Marketing Manager - Food Community Builder

Lead Marketing for one of the Bay Area's Most Beloved Food Communities

Are you a brand management professional with a deep love for food culture? Do you have experience leading marketing teams and a track record of building authentic community connections?

Off the Grid is seeking a Marketing Manager to drive our mission of transforming spaces into vibrant food destinations.

For 15 years, we've been the heartbeat of the Bay Area's food scene—from our iconic night markets that launched countless food entrepreneurs to our innovative placemaking initiatives that turn ordinary spaces into extraordinary community experiences.

About Off the Grid

Off the Grid has been at the forefront of building food driven community spaces since 2010. Best known for hosting some of the Bay Area’s biggest recurring night markets, Off the Grid has evolved into a dynamic placemaking platform that unlocks the value of public and private spaces for our customers through blending curated food experiences, temporary event production, and experiential elements. We’re proud to work with hundreds of diverse food entrepreneurs who we empower to maintain focus on their craft and growing their businesses through our public markets and catering events. Our values-centered approach transforms everyday spaces into vibrant destinations, creating meaningful opportunities for small businesses to thrive and communities to connect. By blending culinary diversity, culture, and entertainment, we design unforgettable experiences that celebrate local talent and create the sense of discovery and place that communities of today crave when they work and play.

Your Role: Strategic Marketing Leadership

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll translate our brand strategy into compelling campaigns that amplify our mission and drive meaningful growth. This isn't just about promoting events—it's about building lasting relationships with food lovers, vendors, and communities.

What You'll Lead

Brand Strategy & Execution

Content & Community Building

Performance & Optimization

Team & Vendor Management

What We're Looking For

Core Experience

Food Industry Passion

Technical Skills

Leadership Qualities

What Makes You Stand Out

Why Join Our Team?

Mission-Driven Impact: Your work directly supports food entrepreneurs and builds stronger communities

Leadership Opportunity: Manage contractor teams while working directly with our CEO

Creative Freedom: Shape the narrative of the Bay Area's most iconic food community

Growth Potential: 15 years of success with exciting expansion opportunities

Community Connection: Be at the center of San Francisco's vibrant food scene

Meaningful Work: Help transform spaces and support diverse small businesses

Ready to Build Food Communities?

We're looking for a marketing leader who understands that great brands are built on authentic community connections. If you're passionate about food culture, experienced in team management, and excited about amplifying stories that matter, we want to meet you.

What to Expect:

This role requires occasional lifting up to 20 pounds and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends during peak event seasons.

Ready to Lead Our Marketing?

If you're a brand management professional with food industry passion and team leadership experience, we'd love to hear how you'll help us continue building the Bay Area's most beloved food community.