Careers

Join a group of dedicated people at Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) who make the world-famous Pike Place Market run day in and day out. The PDA is a not-for-profit organization chartered by the City of Seattle in 1973. Our Market Charter requires the PDA to preserve, rehabilitate and protect the Market’s buildings; increase opportunities for farm and food retailing in the Market; incubate and support small and marginal businesses; and provide services for low-income people.

We’re always looking for skilled and energetic people to join our team! Current career opportunities are listed below. If you are looking to work at one of the 500 small businesses that operate in the Market, please see their website for current job openings.

The Pike Place Market PDA is a not-for-profit organization chartered by the City of Seattle in 1973. The Charter requires the PDA to preserve, rehabilitate and protect the Market’s buildings; increase opportunities for farm and food retailing in the Market; incubate and support small and marginal businesses and provide services for low-income people.

Compensation at the PDA includes a full range of benefits including holidays, vacation, sick leave, employee health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and much more.

The Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Executive Director

Pike Place Market is actively seeking an exceptional Executive Director to lead our historic public market. As the primary leader and public face of Pike Place Market, the Executive Director and their team are accountable for ensuring its operational, financial, and strategic success. Click the button to review the specifications for this position. All interested applicants should send their resumes to [email protected].

Executive Director

You can apply for a job at the Pike Place Market PDA by filling out the online form below or by mail. Please mail your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources
Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority
85 Pike St., Room 500
Seattle, WA 98101