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Join us in supporting a healthy local food system, and apply to one of our open positions in our Concord, CA office below. Full-time employees receive health insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions (subject to eligibility).
The Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association (PCFMA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as a Regional Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing the operations of certified farmers’ markets within a designated San Francisco Bay Area region. The Regional Manager leads a team of Market Managers and support staff to ensure each location remains a safe, compliant, and thriving community asset.
Executive Summary
PCFMA serves as a strategic liaison between California producers, small businesses, municipal partners, and the community. Our work balances regulatory compliance with staff leadership and customer service. The Regional Manager is responsible for mentoring and equipping their team to uphold these standards across all regional operations.
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Direct and inspire market managers, fostering a culture of professional excellence and collaborative success.
- Operational Oversight: Ensure all markets within the region meet regulatory requirements and operational standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary representative for PCFMA, building positive relationships with city officials, local vendors, and community partners to enhance market impact.
- Business Development: Identify and implement growth opportunities to ensure the long-term viability and success of each market location.
- Performance Management: Provide consistent training, mentorship, and performance evaluations to empower staff and foster a positive work environment.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Mission-Driven Advocate: A deep commitment to the role of farmers' markets in local food systems and community development.
- Proven Leader: A track record of empowering diverse teams and managing complex, multi-site operations.
- Strategic Communicator: Ability to articulate vision and policy clearly to stakeholders, vendors, and the public.
- Operational Excellence: Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and solve complex problems with agility.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity, preferably in retail, hospitality, or non-profit management.
- Competencies: Demonstrated success in team development, goal attainment, and community engagement.
- Requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills, a valid driver’s license, and access to a reliable vehicle.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their application for the Regional Manager position. Join us in strengthening the connection between California farmers and the communities they serve.
Community Engagement Specialist
Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association is seeking full-time and part-time Community Engagement Specialist.
Summary:
Your primary focus will be creating and leading interactive educational events and cooking demonstrations that make healthy eating approachable for everyone. You’ll act as a lead educator, connecting with diverse residents—from school-aged children to seniors—to share the benefits of California agriculture.
Qualities we are looking for:
We are seeking a proactive communicator who is genuinely passionate about nutrition, food systems, and California’s farming community. You should be someone who enjoys public engagement and feels comfortable facilitating programs for diverse groups, including children and the elderly. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who stays detail-oriented while managing multiple tasks, shows creative initiative, and is proficient with Microsoft Office. Salesforce knowledge is a plus! Check out the full job description.
Starting wage range: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly
To start your career as a Community Engagement Specialist with PCFMA, apply today!
Note: This position is partially funded by grants to PCFMA from the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the period of November 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028. Employment after June 30, 2028 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 perform 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.
Starting wage range: $22.00 - $26.00 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: $19.50 - $22.00 Hourly
To start your career as an Assistant Market Manager with PCFMA, apply today!