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
Kitchen Table Advisors
Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA) fuels the economic viability of sustainable small farms and ranches through practical business advising and trusted relationships. Our vision is that regenerative farmers and ranchers are thriving leaders of a vibrant, community-based economy that is rooted in equitable distribution of power and resources. Job Overview The Regional Coordinator plays a dynamic and integral role within the organization, driving the success of regional programs through comprehensive support of 1:1 business advising, ecosystem building, and overall client engagement. This individual proactively manages diverse responsibilities, including client recruitment and onboarding, team coordination, event orchestration, grant reporting support, analyzing data & running reports, office administration, and ensuring seamless regional operations. The Regional Coordinator fosters meaningful connections between clients, advisors, and community partners, while also refining processes, managing key partnerships, and generating insightful resources that guide program success. With a strong commitment to the organization's values of equity, empathy, transformational leadership, ecological responsibility, and resilience, the Regional Coordinator is essential in empowering communities and advancing the organization's mission. The Regional Coordinator will report to the Regional Program Director and will support KTA's Regions 3 (San Mateo & Santa Cruz Counties) and Region 4 (Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Merced, Madera and Fresno Counties) with the possibility of extending support beyond Regions 3 and 4 as the role evolves.
Point Reyes Lavender Company
Point Reyes Lavender Co. embodies the essence of coastal serenity and natural luxury. Rooted in the pristine landscapes of Point Reyes, our brand is dedicated to hand crafting high-quality lavender-based products that bring a sense of calm and well-being into everyday life. Established in 2025, Point Reyes Lavender Co. is committed to sustainability, artisanal craftsmanship, and the therapeutic benefits of lavender. Our products capture the soothing spirit of nature, making them perfect for those who appreciate mindful self-care and timeless beauty.
Agricultural Institute of Marin
The Agricultural Institute of Marin is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Rafael, California. AIM's mission is to educate, inspire, and connect communities, responsible farmers and producers as part of a healthy, Earth-friendly, equitable, local and regional food system. We envision a responsible food and farming system that is environmentally beneficial, economically viable, and socially just. AIM serves 400+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from 40 California counties who participate in AIM's Certified Farmers Markets in the cities of Hayward, Newark, Oakland, Point Reyes, San Rafael, and San Francisco. AIM also provides hands-on and virtual education programs to thousands of children and adults, operates a farm audit program, runs a mobile market for older adults and underserved communities, and operates CalFresh/EBT and Market Match services to create a healthier, equitable food system across the San Francisco Bay Area. Job Summary: The Community Safety Liaison ensures a safe and welcoming environment for farmers market customers and vendors at the Grand Lake Farmers Market. The ideal candidate advocates for community safety, excels in communication and conflict resolution, and adeptly de-escalates situations. The Community Safety Liaison acts as a liaison between AIM, market attendees, and vendors, fostering positive interactions, resolving conflicts and maintaining market harmony.
Agricultural Institute of Marin
AIM has an exciting opportunity for a Farmers Market Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate will have sincere interest in our local food system, and experience in managing farmers markets or outdoor events. Seven of AIM's farmers markets occur on Saturdays and Sundays, and this position requires working at least one weekend day every week. The person hired for this position will be responsible for the management of one of our Sunday Farmers Markets which operate year-round, rain or shine. The Market Manager is responsible for all aspects of the weekly farmers market they manage, including scheduling and placement of market participants, preparation of the site, setting up and breaking down the market, providing excellent customer service, enforcing rules and regulations, ensuring safety, fee collection, and maintaining excellent relations with market participants, customers, local governmental/sponsoring entities, and the local community. Market Managers are assigned value added responsibilities in addition to market management to support organizational operations. Background: The Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves 400+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from over 40 California counties who participate in AIM's nine certified farmers markets in Hayward, Newark, Oakland, Point Reyes, San Rafael, and San Francisco. AIM provides hands-on agricultural education programs to thousands of children and adults, operates a farm audit program, runs a mobile market for older adults and underserved communities, organizes a beginning farmers market incubator program, and operates CalFresh/EBT and Market Match services to create a healthier, equitable food system across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Yeso Coconut Desserts
Yeso Coconut Desserts is seeking a Farmers Market Sales Representative to work at various farmers markets throughout the Bay Area. This is a weekend position with opportunities to work at festivals and events.
Alameda Point Collaborative
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. APC's Farm2Market (F2M) is a diversified working urban farm and a social enterprise of Alameda Point Collaborative. The farm consists of 2 acres of vegetable crops, fruit orchards, beehives, and perennial crops. We use our passion for community, food, and the environment to support APC residents as they move toward economic self-sufficiency and greater health and wellness. The farm employs APC youth residents through a workforce development program, which uses the real work of farm production, marketing, sales, and customer relations as key activities through which trainees can learn work readiness skills, understand workplace behaviors, and practice personal and team accountability. We offer 3 paid seasonal job sessions for youth residents (ages 13-17) in the spring, summer, and fall. The farm also operates a CSA business to generate revenue for APC. As a member of the Employment Services team, the F2M Job Training Program Coordinator will work in collaboration with the F2M Manager and the F2M Assistant Manager to lead and supervise the crew of youth resident workforce development crew, manage curriculum and activities for the after-school program with Ed Center and Teen Center, supervise volunteers, upkeep, and maintain the farm site, and managing the farm's CSA business. While our team shares responsibilities across all these areas, the Program Coordinator will have a special focus on the success of the youth job and after-school programs.
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
The Program Assistant position offers an incredible opportunity to gain valuable experience working with innovative land managers and partners to address Sonoma County's most pressing natural resource concerns. The Program Assistant will work alongside staff to provide support for all RCD program areas, in pursuit of multiple resource goals such as water quality, drought and fire resilience, soil health, and climate-beneficial farming. Reporting to the Agricultural Program Director, this unique position allows for a diverse workload both in the office and field. The individual must be highly motivated, enjoy working in a team environment, have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, be flexible to changing workload priorities, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and have an ability to execute assignments efficiently and in a timely manner.
The SF Market
The SF Market is San Francisco's original – and only – wholesale produce market. Through the 20 independent produce merchants that occupy its space, The SF Market moves millions of pounds of fresh produce through the Bay Area to local restaurants, grocers, and other food-related businesses. It occupies 485,000 sq. ft. of food-focused warehouse and distribution space in San Francisco's Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood. As a pillar of the Bay Area's food economy and a non-profit social enterprise, it creates jobs for over 500 people and fosters efficiency, diversity, and innovation. Position Summary Can you see yourself working within a 65+ year San Francisco-based social enterprise organization and engaging directly with private produce businesses and community partners on our 25-acre campus? This position is an opportunity to play a unique role in the local Bay Area food system and support our merchants' success. Along with your colleague, you will be responsible for managing our award-winning Food Recovery Program, as well as developing and executing workshops for our merchants. A successful SF Market Community Program Manager will have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in food systems, ideally building relationships to grow and nurture a highly effective Food Recovery Program and will be enthused to provide support programs for merchants at The SF Market. This role requires a keen understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges of a nonprofit model and small business, as well as the ability to successfully engage with a wide range of stakeholders and embrace early morning hours.
Officinalis Culinary Gardens
Officinalis Culinary Gardens is a small and growing studio. We design, install, and care for culinary gardens on private estates in Marin, Napa, and jewelbox-sized spaces in San Francisco. Our edible gardens are seasonal, medicinal, and full of magic. The Role We're seeking a passionate and experienced gardener to help tend, grow, and steward our gardens to their full potential. This role includes hands-on work at our various projects. Maintaining the garden's beauty and productivity by planting, pruning, harvesting, and problem-solving. You'll help us design seasonal crop rotations, keep the soil vibrant, and delight our clients with stunning and thriving edible spaces. This is hard work. It can be hot and physically demanding but between the pollinators, tangible results, and genuine appreciation from our amazing clients, it is deeply rewarding.
Kitchen Table Advisors
Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA) fuels the economic viability of sustainable small farms and ranches through practical business advising and trusted relationships. Our vision is that regenerative farmers and ranchers are thriving leaders of a vibrant, community-based economy that is rooted in equitable distribution of power and resources. Job Overview The Partnership Manager, Institutional Gifts, is responsible for cultivating, building, and strengthening strategic relationships with institutional partners and companies who want to invest in our work to transform our regional food system. Through a relationship-centered approach, they will engage constituents through 1:1 relationship building, crafting intimate and purpose-driven events, and shaping articulate and compelling grant proposals and reports. They will work collaboratively with the Development, Communications, Program and Operations teams to meet or exceed our fundraising goals. They will embody our organizational values of equity, empathy, transformational leadership, ecological responsibility, and resilience. The Partnership Manager will report to our Director of Development and will be part of a four-person Development team.
Kitchen Table Advisors
Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA) works with under-resourced farmers and ranchers to fuel their long-term success and transform the food system. We cultivate trusted relationships, provide practical business advising, and build opportunities for equitable access to land, capital, and markets. Our vision is that sustainable farmers and ranchers are thriving and valued as leaders of vibrant, community-based food systems rooted in equitable distribution of power and resources. Job Overview Farm Business Advisors play a central role in delivering Kitchen Table Advisors' program services throughout our programmatic regions. Business Advisors provide in-depth 1:1 business advising to underresourced farmers and ranchers in Northern and Central California in order to fuel their long-term success and transform the food system. Business advisors cultivate trusted relationships, provide practical business advising, and collaborate across and outside of the organization to build opportunities for equitable access to land, capital, and markets. They will live our organizational values of equity, empathy, transformational leadership, ecological responsibility, and resilience. The Business Advisor will report to the Associate Regional Program Director, and will be part of a broader team of business advisors. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with entrepreneurial and lived experience as well as language fluency in Spanish to put their skills to use in service of farmers.
Slow Food East Bay
The Slow Food East Bay (SFEB) Core Leadership Team consists of approximately 10 volunteers with active, hands-on roles in the chapter's daily, monthly and annual operations. The team sets the chapter's agenda, steering the work and ensuring that we are fulfilling our Statement of Values, as well as effectively supporting Slow Food USA (SFUSA) and Slow Food International (SFI). This is not an advisory committee; it is a board of active volunteers willing to act as Slow Food ambassadors in their daily life and proactively do the work necessary to keep the chapter relevant, accountable and effective. We are interested in hearing from anyone wanting to work with us, and in this round of Team recruitment are specifically looking for those with capacity to support our team with the following skill sets: • Administrative/Secretary/Non Profit Operations • Membership Engagement • Grants & Fundraising Leadership Team members lead or co-lead working groups such as: • Communications - Social Media, Newsletters, Website, Media Engagement • Finances & Admin • Ark of Taste & Biodiversity, Plant A Seed • Fundraising & Donations • Membership Engagement • Volunteer Engagement • Others determined by annual strategic planning and Leadership Team's interests A position on the Leadership Team is structured as a two-year term.
Fire Swamp Provisions
Fire Swamp Provisions is a very small artisan bakery focusing on local, market driven breads and pastries made by hand with love and care. About the role: We are looking for two hard working, smart, self-motivated, and enthusiastic bakers to fill out our small and excellent team. TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE: AM BAKER: 40 hours/week Monday through Friday, Start time between 3-5 AM AM Baker will work primarily with the head baker to handle a variety of production, including wholesale and retail breads, laminated pastries, scones, pie, and more. PM BAKER: 30-40 hours/week Wednesday through Saturday (4 ten hour shifts) PM Baker will work primarily with the owner to bake, finish, and pack items for markets, plus limited production.
Wild West Ferments & West Marin Culture Shop
RETAIL POSITION WITH BEVERAGE BAR FOCUS: Part time or full time position available, weekends preferred. Shifts are Thursday - Monday 10-5:30. This role focuses on beverage service at our West Marin Culture Shop, including serving our house-produced fermented sodas and tonics, making ice cream cones and floats, and providing excellent customer service.
Friends of Alemany Farm
This position will be one of a three-person farm management team and will work alongside our existing staff. Areas of responsibility include non-profit operations (including grant reporting and liaising with our fiscal sponsor) and co-leading farm workdays (horticulture and managing volunteers). As a small team, other administrative tasks will also be a part of this role. The Farm Manager will report to the Executive Committee of Friends of Alemany Farm (FOAF). Note on Experience: We don't require a prescribed number of years of experience or a college degree. If you are excited by FOAF's work and have many of the attributes listed below, we encourage you to apply regardless of age or the stage of your career. We are interested in candidates who have a demonstrated interest and experience in the food system, food justice, farming, and/or horticulture. We recognize that leadership comes in many forms, and we value the contributions and wisdom of those who have led from outside the nonprofit industrial complex.
Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT)
MALT is a nonprofit land trust created in 1980 by a coalition of ranchers and environmentalists to permanently protect Marin County farmland. Some of the Bay Area's most highly acclaimed dairy and cheese products, grass-fed meats, and organic crops are produced on farmland protected by MALT's 98 agricultural conservation easements. As an innovative agricultural land trust, MALT operates at the intersection of agriculture and conservation. Our mission is to permanently protect Marin County's agricultural land for agricultural use. Our commitment is to the long-term health of the land itself, as well as to the farmers and ranchers who work on the land. The Annual Fund Communications Manager will be part of a dynamic team working to permanently protect Marin's agricultural land for agricultural use in ways that benefit healthy communities, clean water and air, diverse habitats, sustainable and regenerative agriculture, and climate resiliency. MALT has permanently protected over 58,917 acres of West Marin's diverse mosaic of coastal grasslands, oak woodlands, rangelands, and pastoral open space. MALT is committed to supporting sustainable management, climate-beneficial and regenerative agriculture in Marin County, including farming and grazing practices that rebuild soil organic matter and improve soil biodiversity to draw down carbon and improve the water cycle. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in achieving our mission to permanently protect Marin's agricultural land for agricultural use. MALT is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace in which everyone is welcomed, valued, and supported. We are a team that works together to achieve our goals. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. THE POSITION The Annual Fund Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing MALT's fundraising strategy through the planning and execution of integrated direct mail and digital marketing campaigns. This position is responsible for collaborating cross-functionally on the engagement, retention, and growth of a diverse base of supporters—specifically with the goal of raising $450,000 in unrestricted revenue annually from core donors giving $1–$1,000. With a deep understanding of donor behavior, giving trends, and persuasive messaging, the Annual Fund Communications Manager will oversee all campaign touchpoints—from email sequences and print appeals to donor journeys and segmentations. The role is a member of the Communications Team and requires close collaboration with the Development Team to ensure campaign execution directly aligns with fundraising objectives and contributes meaningfully to donor pipeline development. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in fundraising communications, campaign management, and digital engagement, with demonstrated success in converting audience interest into financial support. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of data-driven strategy and donor-centric storytelling—and who is passionate about using marketing tools to drive philanthropic impact in a mission-driven environment.
Foodwise
Foodwise is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing thriving communities through the power and joy of local food. Our vision is to inspire a world that nourishes all people, local economies, and the living earth. We look for passionate, mission-driven individuals who believe that fresh, healthy and local food coupled with education are key ingredients to happier, thriving communities. We believe in the power that these ingredients have to transform lives. Foodwise is able to achieve all of this because of the energy our staff brings and shares with others. Job Summary | The Events & Partnership Manager raises essential funds and builds lasting relationships to support Foodwise's farmers markets, food access initiatives, and education programs. They do this by owning fundraising and cultivation events from conception to realization, seeking and stewarding corporate partnerships and sponsorships and pivotal industry connections, and ensuring a consistent sense of delight and welcome at all Foodwise happenings. Foodwise is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in our programs and across all aspects of our organization. Our development team works to enable participation from our full community by creating inclusive spaces and opportunities, upholding community-centric fundraising principles, and valuing the time, energy, and resources of all participants.
NUSA is a fast-growing food start-up on a mission to share the vibrant, authentic flavors of Indonesia with the Bay Area. We're looking for a hands-on, versatile Kitchen Operations Lead who loves both savory cooking and baking, and is excited to help build something special with us. You'll take the lead in our kitchen, managing production for both our Indonesian savory dishes and signature sweets. You'll plan production schedules, coordinate the kitchen team, and make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Foodwise
Foodwise is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing thriving communities through the power and joy of local food. Our vision is to inspire a world that nourishes all people, local economies, and the living earth. We look for passionate, mission-driven individuals who believe strongly that fresh, healthy food and education are key ingredients to happier, thriving communities. Foodwise is seeking an experienced, organized Youth Education Manager to oversee and implement our youth programming for both Foodwise Kids and Foodwise Teens. This involves managing elementary schools field trips on Tuesday and Thursday mornings with Foodwise Kids and an after-school program teaching Foodwise Teens at two different high school sites, year-round. Foodwise is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our programs and across all aspects of our organization. Foodwise youth education programs prioritize schools with a high percentage of students who qualify for free/reduced priced meals (FRPM), and Title 1 schools with high percentage of BIPOC students. We integrate a student-centered, anti-racist, and culturally relevant curriculum and approach to teaching.
Far West Cider Co.
We're Far West Cider — a craft cidery built on a 100-year-old family farm. Our award-winning, California-grown ciders are sold across the Bay Area, and our farmers market program is one of our favorite ways to connect directly with our community. Now, we're looking for an outgoing, reliable, and sales-savvy person to help lead one of our Sunday markets, with the option to add Saturdays based on performance. As our Market Sales Rep, you'll run the show at one of our busy farmers markets — setting up our tasting booth, sampling ciders, and closing sales. You're the face of Far West for hundreds of weekend shoppers, so we're looking for someone who's not just friendly, but a real closer.
Kathleen's Mesquite Market Grill
Sunday grill person at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market. Robust multitasker with cooking experience desired to grill sausage and hamburgers.
Join our Mo'Ono team at the Hayward Farmers Market! We're looking for someone who's friendly, responsible, and enjoys working with people.
Agricultural Institute of Marin
The Agricultural Integrity & Compliance Manager (AICM) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our organization adheres to the highest standards of agricultural integrity and environmental benefits. This position requires a deep understanding of agricultural systems and compliance with Direct Marketing Regulations and AIM's Farmers Markets Rules & Regulations. The AICM will oversee a comprehensive, verifiable, science-based product approval system for farmers, ranchers, and fishers to participate in AIM's farmers markets and preserve the public's trust in products sold at AIM's farmers markets. The AICM is responsible for developing and implementing integrity protocols and procedures, managing our Farm Audit program, and providing technical support to local farms, ranches, and fisheries for responsible natural resource management and good animal husbandry.
Agricultural Institute of Marin
The Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) is seeking 2-3 bilingual (English + Spanish or English + Chinese) Technical Support Assistants to assist shoppers and farmers participating in the WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP provide funds for income-eligible California families and seniors to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables at California Certified Farmers' Markets. These nutrition benefits, previously issued to recipients as paper vouchers, are transitioning to an electronic payments system with an app-based payment processor. Each Technical Support Assistant will rotate between AIM's seven year-round farmers markets to provide transaction and troubleshooting support during the first season of the transition. Technical Support Assistants will also support farmers in submitting their program authorization applications and setting up and using the payment processor app. This is an entry-level position with potential for a career pathway in farmers markets operations, agricultural education, or local food systems strategies.
Agricultural Institute of Marin
The Agricultural Institute of Marin is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Rafael, California. AIM's mission is to educate, inspire, and connect communities, responsible farmers and producers as part of a healthy, Earth-friendly, equitable, local and regional food system. We envision a responsible food and farming system that is environmentally beneficial, economically viable, and socially just. AIM serves 400+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from 40 California counties who participate in AIM's Certified Farmers Markets in the cities of Hayward, Newark, Oakland, Point Reyes, San Rafael, and San Francisco. The Agricultural Institute of Marin is seeking a dedicated part-time Assistant Farmers Market Manager for our Clement Street Market that occurs every Sunday year-round. 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.