WORKING AT THE FLEA
10.01.23 Now hiring!
The Flea is an award-winning, open-air market that brings together some of the most sought after makers, upcyclers and vintage dealers together with non-profits, musicians, food trucks and the public. The Flea is entering its 11th season, held every Sunday in the summer on the Providence River Greenway, at 275 South Water Street, and on select Fridays at Farm Fresh RI Market Hall , 10 Sims Ave in Providence.
JOB DESCRIPTION - MARKET ASSISTANT - OPEN
Employee Hours:
5-10 hours/week - on site
Every Sunday, June 4 - September 24, 7 AM - 12 PM AND 12 PM - 4:30 PM SHIFTS OR WORK THE WHOLE DAY.
PLUS two Friday night markets on June 9th and August 18th 2:30-10:30 pm.
Dress code:
Neat casual (shorts, sneakers), Flea t-shirt provided
Description:
Assist with logistics and set-up of on-site market. Includes setting up Flea tent and display, carrying tent weights (able to carry a minimum 30 lbs at least 50 feet), checking in and assisting vendors, assisting with issuing tax permits, monitoring parking and load-in/out, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Must be a morning person! Must be a people person! Must be on time!
Punctual, professional, mature, friendly, outgoing, assertive.
Experience in customer service helpful.
10.01.23 Now hiring!
The Flea is an award-winning, open-air market that brings together some of the most sought after makers, upcyclers and vintage dealers together with non-profits, musicians, food trucks and the public. The Flea is entering its 11th season, held every Sunday in the summer on the Providence River Greenway, at 275 South Water Street, and on select Fridays at Farm Fresh RI Market Hall , 10 Sims Ave in Providence.
JOB DESCRIPTION - MARKET ASSISTANT - OPEN
Employee Hours:
5-10 hours/week - on site
Every Sunday, June 4 - September 24, 7 AM - 12 PM AND 12 PM - 4:30 PM SHIFTS OR WORK THE WHOLE DAY.
PLUS two Friday night markets on June 9th and August 18th 2:30-10:30 pm.
Dress code:
Neat casual (shorts, sneakers), Flea t-shirt provided
Description:
Assist with logistics and set-up of on-site market. Includes setting up Flea tent and display, carrying tent weights (able to carry a minimum 30 lbs at least 50 feet), checking in and assisting vendors, assisting with issuing tax permits, monitoring parking and load-in/out, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Must be a morning person! Must be a people person! Must be on time!
Punctual, professional, mature, friendly, outgoing, assertive.
Experience in customer service helpful.
2023 SUMMER MARKETS (outdoors: June - October 1 - sold out)
LOCATION:
PROVIDENCE RIVER GREENWAY
275 SOUTH WATER STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
DATES & TIMES
EVERY SUNDAY, JUNE 4 - SEPTEMBER 24
10 AM - 3 PM
Minimums:
Two-market minimum.
Requests for only opening day and closing day will be declined.
Vendor Fees:
Vendor fee is for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included.
Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc.
The Flea does not provide or rent tents, weights, tables or chairs.
$85/market -- 10' X 10'
$65/market -- Food truck
Choose your spot
+$15/market, pending availability
Not eligible to first-season vendors.
Site Share
By advance permission only.
Both vendors must be accepted vendors.
+$35/market split fee
REQUIREMENTS:
MORE INFO provided upon acceptance.
2023 FRIDAY NIGHT MARKETS (TBA)
LOCATION:
FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL
10 SIMS AVENUE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
DATES & TIMES TBA
CURRENT COVID REQUIREMENTS:
***VENDORS MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 16 OZ. OF HAND SANITIZER AT THEIR BOOTH. MASKS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED.***
Any other new Covid guidelines will be sent on confirmation of your requested dates or as soon as they are announced by either the State of RI or City of Providence.
Vendor Fees:
Vendor fee is for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc. The Flea does not provide or rent tables or chairs.
Vendor $$ fees TBA
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
30-Day Temporary TAX Permit - $10
ONLY FOR VENDORS SELLING TAXABLE ITEMS
MORE INFO provided upon acceptance.
LOCATION:
PROVIDENCE RIVER GREENWAY
275 SOUTH WATER STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
DATES & TIMES
EVERY SUNDAY, JUNE 4 - SEPTEMBER 24
10 AM - 3 PM
Minimums:
Two-market minimum.
Requests for only opening day and closing day will be declined.
Vendor Fees:
Vendor fee is for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included.
Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc.
The Flea does not provide or rent tents, weights, tables or chairs.
$85/market -- 10' X 10'
$65/market -- Food truck
Choose your spot
+$15/market, pending availability
Not eligible to first-season vendors.
Site Share
By advance permission only.
Both vendors must be accepted vendors.
+$35/market split fee
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10' x 10' Tent
- 120 Lbs. minimum approved tent weights, tie down straps
- CITY: Mobile Vendor License $10 annually
- STATE: 30-Day Temporary Vendor Permit - $10/30 day period for vendors selling taxable items only.
- Food vendors will need appropriate state health dept. and city licensing and insurance.
MORE INFO provided upon acceptance.
2023 FRIDAY NIGHT MARKETS (TBA)
LOCATION:
FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL
10 SIMS AVENUE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
DATES & TIMES TBA
CURRENT COVID REQUIREMENTS:
***VENDORS MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 16 OZ. OF HAND SANITIZER AT THEIR BOOTH. MASKS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED.***
Any other new Covid guidelines will be sent on confirmation of your requested dates or as soon as they are announced by either the State of RI or City of Providence.
Vendor Fees:
Vendor fee is for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc. The Flea does not provide or rent tables or chairs.
Vendor $$ fees TBA
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
30-Day Temporary TAX Permit - $10
ONLY FOR VENDORS SELLING TAXABLE ITEMS
MORE INFO provided upon acceptance.
WORKING AT THE FLEA
LOCATION:
FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL
10 SIMS AVENUE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
DATES & TIMES
Sundays*, February 5 - May 7
*No market on Easter Sunday
CURRENT COVID REQUIREMENTS:
***VENDORS MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 16 OZ. OF HAND SANITIZER AT THEIR BOOTH. MASKS ARE currently optional.***
Any other new Covid guidelines will be sent on confirmation of your requested dates or as soon as they are announced by either the State of RI or City of Providence or by the Providence Flea. (Please note that by vending at the Flea vendors agree to abide by any Covid restrictions imposed by the state, the city or the Flea.)
VENDOR FEES:
Vendor fee is per market for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc. The Flea does not provide or rent tables or chairs.
$85/market -- 14' x 7'
$75/market -- 9'L x 7'W
$65/market -- 6'L x 7'W
$60/market -- Food truck
MINIMUM MARKET REQUIREMENT
A minimum of two markets is required.
New vendors may sign up for only two markets to start.*
*More info provided upon acceptance.
REQUEST A SITE
+$15/mkt. for approved vendors.
Upon selecting market dates, a vendor can request a market date "with choice" for an additional fee. The vendor must pay the invoice for the markets and after payment of the invoice is received, a vendor will be sent a link to request their site choice. Because of the high demand for site choice, a vendor must submit *three* choices of sites, and if we're unable to fulfill one of the site choices, we'll refund the fee. This option is pending availability and is not guaranteed. Not all sites are available.
BOOTH SHARE: +$25/market
Both vendors must be accepted to the Flea.
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
30-Day Temporary TAX Permit - $10
ONLY FOR VENDORS SELLING TAXABLE ITEMS. ISSUED AT THE MARKET.
MORE INFO provided upon acceptance.
LOCATION:
FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL
10 SIMS AVENUE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
DATES & TIMES
Sundays*, February 5 - May 7
*No market on Easter Sunday
CURRENT COVID REQUIREMENTS:
***VENDORS MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 16 OZ. OF HAND SANITIZER AT THEIR BOOTH. MASKS ARE currently optional.***
Any other new Covid guidelines will be sent on confirmation of your requested dates or as soon as they are announced by either the State of RI or City of Providence or by the Providence Flea. (Please note that by vending at the Flea vendors agree to abide by any Covid restrictions imposed by the state, the city or the Flea.)
VENDOR FEES:
Vendor fee is per market for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc. The Flea does not provide or rent tables or chairs.
$85/market -- 14' x 7'
$75/market -- 9'L x 7'W
$65/market -- 6'L x 7'W
$60/market -- Food truck
MINIMUM MARKET REQUIREMENT
A minimum of two markets is required.
New vendors may sign up for only two markets to start.*
*More info provided upon acceptance.
REQUEST A SITE
+$15/mkt. for approved vendors.
Upon selecting market dates, a vendor can request a market date "with choice" for an additional fee. The vendor must pay the invoice for the markets and after payment of the invoice is received, a vendor will be sent a link to request their site choice. Because of the high demand for site choice, a vendor must submit *three* choices of sites, and if we're unable to fulfill one of the site choices, we'll refund the fee. This option is pending availability and is not guaranteed. Not all sites are available.
BOOTH SHARE: +$25/market
Both vendors must be accepted to the Flea.
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
30-Day Temporary TAX Permit - $10
ONLY FOR VENDORS SELLING TAXABLE ITEMS. ISSUED AT THE MARKET.
MORE INFO provided upon acceptance.
OCTOBER |
NOVEMBER |
DECEMBER |
JANUARY |
SUNDAYS, INSIDE OCT. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11 AM - 3 PM FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL 10 SIMS AVENUE, PVD |
SUNDAYS, INSIDE NOV. 6, 13, 20, 27 11 AM - 3 PM FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL 10 SIMS AVENUE, PVD |
SUNDAYS, INSIDE DEC. 4, 11, 18 11 AM - 3 PM FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL 10 SIMS AVENUE, PVD |
CLOSED - NO MARKETS! |
*FRIDAY NIGHT, INSIDE HALLOWEEN FLEA OCT. 21 5 PM - 9 PM FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL 10 SIMS AVENUE PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 *WITH WITCHES NIGHT OUT MARKET, NEW ENGLAND |
FRIDAY NIGHT, INSIDE BLACK FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET NOV. 25 5 PM - 9 PM FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL 10 SIMS AVENUE PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 |
FRIDAY NIGHT, INSIDE HOLIDAY NIGHT MARKETS DEC. 2, 9, 16 5 PM - 9 PM FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL 10 SIMS AVENUE PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 |
CLOSED - NO MARKETS! |
JUNE |
JULY |
AUGUST |
SEPTEMBER |
SUNDAYS, OUTSIDE JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26 10 AM - 3PM 275 SO. WATER ST, PVD |
SUNDAYS, OUTSIDE JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10 AM - 3PM 275 SO. WATER ST, PVD |
SUNDAYS, OUTSIDE AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28 10 AM - 3PM 275 SO. WATER ST, PVD |
SUNDAYS, OUTSIDE SEPT. 4, 11, 18, 25 10 AM - 3PM 275 SO. WATER ST, PVD |
*FRIDAY NIGHT, INSIDE JUNE 24 5 PM - 9 PM FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL 10 SIMS AVENUE, PVD *WITH WITCHES NIGHT OUT MARKET, NEW ENGLAND |
*FRIDAY NIGHT, INSIDE JULY 22 5 PM - 9 PM FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL 10 SIMS AVENUE, PVD *WITH WITCHES NIGHT OUT MARKET, NEW ENGLAND |
*FRIDAY NIGHT, INSIDE AUG. 19 5 PM - 9 PM FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL 10 SIMS AVENUE, PVD *WITH WITCHES NIGHT OUT MARKET, NEW ENGLAND |
*FRIDAY NIGHT, INSIDE SEPT. 16 5 PM - 9 PM FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL 10 SIMS AVENUE, PVD *WITH WITCHES NIGHT OUT MARKET, NEW ENGLAND |
2022 SUMMER MARKETS (OUTDOORS)
LOCATION:
PROVIDENCE RIVER GREENWAY
275 SOUTH WATER STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
DATES & TIMES (SOME DATES & CATEGORIES ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT)
EVERY SUNDAY, JUNE 5 - SEPTEMBER 25
10 AM - 3 PM
CURRENT COVID REQUIREMENTS:
***VENDORS MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 16 OZ. OF HAND SANITIZER AT THEIR BOOTH. MASKS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED.***
Minimums:
Two-market minimum.
Vendor Fees:
Vendor fee is for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included.
Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc.
The Flea does not provide or rent tents, weights, tables or chairs.
$75/market -- 10' X 10'
$60/market -- Food truck (SOLD OUT)
SITE SHARE: +$25/market split fee
REQUIREMENTS:
10' x 10' Tent required
120 Lbs. minimum approved tent weights, tie down straps
CITY: Mobile Vendor License $10 annually
STATE: 30-Day Temporary Vendor Permit - $10/30 day period for vendors selling taxable items only.
MORE INFO provided upon acceptance.
2022 FRIDAY NIGHT MARKETS (INDOORS)
HELD IN COLLABORATION WITH WITCHES NIGHT OUT MARKET
LOCATION:
FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL
10 SIMS AVENUE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
DATES & TIMES (SOME DATES & CATEGORIES ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT)
FRIDAYS, JUNE 24, JULY 22, AUGUST 19, SEPTEMBER 16, OCTOBER 21, 2022, 5PM - 9 PM
CURRENT COVID REQUIREMENTS:
***VENDORS MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 16 OZ. OF HAND SANITIZER AT THEIR BOOTH. MASKS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED.***
Any other new Covid guidelines will be sent on confirmation of your requested dates or as soon as they are announced by either the State of RI or City of Providence.
Vendor Fees:
Vendor fee is for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc. The Flea does not provide or rent tables or chairs.
$120/market -- 14'L x 7'W
$75/market -- 9'L x 7'W
$60/market -- 6'L x 4'W TABLE
$50/market -- 4' TABLE Tarot only
$60/market -- Food truck
$75 /market -- 10' x10' TENT (outdoors)
BOOTH SHARE: +$25/market
Both vendors must be accepted to the Flea
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
30-Day Temporary TAX Permit - $10
ONLY FOR VENDORS SELLING TAXABLE ITEMS
MORE INFO provided upon acceptance.
2022 FALL/HOLIDAY/SPRING MARKETS (INDOORS) TBA
LOCATION:
PROVIDENCE RIVER GREENWAY
275 SOUTH WATER STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
DATES & TIMES (SOME DATES & CATEGORIES ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT)
EVERY SUNDAY, JUNE 5 - SEPTEMBER 25
10 AM - 3 PM
CURRENT COVID REQUIREMENTS:
***VENDORS MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 16 OZ. OF HAND SANITIZER AT THEIR BOOTH. MASKS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED.***
Minimums:
Two-market minimum.
Vendor Fees:
Vendor fee is for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included.
Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc.
The Flea does not provide or rent tents, weights, tables or chairs.
$75/market -- 10' X 10'
$60/market -- Food truck (SOLD OUT)
SITE SHARE: +$25/market split fee
REQUIREMENTS:
10' x 10' Tent required
120 Lbs. minimum approved tent weights, tie down straps
CITY: Mobile Vendor License $10 annually
STATE: 30-Day Temporary Vendor Permit - $10/30 day period for vendors selling taxable items only.
MORE INFO provided upon acceptance.
2022 FRIDAY NIGHT MARKETS (INDOORS)
HELD IN COLLABORATION WITH WITCHES NIGHT OUT MARKET
LOCATION:
FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL
10 SIMS AVENUE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
DATES & TIMES (SOME DATES & CATEGORIES ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT)
FRIDAYS, JUNE 24, JULY 22, AUGUST 19, SEPTEMBER 16, OCTOBER 21, 2022, 5PM - 9 PM
CURRENT COVID REQUIREMENTS:
***VENDORS MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 16 OZ. OF HAND SANITIZER AT THEIR BOOTH. MASKS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED.***
Any other new Covid guidelines will be sent on confirmation of your requested dates or as soon as they are announced by either the State of RI or City of Providence.
Vendor Fees:
Vendor fee is for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc. The Flea does not provide or rent tables or chairs.
$120/market -- 14'L x 7'W
$75/market -- 9'L x 7'W
$60/market -- 6'L x 4'W TABLE
$50/market -- 4' TABLE Tarot only
$60/market -- Food truck
$75 /market -- 10' x10' TENT (outdoors)
BOOTH SHARE: +$25/market
Both vendors must be accepted to the Flea
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
30-Day Temporary TAX Permit - $10
ONLY FOR VENDORS SELLING TAXABLE ITEMS
MORE INFO provided upon acceptance.
2022 FALL/HOLIDAY/SPRING MARKETS (INDOORS) TBA
2021 OUTDOOR "SUMMER/FALL MARKET" DETAILS - ENDED
Summer Market Dates & Times:
Every Sunday, June 6 thru August 29. from 10 am - 3 pm.
Fall Market Season
Sundays, September 5, 12, 19, 26
Location:
Providence River Greenway
Across from 345 South Water St, Providence, RI
Accepting:
Accepting vintage vendors, artists, artisans/makers, food purveyors under a tent, food trucks/carts.
We do not accept direct sales reps, multi-level marketing orgs or reps, new or knock-off merch, wireless carriers, CBD products, etc.
Submission deadline/Acceptance date:
Rolling until markets or market categories are full with paid vendors.
Booth Sizes & Vendor Fees:
10'x10' outdoors=$75/market.
Summer Market Dates & Times:
Every Sunday, June 6 thru August 29. from 10 am - 3 pm.
Fall Market Season
Sundays, September 5, 12, 19, 26
Location:
Providence River Greenway
Across from 345 South Water St, Providence, RI
Accepting:
Accepting vintage vendors, artists, artisans/makers, food purveyors under a tent, food trucks/carts.
We do not accept direct sales reps, multi-level marketing orgs or reps, new or knock-off merch, wireless carriers, CBD products, etc.
Submission deadline/Acceptance date:
Rolling until markets or market categories are full with paid vendors.
Booth Sizes & Vendor Fees:
10'x10' outdoors=$75/market.