Festival and Market Manager

Historic New England

Festival and Market Manager responsible for managing festivals and market operations for Historic New England. Requires event management experience and strong customer service skills.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeMilton • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47,000 - $50,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for coordinating and executing all aspects of three fine arts and crafts festivals and a weekly farmers market
Works closely with marketing staff to ensure effective promotion and outreach and with site staff to ensure that the festivals and market are integrated smoothly into site operations
Coordinates merchandise ordering and restocking, merchandise display, and inventory control for Historic New England museum shops
Coordinates all merchandise transfers, price changes, new item creation, and reporting
Serves as expert user for Tessitura CRM software
Runs monthly sales reports in Tessitura Analytics and coordinates year-end inventory reports for the financial audit
Works with site staff in developing and executing innovative new programs that serve Historic New England goals for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, and three years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of skilled credentials
Strong communication and customer service skills
Fully competent computer skills including skilled use of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet functions, and the ability to learn and troubleshoot complicated retail or customer-based software
Ability and willingness to work intensively during festival and market weekends, and other weekends throughout the year
Experience implementing large-scale and complex programs or events
Familiarity with team approach and multi-tasking
New England region residency required by start of work
Valid driver’s license and means of transportation
Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, excellence, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Media Historic New England is a cultural organization dedicated to preserving and revealing the history of New England through its historic properties and collections. The organization offers educational programs, exhibitions, and private tours, fostering an appreciation of the region's heritage. In addition to managing historic homes, farms, and landscapes, Historic New England engages with communities and students through various outreach initiatives and online resources. Festival and Market Manager 🔥 8 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Milton – Hybrid 💵 $47k - $50k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👔 Manager Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Responsible for coordinating and executing all aspects of three fine arts and crafts festivals and a weekly farmers market
Works closely with marketing staff to ensure effective promotion and outreach and with site staff to ensure that the festivals and market are integrated smoothly into site operations
Coordinates merchandise ordering and restocking, merchandise display, and inventory control for Historic New England museum shops
Coordinates all merchandise transfers, price changes, new item creation, and reporting
Serves as expert user for Tessitura CRM software
Runs monthly sales reports in Tessitura Analytics and coordinates year-end inventory reports for the financial audit
Works with site staff in developing and executing innovative new programs that serve Historic New England goals for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, and three years of relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of skilled credentials
Strong communication and customer service skills
Fully competent computer skills including skilled use of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet functions, and the ability to learn and troubleshoot complicated retail or customer-based software
Ability and willingness to work intensively during festival and market weekends, and other weekends throughout the year
Experience implementing large-scale and complex programs or events
Familiarity with team approach and multi-tasking
New England region residency required by start of work
Valid driver’s license and means of transportation
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Hard Skills & Tools

event coordinationinventory controlmerchandise displaysales reportingprogram implementationdata analysiscustomer serviceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

communicationcustomer serviceteamworkmulti-taskingprofessionalismcreativityadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadershipcommitment to diversity

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree