers and committee chairpersons will come from the ranks of our board members.
• Financial management
• Legal knowledge, particularly around nonprofit organizations, food and beverage, and/or event liability.
• Human resources
• Food and beverage retail marketing
• Corporate communications and public relations

For more details about the board position, please review the description here.

We believe that having a diversity of perspectives and life experiences on our board is critical to understanding and effectively meeting the needs of our vendors, shoppers, staff, and the communities in which our markets call home. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQ+ people, recent immigrants, people with disabilities, and applicants from diverse generational, economic, religious and educational backgrounds to apply.

See our strategic plans, fact sheets and other general information on our website.

To apply, please complete an interest form here.