Looking for a new career in the food world or local food systems? AIM's Job Board connects Northern California producers with qualified candidates for staff positions on the farm, in the kitchen, and at markets.
Opportunities across Northern California's agricultural community
Stemple Creek Ranch
We believe this is an exciting and unique opportunity for a hard-working individual with a strong background in sales and customer service, solid analytical skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit. This is a customer service position that requires relatability and friendliness as well as the ability to build trust with customers. As part of the ongoing Stemple Creek initiative to boost direct-to-consumer sales, the company aims to place greater emphasis on its Farmers’ Markets activities. The Farmers’ Market Sales Associate may apply to work on Thursdays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
Wild West Ferments
What the work day looks like: Pick up market gear in Point Reyes Drive to market Set up market booth Sell fantastic products (on your feet all day, connecting with customers — not looking at your phone) Break down market booth Deliver market gear back to facility in Point Reyes after the market
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association
Come join the team at the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association and lead community building & nutrition education throughout the Bay Area, all while supporting California farmers! The Role: PCFMA's mission is to support California farmers and communities by providing farmers' markets for our diverse Bay Area neighborhoods. The Community Engagement Specialists drive the implementation of community-based programs that promote nutrition education and enhance the overall impact of PCFMA’s farmers’ markets, furthering the benefit to the communities they serve. The Community Engagement Specialist position operates with the rhythms of farmers’ market season, focusing on implementing in-market events & activities during peak season (April-October) and community nutrition education events outside of PCFMA markets throughout the rest of the year. Community Engagement Specialists regularly travel throughout the Bay Area—the ability to navigate a dynamic work schedule is a key part of the role. PCFMA currently operates the POP Club, an in-market experiential education program for kids to encourage healthy eating & introduce them to their local food system. PCFMA is also introducing a new community nutrition program to promote healthy eating in the communities we serve. A combination of experience with program facilitation, nutrition education and/or prior experience with public engagement serves employees in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, implement, and staff interactive educational events at PCFMA’s farmers markets, with a particular emphasis on implementation and continued development of educational programs - Support the rollout and implementation of community nutrition programs serving as a lead or an assistant nutrition educator at cooking demonstrations throughout communities across the Bay Area - Develop and maintain relationships with public and private social service agencies, nonprofits, and schools 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 - Track success of community engagement efforts in Salesforce by recording 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 necessary Desired Qualifications: - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Previous experience or interest in Certified Farmers' Markets, California agriculture, and/or nutrition or food systems education - Previous experience working with children or the elderly (preferred) - Strong educator/program facilitator skills (preferred) - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce (preferred) - Thrives in a team-environment and with a dynamic/frequently changing work schedule - Detail-oriented - Willingness to show initiative and creativity
Agricultural Institute of Marin
The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a dedicated part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our year-round farmers market that occurs every Sunday at the Civic Center in San Rafael. The Assistant Farmers Market Manager assures the smooth operation of the farmers market by assisting the Market Manager in setup and breakdown of the market and by providing excellent customer service in the Information Booth. This is an entry-level position with potential for a career pathway in farmers markets operations, agricultural education, or local food systems strategies.
Gold Ridge Organic Farms
Gold Ridge Organic Farms is located 50 miles northwest of San Francisco in the rolling hills of West Sebastopol in Sonoma County, California. We farm 88 acres of organic apples, olives, and citrus. Our 70-acre olive orchard boasts a diverse selection of Italian, Spanish, and French cultivars. Our award-winning estate-grown olive oils are all milled on-site within hours of harvest for the highest medicinal quality, maximum freshness, and best flavors. Our citrus olive oils are co-milled with estate and locally grown organic fruit. 16 acres of apple varieties, including Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Pink Pearl, dot the hills of the farm, interspersed with an array of over 70 varieties of beloved heirloom apples and pears. Our commitment to preserving these antique apple varieties serves as a treasured link to the past and ensures their enjoyment by future generations. Some apples are destined for apple cider, apple sauce, and our own proprietary line of apple cider vinegars and syrups. The Bilingual Administrative Assistant will offer back-of-the-house, general administrative and operations support and act as a key liaison between Agricultural, Production, Office, and Hospitality Teams. Key Responsibilities: Support the Administrative Manager, Payroll & HR Administrator, and Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Administrator, Production Manager, and Marketing & Sales Manager with general administrative duties including but not limited to: - Providing exemplary customer service, answers phones, takes messages - Takes, processes, follows up on orders; packs and ships as needed - Creates and maintains paper and electronic files; moving to electronic as able - Assist with compliance regarding Organic Certifications via OTCO (Oregon Tilth Certified Organics) including any paperwork, renewals, and annual inspections - HR support including new hire on-boarding, processing, filing and follow-ups - Payroll support - Accounts Receivable support - Accounts Payable support - Tracking sales data (creates spreadsheets) Bilingual (Spanish/English) liaison between Agricultural, Production, Office, and Hospitality Teams, including: - Facilitating trainings - HR meetings - Written translations of documents - Maintaining inventory, production logs & compliance paperwork Assist the Custom Milling Coordinator with seasonal (esp. October-January) harvest duties: - Scheduling custom olive milling olive drop off appointments and olive oil pickups - Assisting clients with contracts and compliance paperwork - Invoicing and managing payments for services - Maintaining paper and digital files Coordinate and support activities involved in the implementation and set up of events. Special projects and other duties and responsibilities as needed and/or assigned.
Homeless Garden Project
We're excited to announce an incredible leadership role at Homeless Garden Project--Director of Operations. The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) provides transitional employment and support services to people experiencing homelessness. Integrated with the employment programs, HGP operates a dynamic community education and volunteer program that serves more than 1500 people each year. All programs take place in our 3.5 acre organic farm and in related enterprises, including a CSA program, retail farm stand, two brick and mortar stores selling more than 50 "Value-added Products" made in our program, online store and wholesale accounts. The Homeless Garden Project is looking for a strategic, collaborative, hands-on leader to drive impact across our programs in Santa Cruz. In this role, you’ll lead a cross-functional team spanning: • Farm Operations • Social Enterprise • Volunteer & Community Education This is a unique operations role—it’s a chance to bring systems, people, and mission together to create real pathways out of homelessness. We’re looking for someone who: -Thinks strategically and executes well -Leads with collaboration and accountability -Is solution-oriented -Thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment If you’re ready to help grow an organization where community, sustainability, and transformation intersect, we want to hear from you. Learn more and apply: https://homelessgardenproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Director-of-Operations-Job-Description-May-2026.pdf
Alameda Point Collaborative
Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Annually Classification: Part-time, non-exempt, 30 hours week Location: Farm2Market - 2600 Barbers Point Road, Alameda CA 94501 Reports to: Farm2Market Manager About Alameda Point Collaborative and Farm2Market: Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) is the largest supportive housing community in the county, working to end homelessness by providing housing and services to create communities where formerly homeless families and individuals can flourish. Farm2Market is a 2-acre diversified working farm that produces thousands of pounds of produce each year. We grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers using sustainable and organic farming practices with no pesticides or chemical fertilizers. We are a social enterprise of Alameda Point Collaborative and use all of our resources to help families and adults break the cycle of homelessness and poverty by providing food security resources and programming to our residents. We offer workforce development programs for youth residents (ages 14-17) in the spring, summer and fall as well as an after-school program with our children and youth services team. The farm operates a CSA business and free food distribution program available to residents of APC in collaboration with the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Who we are: At APC, we believe we better meet our mission by recruiting, training and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Individuals from all backgrounds and identities are encouraged to apply. APC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and/or LGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply. APC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In compliance with California and Alameda County Fair Chance hiring regulations, APC also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories. APC participates in the E-Verify program. APC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
Employer: Sonoma Resource Conservation District Work Location: Main office in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, with option for partial remote work following 90-day introductory period. Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (1.0 FTE) Starting Compensation: $33.89 - $40.50 per hour, depending on work experience related to preferred qualifications listed. Posting Date: May 15, 2026 Estimated Start: July – August 2026, or after, depending on availability. Organizational Background The Sonoma RCD (RCD) is a non-regulatory, local government entity empowered to manage soil, water, fish, and wildlife resources for conservation. In existence since the 1940s, RCDs are local grassroots conservation delivery systems that identify local conservation problems and guide solutions on a voluntary basis. The RCD covers 85% of Sonoma County and includes portions of the Russian River, Petaluma River, Sonoma Creek, Stemple Creek, and Gualala River Watersheds. The RCD has a budget of $4.5MM and is almost exclusively grant and contract funded. Our mission is carried out by a governing board of seven directors (Board) and an interdisciplinary team of 18 professionals through four programs: agriculture, forestry, water resources, and community engagement. For more information visit our website at sonomarcd.org Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The RCD is committed to incorporating justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to evaluate, enhance, and expand our programming, deepen our connections with community partners, and strive to better serve our entire District. We recognize the importance of working to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable culture within our organization to effectively serve our District, improve access to economic opportunity, and create landscape-scale resilience for our current and future generations. We strive to ensure that water, soil, working lands, and wildlife habitats are conserved for all as we promote collaboration, employ innovative solutions based on science, respect our diverse communities and their connections to land, and empower members of our community to be active stewards of our natural and cultural resources. Position Summary The Staff Accountant position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting professional who is motivated to support a mission-driven organization. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the fiscal and administration team under limited supervision, the Staff Accountant is responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and provides support for payroll processing. This role plays a critical part in ensuring sound financial management of grant and contract awards, maintaining compliance with funding source requirements, and supporting the effective delivery of Sonoma RCD programs, while also contributing to the development and maintenance of accounting, payroll, and grants systems and processes that are essential to the organization’s overall financial and operational success. Essential Functions Accounts Receivable/Grants Administration Prepare all monthly/quarterly grant and contract invoices and financial/compliance reports. Ensure timely submission and collection of receivables. Prepare bank deposits. Reconcile financial statements to budgets and provide program staff with monthly budget vs. actual reporting. Serve as the point of contact for staff and funders regarding financial management of awards. Work closely with program staff on budget development, amendments, and closeouts. Monitor individual grants, contracts, and related transactions for compliance with applicable funder guidelines and regulations, including matching funds requirements. Accounts Payable/Payroll Enter invoices, record credit card transactions, and perform check runs. Manage vendor files, including maintaining W-9 information and filing annual 1099's. Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing. General Financial Tasks Assist with expense allocations and the monthly close process, including adjusting journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Participate in the improvement of internal controls, fiscal policies and procedures. Support the annual budget process and financial audit. Assist with procurement. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.