Company description

CAFF is a California-based membership organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate about local food, farming, and the environment. As a farmer-serving organization, we recognize the historic and lasting inequities in the California food and farming system. We believe farmers of color, and other historically oppressed people, should have the opportunity to create and participate in a food and agriculture system that aligns with their needs, values, identities, knowledge systems, and communities. We commit to advancing racial, gender, and environmental justice in our larger systems, as well as in our own workplace. Currently, our programming is focused in four areas: Farm to Market, Policy & Advocacy, Farmer Services, and Ecological Farming. To learn more about CAFF, our history, and our core values, visit https://www.caff.org/about.

Job description

The Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of CAFF’s headquarters office in Davis, CA, ensuring a smooth and efficient working environment as well as providing operational support to the organization. This position will be an important part of the Administration team. A person who will excel in the position is passionate about CAFF’s mission and core values, and has excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to address issues as they arise.

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Office Manager’s role is to ensure efficient day-to-day operations of CAFF’s headquarters through a blend of administrative, managerial, and organizational duties, as well as provide operational support to CAFF’s statewide staff, particularly in the areas of Accounting, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The Office Manager works closely with the Operations Teams to ensure the coordination of resources, implementation of policies and procedures, and creation of a positive and safe environment. The Office Manager will serve as the point of contact for employees, vendors, and partners, ensuring all administrative duties are handled effectively and in a timely manner. This position demonstrates a sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all stakeholder groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters.

Required:
High school diploma or equivalent. (Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or related field preferred.)
At least 2 years experience working in an office management, administration, or similar role, ideally with a nonprofit organization
Experience working with the farming community in sustainable agriculture or related fields is preferred. However, more important than hands-in-the-dirt agricultural experience is a passion for food systems work and CAFF’s mission and values.
Preferred/Desired: Experience working in an accounting/finance position, ideally with a nonprofit organization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:
Strong organizational skills with an ability to handle competing demands
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and remotely
Strong computer skills, including above-average knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace
Willing and able to maintain strict confidentiality
Effective written and oral communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and support diverse team members through your understanding of self, language, culture, and community
Preferred/Desired:
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Expensify)
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Desired experience in other software/systems: Salesforce, Adobe Creative Cloud, Action Network, Square, Stripe
Basic knowledge of HR and financial operations is a plus

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $64,000.00 - $82,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

February 15, 2026