Jobs

Join us in supporting a healthy local food system, and apply to one of our open positions in our Concord, CA office below:


Marketing & Promotions Specialist (Social Media Focus)

Summary:
Enhance the voice of PCFMA's vibrant farmers' markets! As our Marketing & Promotions Specialist, you'll be the social media maestro, crafting captivating content, building online communities, and driving foot traffic to support local farmers.

What You'll Do:

  • Master storyteller: Craft engaging narratives that showcase the heart of PCFMA's markets and the stories of our passionate farmers.
  • Content creator: Develop fresh, visually appealing content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and beyond.
  • Audience engagement guru: Foster meaningful connections with market enthusiasts, sparking conversation and driving brand loyalty.
  • Community champion: Leverage social media to reach new audiences, promote special events, and highlight the benefits of farmers' markets.
  • Data-driven strategist: Track performance, analyze insights, and refine strategies for maximum impact.

Beyond the Hashtag:

  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop integrated campaigns.
  • Contribute to website content and promotional materials.
  • Represent PCFMA at community events and build relationships with local stakeholders.
  • Maintain brand consistency across channels.
  • Stay up to date on social media trends and best practices.

Who You Are:

  • Creative storytelling skills: Craft compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences.
  • Strong understanding of social media algorithms and advertising tools.
  • Passion for local food and farmers' markets: A genuine interest is a plus!
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • Creative & Design Acumen: Understanding of design principles, photography aesthetics, and brand voice consistency.
  • Organized and efficient: Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
  • Data analysis and reporting expertise: Track social media performance and draw actionable insights.

Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience in social media marketing: (internships welcome!)
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Platforms (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, social media, or a related field preferred. In place of a degree, equivalent experience in successful social media marketing may be considered.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Starting wage range: $20.00-$22.00 Hourly

Ready to shape the future of Bay Area farmers' markets through the power of social media? Apply today!


Market Manager

Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association is looking for 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, 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: $19.75 - $22.75 Hourly

To start your career as a Market Manager with PCFMA, apply today!


Assistant Market Manager

Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association is looking for full-time and part-time Assistant Market Managers.  Under the direction of a Market Manager, this individual is someone who 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!