Community Engagement Specialist

PCFMA's mission is to support California farmers and communities by providing farmers' markets for our diverse Bay Area neighborhoods. The Community Engagement Specialist with the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association, working under the direction of the Community Engagement Manager, plans, develops and implements strategies to increase community engagement between PCFMA’s farmers markets, farmers market customers, and the communities in which farmers markets operate. These community engagement strategies include planning and implementing fun, educational, and interactive events at PCFMA’s farmers markets and at community-based events in the communities served by PCFMA and the recruitment and management of volunteers.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement interactive educational events at PCFMA’s farmers markets, including staffing events
• Develop and maintain relationships with public and private social service agencies and nonprofits that serve residents in the communities in which PCFMA operates farmers markets
• Coordinate with staff leaders from PCFMA’s Operations Team, Finance and Administration Team, and Marketing & Promotions Team to successfully implement workplans for grant-funded projects
• Working with PCFMA’s Director of Finance and Administration, assist in the tracking of grant-funded project budgets
• Track success of community engagement efforts in Salesforce by recording volunteer hours, event impact, grant-funded project outcomes, etc.
• Assist in community outreach by representing the organization at community events, identifying community groups and distributing promotional materials
• Other related assignments as assigned

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in Certified Farmers' Markets or California agriculture
• Previous experience with event planning and implementation
• Previous experience working with children (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and Salesforce (preferred)
• Ability to keep work organized and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Thrives in a team-environment
• Detail-oriented
• Willingness to show initiative and creativity

Physical Requirements

• 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, persons of various socio‐economic backgrounds, and the general public
• This position requires the employee to be able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment in and out a vehicle, to lift equipment off the ground up to 50 pounds, and to be able to lift items over his/her head up to 20 pounds
• This position requires weekend work and may require early morning work or late evening work

This position requires reliable transportation other than public transportation (Due to the location and timing of some markets, public transportation may not be appropriate).

Compensation

• This is a year-round, non-exempt position.
• This may be a full-time or part-time position depending upon employee availability and PCFMA’s needs
• Full-time employees with PCFMA are eligible for enrollment in an employer-paid health insurance plan and a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer-matching contributions, subject to waiting periods and vesting.
• Wage Range: $18.50-$24.00 per hour, depending on experience

Note

This position is partially funded by a grant to PCFMA from the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the period of November 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. Employment after June 30, 2027, may be dependent upon the receipt of additional grant funding.

To apply: https://www.pcfma.org/CommunityEngagementSpecialist