Donor Engagement Specialist - Agricultural Institute of Marin

Position Title: Donor Engagement Specialist 

Reports To: Director of Development 

Supervision Requirements: None 

Hours: Part-time, hourly, approximately 14 hours per week 

Department: Development  

Locations: San Rafael and San Francisco, CA 

Starting Salary Range: $24-$28 per hour

JOB SUMMARY 

AIM has an exciting opportunity for a Donor Engagement Specialist to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a sincere interest in our local food system, and experience in customer service, direct sales, public speaking and/or have an outgoing, positive attitude. This position requires working Sunday and Thursday every week. The person hired for this position will be responsible for operating AIM’s Friends of the Market tent at the Thursday and Sunday Marin Farmers Markets, and occasionally another of AIM’s markets. An additional day of work on Saturday at the Grand Lake Market is also possible. The Donor Engagement Specialist is responsible for promoting AIM, our programs, and our Capital Project—the Center for Food and Agriculture, to market-goers and potential donors, as well as encouraging people to sign up for AIM’s monthly giving program, Friends of the Market. The Donor Engagement Specialist will work 7 hours a day, twice a week at the market, including tent set up and takedown. The person hired for this position will receive training on AIM’s background and programs and be expected to hold meaningful conversations with community members and market shoppers about said background and programs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintains a friendly presence at the market and acts as an ambassador for AIM and AIM’s programs 

• Set up and breakdown of the Friends of the Market (FOTM) tent and supplies 

• Encourages and assists guests in joining AIM’s mailing list 

• Assists guests with making donations, ticket purchases  

• Manages FOTM supply inventory including replenishment of necessary materials 

• Promotes AIM, programs and initiatives, including our monthly giving program, Friends of the Market, the Center for Food and Agriculture, AIM’s annual fundraiser Gather 2025, and more 

• Forges and maintains connections with market goers, market participants, and potential donors 

• Assists with Market Tours, Market Listening sessions, and other development events at the Markets 

• Works with Development team at AIM’s annual fundraiser, Gather, on Saturday Oct 4th, 2025, which will be in addition to or in place of working the market on Sunday Oct 5th, 2025 

• Other duties as assigned 

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. AIM is engaged in state and local food policy work to make sure our actions benefit the land, the people who grow our food, and the health of all communities.   

Diversity & Inclusion: 

AIM embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be 21 years of age or older, must have valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record 

• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills 

• Can think on their feet, take care of multiple tasks in a busy environment 

• Excellent customer service skills 

• Outgoing, positive personality with a sense of humor 

• Excellent punctuality and attendance 

• Ability to work weekends and early mornings 

• Must have an acute sense of Discretion and maintain confidentiality of AIM’s donors and their information 

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• General understanding and/or sincere interest in food, nutrition and farming 

• General understanding of AIM and AIM’s programs, including the Center for Food and Agriculture 

• Experience or interest in a career in nonprofit development 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS 

This position requires regularly lifting 50+ lbs, when setting up and breaking down the tent, primarily when:  

• Unloading and loading of FOTM equipment from/to the truck (tables, chairs, tent, tent weights, A-frames, market signs) 

• Setting up and breaking down FOTM equipment 

• Sitting, walking, standing, twisting and bending for extended periods of time 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP 

This position reports to the Director of Development

COMPENSATION CATEGORY 

This position is non-exempt

AIM EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:  

• Adhere to all AIM Health and Safety policies and procedures, as well as those related to the rules and regulations as they pertain to our customers and vendors. 

• Administer duties as defined by the AIM performance review plan within the required deadlines. 

• Attend required meetings and trainings as assigned. 

• Follow all administrative organizational policies and procedures. 

• Must maintain strict confidentiality related to vendors, staff, Board and other AIM information. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Salary Description

$24-28 per hour