Jobs
Join us in supporting a healthy local food system, and apply to one of our open positions in our Concord, CA office below:
Summary:
The Community Engagement Manager with the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association, working under the direction of the Director of Operations, plans, develops, and implements fun, educational, and engaging events in PCFMA’s farmers markets and at community sites in the communities served by PCFMA. The Community Engagement Manager leads a team of one or more Community Engagement Specialists who assist with event planning, coordination, and implementation. (Approximately 80% FTE)
The Community Engagement Manager recruits and manages volunteers who will assist at PCFMA events and support student internships at PCFMA to help develop the next generation of food and farming advocates. (Approximately 12% FTE)
The Community Engagement Manager works to deepen PCFMA’s engagement within its communities by identifying aligned organizations and connecting those potential allies with PCFMA’s Operations Team and Marketing Team members. The Community Engagement Manager also assists in identifying and pursuing grant and sponsorship funds to support PCFMA’s mission and to support PCFMA’s sister organization, California Food Education. (Approximately 8% FTE)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an interest in Certified Farmers' Markets or California agriculture.Experience with event planning and implementation. Enjoys and has experience working with children. Knowledge and ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Salesforce. The Ability to keep work organized and complete tasks in a timely manner. The desire and ability to communicate with farmers market customers verbally and in writing in a language other than English, such as Spanish or Mandarin, Thrives in a team environment with a willingness to show initiative and creativity.
Starting wage range: $68,640 to $71,500 annually
To start your career as a Community Engagement Manager with PCFMA, apply today!
Note: This position is partially funded by a grant to PCFMA from the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the period of November 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. Employment after June 30, 2027, may be dependent upon the receipt of additional grant funding.
Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association is seeking full-time and part-time Market Managers.
These individuals will oversee and orchestrate Certified Farmers’ Markets throughout the Bay Area.
Summary:
At the markets, you will organize vendors and support a fun and safe environment for everyone.
When not at markets, you will talk to vendors, conduct outreach about your markets, and help plan events and promotions to support them. Depending on the size of your markets, you will conduct this work individually or as part of a team. All new Market Managers undergo five to six weeks of training, at many of our markets and in our office in Concord. Once fully trained, you will manage one to three markets, getting to know the surrounding community and how best to serve their needs.
Qualities we are looking for:
Enjoys working outdoors, works well within a team and independently, responds well to change, likes a challenge, has good communication skills, is enthusiastic about customer service and takes charge, and makes decisions when problems arise.
Qualifications:
You must have a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle for transportation.
Starting wage range: $20.50 - $22.75 Hourly
To start your career as a Market Manager with PCFMA, apply today!
Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association is seeking full-time and part-time Assistant Market Managers. Under the direction of a Market Manager, this individual will help oversee and orchestrate Certified Farmers’ Markets throughout the Bay Area.
Summary:
At the markets’ you are the person who will help the Market Manager make the market run smoothly each week. Depending on the size of your markets, you may be working with one to three Market Managers. All new Asst. Market Managers will go through training at the market so they know exactly what that individual market and Market Managers will need from you to help that market do well.
Qualities we are looking for:
Likes working outdoors, enjoys fresh produce and foods, can work well within a team, can take direction and follow tasks, has good communication skills, and is good at customer service. You will get to know farmers, unique food producers as well as customers who come to the market to buy fresh produce and foods! PCFMA tries to keep all Asst. Market Managers within a 20-mile range of where they live.
Qualifications:
You must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Starting wage range: $18.00 - $18.50 Hourly
To start your career as an Assistant Market Manager with PCFMA, apply today!