Jobs
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).
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.
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!
Community Engagement Specialist
Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association is seeking full-time and part-time Community Engagement Specialists. These individuals will oversee and orchestrate events in farmers’ markets and communities throughout the Bay Area.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Community Engagement Manager, the Community Engagement Community Engagement Specialist plays a vital role in connecting PCFMA’s farmers markets with the communities they serve. They will develop and implement creative strategies to increase customer engagement, plan educational events, and manage volunteers.
Qualities we are looking for:
Passion for California agriculture and farmers' markets
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with event planning and execution
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce experience a plus
Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Thrives in a collaborative work environment
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of initiative and creativity
Qualifications:
Experience working with children (a plus)
Ability to work in an office setting and outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform other physical tasks
Availability to work weekends, early mornings, and late evenings
Starting wage range: $18.50 - $24.00 Hourly
To start your career as a Community Engagement Specialist with PCFMA, apply today!
Note: This position is partially funded by a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture until June 30, 2027. Continued employment may be subject to securing additional funding.
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!