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Summary

Farmers markets are more than shopping destinations. They’re thriving hubs where farmers connect directly with communities, important sources of healthy food, fun destinations, and vital sales channels for farmers. PCFMA’s farmers markets are each certified which means that the California farmers selling within the market are growing the products they sell. The Director of Operations and their team ensures regulatory compliance while coordinating with local stakeholders and internal teams to ensure the farmers market is successful.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Operations Team: Guide and motivate a dedicated team responsible for market operations, logistics, and compliance.
• Nurture Market Success: Collaborate with local stakeholders, farmers, and vendors to ensure each market flourishes.
• Champion Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all regulations and standards, building trust and transparency.
• Problem-Solve and Adapt: Be a proactive leader, tackling challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) in related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Starting salary range: $87,000 - $96,000

The Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA) seeks a creative and collaborative Marketing and Promotions Specialist to join our dynamic team!

In this multifaceted role, you'll be instrumental in promoting our vibrant network of Certified Farmers' Markets across the Bay Area. You'll leverage your video production skills, marketing expertise, and creative spirit to develop engaging campaigns that showcase the bounty of local agriculture and connect with our communities.

What You'll Do:

• Video Storytelling Pro: Plan, shoot, edit, and promote captivating videos that bring our markets and farmers to life.
• Craft Compelling Marketing Campaigns: Develop and implement strategic marketing and advertising plans (including social media!) to spread the word about PCFMA and its markets.
• Support Community Outreach: Collaborate on initiatives that connect with local communities and raise awareness about the importance of farmers' markets.
• Ensure Brand Consistency: Maintain a strong brand voice across all marketing content, from Social Media videos to videos on the PCFMA website.
• Content Creation All-Star: Contribute to the development of engaging website content, promotional items, and more!

Who You Are:

• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys brainstorming with a team.
• Understands the power of storytelling and can create engaging video content.
• Possesses a strong visual eye for design and photography aesthetics.
• Is a detail-oriented self-starter who excels at managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Has a passion for local food and an interest in California agriculture (a plus!).

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in media marketing: (internships welcome!)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Platforms (Premiere, 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 media marketing may be considered.

• Experience with Salesforce is a plus

  Starting wage range: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

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

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. All new Market Managers undergo five to six weeks of training.

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, and is enthusiastic about customer service.

Starting wage range: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Summary

At the markets, you are the person who will help the Market Manager make the market run smoothly each week. All new Asst. Market Managers will go through training at the market, so they know exactly what that individual market and the Market Managers will need from you.

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, and is good at customer service. PCFMA tries to keep all Asst. Market Managers within a 20-mile range of where they live.

Starting wage range: $19.50 - $22.00 Hourly