Temporary Assistant Farmers Market Manager

Agricultural Institute of Marin • San Francisco, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a temporary part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for their Clement Street Market, which operates every Sunday year-round through January 3, 2027. This role ensures the smooth operation of the farmers’ market by assisting the Market Manager with market setup and breakdown, and by providing excellent customer service at the Information Booth. This is an entry-level position with potential for career advancement in farmers markets operations, agricultural education, or local food systems strategies.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid CA driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Physical ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs. and load/unload equipment to and from a truck.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain calm, handle details and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Self-motivated individual with an outgoing, positive personality and sense of humor.
• Energetic, reliable team player who takes direction well.
• Demonstrated punctuality and excellent attendance.
• General understanding and/or sincere interest in food and farming.
• Ability to work early mornings and long hours every Sunday.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish or Chinese Speaking

Responsibilities

• Support the Market Manager in securing and maintaining the market site.
• Assist with market setup and breakdown, including AIM equipment, signage, information booth, restrooms, entertainment areas, café spaces and garbage/recycling disposal.
• Staff the information booth, providing excellent customer service and assisting with purchases, inquiries and transactions.
• Operate AIM’s EBT program, including processing EBT cards and distributing tokens for the purchase of healthy foods.
• Provide general support for day-to-day market operations as directed by the Market Manager.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with vendors, customers, staff and local government, community organizations and businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed