Farm Market Manager

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced College is seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial Farm Market Manager to lead the development and daily operations of the new AgTEC Innovation Center Farm Market.

This position will oversee retail operations, staffing, inventory, merchandising, budgeting, POS systems, marketing, customer engagement, and business development, coordinating with Farm Operations, AgTEC personnel, faculty, students, and industry partners to create a professional, financially accountable, and educational

Qualifications

• Oversee operations and manage daily farm market activities.
• Coordinate with departments and partners to align products and learning outcomes.
• Develop partnerships to grow sales and student opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Farm Market including staffing, inventory, merchandising, budgeting, and POS systems.
• Drive marketing, customer engagement, and business development.
• Collaborate with Farm Operations, AgTEC personnel, faculty, students, and industry partners.

Job description

Farm Market Manager

Salary: $82,642.00 - $128,357.00 Annually

Job Type: Management

Job Number: 20261021

Closing: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department:

Merced College is seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial Farm Market Manager to lead the development and daily operations of the new AgTEC Innovation Center Farm Market.

This position will oversee retail operations, staffing, inventory, merchandising, budgeting, point-of-sale systems, marketing, customer engagement, and business development. The Manager will work closely with Farm Operations, AgTEC personnel, faculty, students, and industry partners to coordinate products and create a professional, financially accountable, and educational farm-to-market experience.

This is a unique opportunity to help build a new agricultural retail enterprise from the ground up while supporting student learning, strengthening community connections, and showcasing products and programs from across Merced College agriculture.

We are looking for a leader with strong retail or business management experience who is excited to grow sales, develop partnerships, create new opportunities, and help shape the long-term success of the Farm Market.

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center