The mission of the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association is to establish and operate community-supported certified farmers' markets and other direct marketing outlets that provide: viable economic opportunities for California farmers and food producers, local access to farm fresh products, support for local businesses and community organizations, and education concerning food, nutrition and the sustainability of California agriculture.

All employees of PCFMA are expected to be supportive of this mission and contribute their talents and energy towards the accomplishment of that mission.

Positions currently available at PCFMA:

• Market Manager - Positions available in San Jose and,San Mateo County

Abstract:

The Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA) is seeking to hire one or more persons as Market Managers to oversee one or more Certified Farmers' Markets operated around the Bay Area. This position requires work both in one or more farmers' markets around the Bay Area and in PCFMA's Concord office.

A Certified Farmers' Market is an area designated by a county Agriculture inspector in which California farmers may sell crops of their own production directly to the public without a middleman or wholesaler. Certified Farmers' Markets are the only place - other than their farm - where farmers can sell directly to consumers. PCFMA, as the market's operator, coordinates with the farmers and the customers to create a positive and successful retail experience.

The Market Manager ensures the farmers' markets operate in compliance with state law, health codes and organizational rules. The Market Manager also completes office duties related to planning, record-keeping and correspondence for the market. The manager performs community outreach to promote the market and assists with in-market events and promotions.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter in Microsoft Word format to pcfmajobs@pcfma.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Duties:

• Act as a manager for one or more daily Certified Farmers' Markets.
• Ensure markets operate in compliance with state law, health regulations and association rules and regulations.
• Oversee the set-up, operation and shut-down of the Farmers' Market. Ensure the market site is clean at the end of each market day.
• Collect payment from farmers at the end of each market day, complete logs and reports and make bank deposits.
• Assist in recruiting farmers and other producers to participate in the market.
• Work with farmers and other vendors to respond to questions and concerns.
• Enact market promotions as directed by the organization's director.
• Assist in scheduling and hosting market events as directed by the organization's director.
• Establish relationships with business and community groups in the neighborhoods surrounding the market to promote the market.
• Provide customer service to consumers at the market by establishing and staffing a market information booth.
• Assist in planning, record-keeping, correspondence and other office activities to support the market and the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience with Certified Farmers' Markets or California agriculture a strong plus.
• Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher.
• Willingness to show initiative and creativity.

Requirements:

• This position requires the employee to work at farmers' markets in the San Francisco Bay Area and at PCFMA's Concord office.
• This position requires the employee to work in an office environment and outside in all weather conditions.
• This position requires the employee to interact with farmers and other vendors as well as the general public.
• This position requires the employee to be able to lift equipment in and out of a van, to lift equipment off the ground, and to be able to lift items over his/her head.
• This position requires the employee to be a licensed driver with a safe driving record.
• This position requires weekend work and may require early morning work or late evening work.
• This position requires reliable transportation (due the location and timing of some markets, public transportation is not appropriate).

Conditions and Benefits:

• This position may be full or part-time depending upon the interest of the applicant. PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR PREFERENCE IN YOUR COVER LETTER.
• Starting wages for the position are $14.50 - $16.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Employees working full-time are eligible to enroll in an employer-paid health insurance program and an employee-paid tax-deferred retirement program.