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🌟 Children’s Entrepreneur Market Manager – Part-Time
Children's entrepreneur market
compensation:
In the listing
employment type:
part-time
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Market Manager
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Do you love community events and want to help kids launch their own businesses?
Children’s Entrepreneur Market (CEM) is a national nonprofit that empowers kids to run their own businesses at real markets. We’re looking for part-time Market Managers to help bring these events to life in your metro!
What You’ll Do
Find and secure local events (festivals, fairs, city summer parties, food truck nights, etc.) where kids can sell their products.
Work with venues to finalize date, time, layout, parking, and logistics.
Manage parent registrations and communication leading up to each market.
Maintain a t-shirt inventory (4–5 boxes first year; may double in year two).
Stay active on Slack (our team messaging app) with daily check-ins.
Commit to running 16 markets per year in your area.
Expect about 5–7 hours on nights and weekends, plus additional remote planning time.
What You’ll Need
Must live within 45 miles of Tinley Park, IL
Strong organizational skills and reliability.
A vehicle capable of transporting supplies (tables, totes, t-shirts, cones, etc.).
Comfort communicating with parents and community partners.
Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
Compensation
$20/hr for remote legwork (outreach, planning, communication).
$250 flat rate per market day (equivalent of $35–50/hr depending on event length).
Mileage reimbursed for market travel.
Independent contractor position (1099).
Who This Is Perfect For
Someone seeking part-time, flexible work (not a stepping stone to full-time).
A community-minded individual who enjoys working with families and kids.
Organized self-starters who can manage events from start to finish.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.