Program Manager

PROGRAM MANAGER 

Do you see yourself engaging established leaders in the produce and food industry to make a real difference in the Bay Area and California food system?

The SF Market makes things grow – for farmers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, and communities. Home to 26 merchants in a single vibrant San Francisco marketplace, our diverse range of produce businesses supply the widest, best-tasting selection of fresh produce available in Northern California. The SF Market is a platform for critical access and scale – providing the food infrastructure, programs, and relationships that help hundreds of farmers, Bay Area food businesses, and communities across California thrive. As a non-profit, the SF Market’s focus on growth extends to the entire food system – with high-impact programs directed toward food recovery, food insecurity, educational tours, local farmer partnerships, and healthy retail policy.

About You

You thrive in highly dynamic, diverse environments. You are a strategic thinker, problem solver and provide solutions proactively. You are an expert in building initiatives and relationships from the ground up and have the ability to sustain these efforts. You have experience growing food programs at scale. You are a perpetual learner and can develop community programs that carry out the mission and vision of The SF Market.

About the Job

You will develop and execute the SF Market’s community programs. This effort requires maintaining existing relationships with key stakeholders and building new relationships, systems and processes to grow the programs. You will manage our food recovery program and food insecurity program as well as develop new programs in areas such as workforce development and regional farmer partnerships.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management:

• Manage program timelines and fulfill all grant reporting requirements
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage program staff
• Develop, maintain and report the effectiveness of programs

Program Development:

• Drive the development of a multi-year program vision and plan
• Gather data, conduct research, and interview stakeholders to develop new programs
• Propose program goals and activities

Budgeting:

• Oversee program budget
• Develop annual program budget
• Track program expenses

Fundraising:

• Develop prospects in conjunction with fund development
• Track funding sources
• Ensure compliance with donation requirements

Additional Duties:

• Staff and lead the Strategy Committee
• Conduct annual Merchant Survey

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Food, agriculture, public policy, and/or nonprofit experience/interest is a plus.
• Strong organizational, people management, and time management skills
• Significant experience engaging in fund development activities, particularly grants, strongly desired.
• Fluency in English. Fluency in Cantonese or Spanish is a plus.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

• Driver’s license required.
• Proof of clean driving record.

BENEFITS

• 100% of Medical coverage, dental, and vision is covered.
• PTO Benefits
• Great retirement plan
• On-site parking available
• Open-air work environment
• Fun perk: fresh produce at the office

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• To learn more about The SF Market, please go to thesfmarket.org.
• Submit a cover letter describing your experience and why you are a fit for this opportunity, along with a resume via email to jobs@thesfmarket.org.