Assistant Farmers Market Manager-Hayward

Agricultural Institute of Marin; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our year-round farmers market in Hayward, CA. This entry-level role offers a career pathway in market operations, agricultural education, or local food systems strategies.

You will assist with setup, operations, and EBT processing while engaging with participants and partners. This position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a passion for local farming.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old with a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. and load/unload equipment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Able to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, positive, dependable, and a team player with excellent attendance.
• Interest in food, agriculture, and local farming.
• Available to work early mornings and extended hours on Saturdays.
• Highly preferred: bilingual Spanish or Chinese speaking.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Market Manager with market setup, operations, and site security.
• Set up and break down market equipment, signage, information booth, restrooms, entertainment areas, and waste disposal stations.
• Staff the information booth, provide excellent customer service, and process customer transactions.
• Operate the EBT program by processing EBT transactions and distributing tokens to purchase healthy foods.
• Maintain positive relationships with market participants, customers, staff, community organizations, businesses, and government partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Multitasking

Attendance/punctuality

Bilingual (Spanish or Chinese)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a dedicated part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our year- round farmers market that occurs e very Saturday in Hayward. T his is an entry -level position with potential for a career pathway in farmers markets operations, agricultural education, or local food systems strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Market Manager with market setup, operations, and site security

• Set up and break down market equipment, signage, information booth, restrooms, entertainment areas, and waste disposal stations

• Staff the information booth, provide excellent customer service, and process customer transactions

• Operate the EBT program by processing EBT transactions and distributing tokens to purchase healthy foods

• Maintain positive relationships with market participants, customers, staff, community organizations, businesses, and government partners

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 21+ years old with a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. and load/unload equipment.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Able to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated, positive, dependable, and a team player with excellent attendance.

• Interest in food, agriculture, and local farming.

• Available to work early mornings and extended hours on Saturdays.

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual Spanish or Chinese Speaking

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS

• Regularly lifts and moves 50+ lbs. While setting up, operating, and breaking down market equipment, loading/unloading equipment, setting up booth and cafe areas, handling waste and recycling, maintaining clean and sanitary conditions, and standing, walking, bending, twisting, and sitting for extended periods in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

AIM EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

• Adhere
  to
  all
  AIM
  Health
  and
  Safety
  policies
  and
  procedures,
  as
  well
  as
  those
  related
  to
  the
  rules
  and
  regulations as they pertain to our customers and vendors.

• Administer
  duties
  as
  defined
  by
  the
  AIM
  performance
  review
  plan
  within
  the
  required
  deadlines.

• Attend
  required
  meetings
  and
  trainings
  as
  assigned.

• Follow all administrative organizational policies and procedures.

• Must
  maintain
  strict
  confidentiality
  related
  to
  vendors,
  staff,
  Board
  and
  other
  AIM
  information.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

• AIM embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an environment in which community members and co-workers from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.