Now Hiring - Farmers Market Manager

NOW HIRING: FARMERS MARKET MANAGER

Town of Cornwall, New York

Part-Time / Seasonal Position

Approximately 15–20 Hours Per Week During Market Season, Plus Pre-Season Planning Hours

The Town of Cornwall is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, creative, and community-minded individual to serve as our Farmers Market Manager!

The Cornwall Farmers Market is an important part of our community, bringing together local farmers, food producers, artisans, small businesses, and residents each week. We're looking for someone with the experience, energy, and vision to build on the market's success, strengthen relationships with vendors, attract new customers, and continue growing the market as a vibrant community gathering place.

About the Position

The Farmers Market Manager oversees the planning, administration, promotion, and day-to-day operations of the Town of Cornwall Farmers Market.

The market operates Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., May through November. The position requires on-site management during market days, including setup and breakdown, as well as additional hours for planning, vendor coordination, marketing, and administrative responsibilities.

Pre-season planning, vendor recruitment, and preparation during the winter and early spring are also essential components of the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Operations: Coordinate weekly market activities, vendor setup, site layout, scheduling, safety, logistics, and overall customer experience.
• Vendor Recruitment & Management: Recruit farmers, food producers, artisans, and other vendors; oversee applications and selection; maintain strong vendor relationships; and develop a balanced, diverse mix of offerings.
• Market Layout & Experience: Strategically organize vendor placement, manage stall assignments, improve customer flow, and create an attractive and welcoming market environment.
• Marketing & Social Media: Develop engaging content, promote vendors and special events, manage social media platforms, and implement creative strategies to increase attendance and community engagement.
• Events & Programming: Plan seasonal celebrations, live entertainment, children's activities, educational programs, and other special events that enhance the market experience.
• Community Partnerships: Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, sponsors, and community partners to expand the market's reach and impact.
• Administration & Planning: Maintain vendor records, manage market software and payments, track participation and financial performance, and assist with budgeting and long-term planning.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who brings strong organizational skills, creativity, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine enthusiasm for local agriculture, small businesses, and community events.

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience managing farmers markets, community events, festivals, or comparable programs.
• Strong vendor recruitment, relationship-management, and organizational skills.
• Experience with social media, digital marketing, event promotion, and content creation.
• An understanding of farmers markets, local food systems, and small-business operations.
• The ability to independently manage a busy weekly public event and solve problems effectively.
• Experience with vendor-management software, spreadsheets, and common digital tools.
• A creative approach to increasing market attendance, attracting new vendors, and enhancing the visitor experience.
• The ability to work collaboratively with municipal staff, vendors, volunteers, and the public.

One to three years of farmers market management experience is preferred, although candidates with comparable experience in event management, community programming, food systems, or small-business development are encouraged to apply.

Position Details

Location: Town of Cornwall, NY

Schedule: Wednesdays during market season, including setup and breakdown, with flexible additional administrative and planning hours.

Hours: Approximately 15–20 hours per week during market season, plus pre-season planning hours.

Employment Type: Part-time / Seasonal

Compensation: $23.85 per hour

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position.

Apply by:

Submit applications to: [email protected]

If you're passionate about supporting local farmers and small businesses, enjoy bringing people together, and have the skills and creativity to help a community market thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

Join us in making the Cornwall Farmers Market an even stronger destination for our residents, vendors, and visitors.

The Town of Cornwall is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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We are Hiring - Recreation Aide

the Town of Cornwall Recreation Department is looking to hire a full-time Recreation Aide. Contact the recreation department at [email protected] or call 845-534-2070.

Job Description:

CLASS TITLE: FULL-TIME RECREATION AIDE

SALARY & BENEFITS: $52K - $55K plus Health/Medical Insurance and State Retirement Plan

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is entry-level recreation work involving responsibility for assisting in a variety of recreational activities, programs, events and caring for facilities and equipment while in use. Work is performed in accordance with specific instructions and under the direct supervision of a higher-level recreation or town employee.

A Recreation Aide plays a key role in delivering safe, engaging, and well‑organized community recreation programs.

A Recreation Aide supports community centers, parks, youth programs, senior programs, and special events.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Assists in planning, organizing, and leading recreational activities, supervises participants, sets up equipment, provides customer service, and ensures safety in community programs, typically under the direction of recreation staff.

CORE DUTIES:

Lead and supervise indoor/outdoor activities (senior programs, youth activities, sports, games, arts & crafts, etc.).

Assist with senior programming, community events and senior/community trips.

Chaperone trips and other group activities away from the recreation centers

Must be able to work evening and weekend hours as needed for certain events/trips/activities.

Interaction with diverse age groups and community members.

Provide customer service: greet visitors, answer phones, assist with registration, collect fees.

Perform administrative tasks (filing, data entry, scheduling support).

Set up, move, and maintain equipment and facilities.

Enforce safety rules and respond to incidents; complete accident reports.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of recreation spaces.

Monitor equipment use and report damage or needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work well with children and public/community members of all ages.

Strong customer service and communication skills.

Ability to give simple instructions.

Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and participants.

Ability to stimulate and hold the interest of participants.

Dependability and time management skills.

Background check required for youth‑related positions.

Help Wanted - Part Time Court Clerk

The Town of Cornwall Justice Court is seeking to fill a vacancy for a part time court clerk to work Monday-Friday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Applications and additional information are available at the Town Court window Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

FY 2027 Budget Information

View the 2027 Preliminary Budget: 2027 Preliminary Budget

View the 2027 Tentative Budget: 2027 Tentative Budget

View the 2027 Budget Presentation: 2027 Budget Presentation 10-6-2026

View the 2027 Notice of Budget Hearing: Notice of Public Hearing - FY2027 Budget

Early Voting Information 2026

Early Voting 2026 General Election information

Boil Water Advisory - Robert Road

Repairs to the Water Main on Robert Road have been completed. Water service is being restored. A boil water advisory is in effect for the next 48 to 72 hours. If you have any questions, please contact the Water Department at 845-534-4200 extension 250.

2026 Fall Hydrant Flushing

The Village of Cornwall on Hudson Water Department will be flushing hydrants from October 5th - October 30th

Community Pool Project

For generations, the Cornwall community pool has been an important part of summer in our community. Our existing pool and supporting infrastructure are aging, and the Town now has a significant opportunity to replace them with a new, modern community pool complex.

The Town of Cornwall has been awarded a $5.587 million NY SWIMS grant from New York State, covering approximately 80% of the eligible project cost.

The proposed project would replace the existing pool and create a larger, modern and more accessible community pool complex designed to serve Cornwall families for decades. Preliminary plans include:

-A new, larger community pool

-A zero-entry/beach-entry area designed for young children and families

-Mushroom-style water fountains and splash features for younger swimmers

-New piping, filtration and electrical systems

-Upgraded pool decking and fencing

-A new bathhouse with restrooms, showers, changing areas and family changing rooms

-Four-season public bathrooms accessible from outside the pool area, providing year-round restroom facilities for park users

-Outdoor showers

-Improved parking and drop-off areas

-Updated site infrastructure and accessibility improvements

The total estimated project cost, including appropriate contingencies, is approximately $7.5 million.

With nearly $5.6 million in State funding, the Town’s anticipated local share is estimated at approximately $2.5 million, which would be financed over approximately 20 years.

Based on current assessed values and tax rates, the estimated annual property-tax impact of financing the project would be approximately:

$31.98 per year for a home assessed at $300,000 — about $2.67 per month

$42.64 per year for a home assessed at $400,000 — about $3.55 per month

Potential Project Timeline

If the Town moves forward with final design and the competitive bidding process in late 2026 and early 2027, construction could potentially begin in late summer or early fall 2027, with the goal of completing the new facility in time for the 2028 swimming season.

This schedule is preliminary and would depend on final design, regulatory approvals, bidding, contractor availability and construction conditions.

This represents an opportunity to leverage nearly $5.6 million in State funding toward a roughly $7.5 million investment that would replace an aging community asset while creating a more accessible, family-friendly and modern recreational facility for Cornwall.

Before moving into final design and construction, we want to hear from you.

With approximately 80% of the eligible project cost supported by State funding, are you ready to make this investment and move forward with building a new Cornwall community pool?

Take the Survey: Pool Survey 2026

For More information, visit: Town of Cornwall Recreation Department > Our Programs > Community Pool

Fall Festival Parking Restrictions

On Sunday September 20, 2026, in support of the Fall Festival, the following road closures will be in effect from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm:
Main Street will be closed to all traffic between the traffic circle and Hazen Street.

There will be no parking on Main Street, Torrey Lane, or Willow Avenue between Main Street and Broadway.

Side streets in the surrounding area will have parking restricted to one side of the street.

Please keep in mind that vehicles in violation of the above restrictions will be subject to towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. Enjoy the Fall Festival!