East Palo Alto Community Farmers’ Market Ambassador
Fresh Approach, East Palo Alto, CA, United States
Fresh Approach seeks a detail-oriented and organized East Palo Alto/San Mateo County resident with good public communication skills to support Fresh Approach’s food access program in East Palo Alto. This position is primarily responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of the organization’s South Bay food access projects including the East Palo Alto Community Farmers’ Market (2555 Pulgas Ave) and community outreach.
This is a part-time position that will require about 7-8 hours per week of support in East Palo Alto, from late March 2026 through late November 2026. The weekly shift is every Wednesday morning from 7:30am-3:30pm.
The ambassador role is compensated at an hourly rate of $22.00/hour.
Responsibilities On‑Site Support of the East Palo Alto Community Farmers Market (2555 Pulgas Ave, East Palo Alto) on Wednesdays from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Assist other FA staff with market set‑up and breakdown, setting up and picking up A-frames, EBT and matching transactions, customer service, and record keeping.
Support with post‑farmers’ market administration activities, such as breaking down the market, counting incentive vouchers, and finalizing paperwork.
Administer surveys and conduct in‑person referrals to market shoppers.
Conduct outreach in the East Palo Alto community.
Support on‑site outreach efforts toward current and potential recipients of public benefits including WIC, CalFresh (SNAP or food stamps), SSI, SSDI, Medi‑Cal, and the Senior Food Program.
Deliver messages that encourage better choices about nutrition while providing a greater understanding of sustainable agriculture and its role in supporting local food systems.
Distribute promotional materials at the market.
Interface with Staff
Participate in and be punctual for occasional check‑ins regarding programmatic support as well as personal and professional development.
Be a Team Player
Collaborate with other program staff to coordinate actions on new project development.
Participate in community tabling and outreach events to share about Fresh Approach programs such as our nutrition classes and VeggieRx vouchers.
Maintain a high level of integrity as a representative of Fresh Approach.
Requirements
Bilingual: An intermediate level of proficiency in English and Spanish is required. Conversational proficiency in other frequently used languages in the Bay Area is also highly valued.
In‑person work on Wednesdays from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Occasional work on the weekends, early mornings, or late evenings (some community events happen on the weekends).
Work outside in all weather conditions.
Reliable transportation within San Mateo County.
Be able to stand for 1‑2 hours at a time.
Be able to lift 30 lbs of equipment in and out of a vehicle.
Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups and working.
Conditions of Employment This is an hourly, non‑exempt, part‑time position consisting of about 7‑8 hours a week from late March 2026 through late November 2026, reporting to the Food Access Program Manager and working directly with the South Bay Food Access Specialist.
This is an hourly position starting at $22.00/hour. Because we know the practice of compensation negotiation can contribute to pay inequities, this compensation rate is non‑negotiable.
Benefits for part‑time positions, defined as less than 30 hours per week, include sick‑time accruals and paid holidays; and a 403b retirement plan with employer matching after one year of employment. Employment may continue beyond part‑time employment term at Fresh Approach’s discretion
To Apply To apply, please email (with "East Palo Alto Community Farmers’ Market Community Ambassador" in Subject Line) to ambassador@freshapproach.org with :
A cover letter that highlights the experiences (both work‑related and personal) which qualify you for this position.
A resume detailing previous work, volunteer, academic, and other experiences that qualify you for this position.
OR fill out our application form at: https://www.tfaforms.com/5161415
Position is open untilfilled, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions about the application process or the position, please reach out to ambassador@freshapproach.org
Fresh Approach is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Read full description here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LFRclvceGe4_tvBlvyy-11WZa8rWOJfD/view.
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This is a part-time position that will require about 7-8 hours per week of support in East Palo Alto, from late March 2026 through late November 2026. The weekly shift is every Wednesday morning from 7:30am-3:30pm.
The ambassador role is compensated at an hourly rate of $22.00/hour.
Responsibilities On‑Site Support of the East Palo Alto Community Farmers Market (2555 Pulgas Ave, East Palo Alto) on Wednesdays from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Assist other FA staff with market set‑up and breakdown, setting up and picking up A-frames, EBT and matching transactions, customer service, and record keeping.
Support with post‑farmers’ market administration activities, such as breaking down the market, counting incentive vouchers, and finalizing paperwork.
Administer surveys and conduct in‑person referrals to market shoppers.
Conduct outreach in the East Palo Alto community.
Support on‑site outreach efforts toward current and potential recipients of public benefits including WIC, CalFresh (SNAP or food stamps), SSI, SSDI, Medi‑Cal, and the Senior Food Program.
Deliver messages that encourage better choices about nutrition while providing a greater understanding of sustainable agriculture and its role in supporting local food systems.
Distribute promotional materials at the market.
Interface with Staff
Participate in and be punctual for occasional check‑ins regarding programmatic support as well as personal and professional development.
Be a Team Player
Collaborate with other program staff to coordinate actions on new project development.
Participate in community tabling and outreach events to share about Fresh Approach programs such as our nutrition classes and VeggieRx vouchers.
Maintain a high level of integrity as a representative of Fresh Approach.
Requirements
Bilingual: An intermediate level of proficiency in English and Spanish is required. Conversational proficiency in other frequently used languages in the Bay Area is also highly valued.
In‑person work on Wednesdays from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Occasional work on the weekends, early mornings, or late evenings (some community events happen on the weekends).
Work outside in all weather conditions.
Reliable transportation within San Mateo County.
Be able to stand for 1‑2 hours at a time.
Be able to lift 30 lbs of equipment in and out of a vehicle.
Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups and working.
Conditions of Employment This is an hourly, non‑exempt, part‑time position consisting of about 7‑8 hours a week from late March 2026 through late November 2026, reporting to the Food Access Program Manager and working directly with the South Bay Food Access Specialist.
This is an hourly position starting at $22.00/hour. Because we know the practice of compensation negotiation can contribute to pay inequities, this compensation rate is non‑negotiable.
Benefits for part‑time positions, defined as less than 30 hours per week, include sick‑time accruals and paid holidays; and a 403b retirement plan with employer matching after one year of employment. Employment may continue beyond part‑time employment term at Fresh Approach’s discretion
To Apply To apply, please email (with "East Palo Alto Community Farmers’ Market Community Ambassador" in Subject Line) to ambassador@freshapproach.org with :
A cover letter that highlights the experiences (both work‑related and personal) which qualify you for this position.
A resume detailing previous work, volunteer, academic, and other experiences that qualify you for this position.
OR fill out our application form at: https://www.tfaforms.com/5161415
Position is open untilfilled, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions about the application process or the position, please reach out to ambassador@freshapproach.org
Fresh Approach is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Read full description here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LFRclvceGe4_tvBlvyy-11WZa8rWOJfD/view.
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