CalFresh at Farmers’ Markets Assistant Program Manager
Full-Time (Sacramento, CA)

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Please Note: 

Part of the onboarding process will be to visit the CalFresh Booth at each Farmers’ Market location. This may require 1-2 Sunday shifts at the beginning of employment. On these weeks, your schedule would be altered accordingly in keeping with a 5-day work week schedule (ie. Days off that week would be Monday and Tuesday). 

Tuesday*: 8:00am – 4:30pm telework is possible once onboarding is completed. 

Wednesday*: 8:00am – 4:30pm in office

Thursday : 6:30am – 12:30 at the Florin Farmers’ Market , 1:00pm – 3:00pm in office

Friday*: 8:00am – 4:30pm in office

Saturday: 7:00am – 12:30pm at one of the Saturday Farmers’ Markets, 1:00pm – 3:30pm in office

In-person CalFresh Staff meeting on the last Saturday of every month at 2:00pm

Days off are Sunday and Monday. 

Office location is currently 4625 44th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820 (Oak Park Neighborhood). Over the next couple of months we will begin the process of moving office locations to the Sutter Square Galleria Center at 2901 K Street, Suite 302, Sacramento, CA 95816

Locations and Times of each Farmers’ Market with a CalFresh booth:

Saturday: 

• Midtown Farmers’ Market (Year-Round)
• Address: 1050 20th St., Sacramento, CA 95811
• Market Hours: 
• March to September: 8:00am – 1:00pm 
• November to February: 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Rancho Cordova Certified Farmers’ Market (Year-Round)
• Address: 11164 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
• Market Hours: 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Elk Grove Certified Farmers’ Market (Year-Round)
• Address: 8245 Laguna Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95758
• Market Hours: 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Arden-Arcade Certified Farmers’ Market (Year-Round)
• Address: 2405 Butano Dr., Sacramento, CA 95825
• Market Hours: 8:00am – 12:00pm

• Natomas Farmers’ Market (Seasonal, May 31 – September 27, 2025)

• Address: 2501 New Market Dr., Natomas, CA 95835
• Market Hours: 8:30am – 12:30pm

Wednesday: 

• Capitol Mall Farmers’ Market (Seasonal, May 7 – October 29, 2025)
• Address: 6th St. and Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Market Hours: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Thursday:

• Florin Certified Farmers’ Market (Year-Round)
• Address: 3001 Florin Rd., Sacramento, CA 95822
• Market Hours: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Sunday:

• Central Certified Farmers’ Market (Year-Round)
• Address: 8th and W St., Sacramento, CA 95818
• Market Hours: 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Meadowview Certified Farmers’ Market (Seasonal, May 4 – Oct 26, 2025)
• Address: 3501 Meadowview Rd., Sacramento, CA 95822
• Market Hours: 9:00am – 1:00pm

About the Role:

The Assistant Program Manager is responsible for assisting the Program Manager in the development, ongoing management, and higher level logistical planning of the CalFresh at Farmers’ Markets Program. The Assistant Program Manager does this by collaborating with the Program Manager and Administrative Assistant to maintain relationships with vendors, market managers, and community partners while assisting with grant applications, data reports, and both internal and external program communications, including social media content. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for staff and program participants.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

About Us:

Alchemist CDC is a mission-driven organization that connects Sacramento area communities to land, food, and opportunity – toward a vision in which all neighborhoods are vibrant, equitable, healthy, and diverse. Our programs enhance the quality of life in under-resourced communities by improving access to nutritious foods, implementing community-supported public green spaces, and fostering economic self-sufficiency through business entrepreneurship and workforce development. Learn more about our organization and programs at: www.alchemistcdc.org

Alchemist’s food access programs include the Farmers’ Market programs, Community Food Connections and Community Gardens. 

Farmers’ Markets are a great asset to communities, and can lead to improved health for area residents. By making it easier for low-income neighbors to purchase food at farmers’ markets, these community assets become more equitable and accessible to all individuals. Alchemist operates five (5) certified farmers’ markets in identified food deserts and/or underserved communities: two in the City of Sacramento (Florin Certified Farmers’ Market and Meadowview Certified Farmers’ Market), one in Rancho Cordova (Rancho Cordova Certified Farmers’ Market), one in Arden-Arcade (Arden Arcade Certified Farmers’ Market), and one in Elk Grove (Elk Grove Certified Farmers’ Market).

Alchemist’s CalFresh at Farmers’ Markets Program staffs and facilitates CalFresh/EBT/Market Match booths at these five (5) markets, as well as at four (4) others throughout Sacramento County. The CalFresh at Farmers’ Markets Program is our longest operating program, having begun in 2011. The objective of the program is to make locally-grown and -produced foods accessible and affordable to food-insecure households. In addition to delivering this program to a total of nine (9) farmers’ markets in the region, we also partner with other farmers’ market operators in the region to provide technical assistance, promotional and administrative support for food benefit access and nutrition incentive programs at their markets as well. The CalFresh at Farmers’ Markets team is currently composed of 5 Program Associates, 3 Program Assistants, an Administrative Assistant, an Assistant Program Manager, a Program Manager and a Food Access Director. We also rely on volunteers to help in implementing the program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program and Staff Oversight
• Ensure CalFresh staff and volunteers comply with program policies, data reporting requirements, and standard operating procedures. 
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with team members to support collaboration, address concerns, and ensure alignment with program goals.
• Stay informed on local, state and federal CalFresh policies and relay important updates to staff.
• Provide on-site training, support and supervision to program associates and volunteers at the farmers’ markets to ensure they understand their roles, responsibilities, and program objectives. 
• Provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to foster a productive and positive work environment.
• Scheduling and Staffing
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and Administrative Assistant to maintain and update weekly staff schedules and calendars for all CalFresh markets.
• Ensure all staff clearly understand their assigned start and end times and know how to access and confirm their schedules.
• Communicate scheduling updates promptly and accurately.
• Market Operations
• Staff the CalFresh booth at 1-2 farmers’ markets per week, providing on-site leadership to staff and volunteers.
• Conduct quality checks at CalFresh market booths to ensure correct booth setup, proper signage, and efficient organization; provide constructive feedback and make real-time adjustments as needed.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with farmers’ market vendors to ensure on-site compliance with program procedures and regulations. 
• Volunteer and College Corps Coordination
• Oversee volunteer scheduling, training, and engagement. 
• Verify volunteer attendance and hours; follow-up on no-shows or hours discrepancies.
• Outreach Event Coordination and Networking
• Organize, coordinate and schedule outreach events, ensuring proper allocation of resources and materials. 
• Actively network to identify new outreach opportunities and partnerships. 
• Track and analyze outreach event data to assess impact and improve future engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and team to enhance public engagement and increase participation in CalFresh and Market Match.
• Administrative and Office Responsibilities
• Maintain a consistent in-office schedule and arrive on time for meetings, check-ins, and supervision of staff and College Corps members. Provide direction and delegate tasks as needed when team members are scheduled to be in the office.
• Ensure all weekly paperwork is completed accurately and on time; follow up on any notes or issues identified to ensure that monthly data is completed, accurate and ready for grant reporting and vendor reimbursements. 
• Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant to maintain organized training materials, office procedures, and reference resources; ensure staff have access to up-to-date information for smooth market and office operations.
• Program Development
• Contribute to the ongoing development of this role and related procedures as program needs evolve.
• Suggest improvements to enhance operational efficiency, staff satisfaction, and market effectiveness.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least one year of supervisory experience (does not have to be all from one position/job)
• High level of proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficient with the following software and platforms:  
• Google Suite, including: Gmail, Google Sheets/Docs, Google Voice, Google Meet, Google Calendar  
• Zoom 
• Adobe Acrobat Pro, X, Pro DC or equivalent PDF editor
• Strong attention to detail, great organizational skills and superior follow up skills
• Good with numbers, basic math and accuracy
• Excellent time management skills
• High level of professionalism 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for emails, reports and professional interactions
• Ability to take initiative and see projects and tasks through to completion
• Must be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with training new staff or volunteers
• Experience working with diverse communities; knowledge of local demographics and resources
• Consistently meets deadlines and arrives on time for scheduled shifts
• A commitment to equity and social justice
• Ability to work most federal holidays (including but not limited to Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day) 

Desirable Qualifications, but not required:

• Demonstrated experience and competency (professional/volunteer/formal education) in a related field (such as CalFresh/EBT, farmers’ market operations, food systems)
• Strong customer service background
• Experience with Canva, content creation, and social media engagement
• Familiarity working with State or Federal grants/grant-funded projects
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply (especially those who speak Spanish, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, Vietnamese or Chinese [Cantonese/Mandarin/Toisan])
• Familiarity with program/project development or coordination
• Familiarity with the Sacramento region’s geography and demographics
• Familiarity with non-profit work environments

To Apply: Fill out the application form linked at https://alchemistcdc.org/employment/ and submit with a resume and cover letter.  

For questions about the position or the hiring process, please send an email to our HR coordinator, Monica: monica@alchemistcdc.org

Alchemist CDC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion among its workforce and our hiring process anonymizes all resumes and application form responses before making the first level decisions of which applicants to invite to interview, in order to mitigate any implicit/subconscious bias.

Alchemist CDC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, job applicants or program service recipients on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, veteran or family status, traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and hairstyles e.g., braids, locks, twists, and other unspecified hairstyles associated with race, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. This policy extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, job assignments, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, use of facilities,  participation in Alchemist CDC-sponsored activities, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment

Alchemist CDC provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Please notify us if you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.