EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety! No two days are exactly the same—you may be supporting an upcoming community event, assisting with marketing efforts, connecting with local businesses, helping with sales initiatives, or keeping important administrative projects moving forward. What You’ll Do The Events & Administrative Coordinator will provide support across several areas of the organization, including: Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of events and community programs. Provide administrative and logistical support before, during, and after events. Support marketing and promotional initiatives, including coordinating materials, communications, and outreach. Assist with sales, sponsorship, and business outreach efforts. Build positive relationships with Downtown Oceanside businesses, community partners, vendors, sponsors, and visitors. Attend meetings, community events, and networking opportunities as a representative of MainStreet Oceanside. Assist with presentations and be comfortable speaking with groups and interacting with the public. Provide general office and administrative support, including correspondence, scheduling, data entry, document preparation, and recordkeeping. Maintain organized electronic files, databases, contact lists, and other administrative systems. Help keep projects organized, track deadlines, and follow up on action items. Jump in wherever needed to support the team and the success of MainStreet Oceanside programs and events. Who We’re Looking For We are looking for someone with a great personality, strong organizational skills, and an enthusiastic, can-do approach. Our ideal candidate is: Outgoing, personable, and comfortable meeting new people. A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking, presentations, networking, and community outreach. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Tech-savvy with strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new software and online platforms. Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Able to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities. Professional, dependable, resourceful, and able to work independently. A collaborative team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves and help wherever needed. Excited about Downtown Oceanside and working in a community-focused environment. Schedule & Compensation This position may be structured as either part-time or full-time, depending on the experience and availability of the selected candidate. Pay Range: $23.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience. Because we are an events- and community-focused organization, the position may occasionally require evening or weekend availability for events, programs, and community activities. Join MainStreet Oceanside! If you are someone who loves people, enjoys staying busy, thrives on variety, and wants a position where you can make a visible impact in the community, we would love to meet you. Apply today and help us continue making Downtown Oceanside a vibrant place to live, work, visit, and do business! Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Work Location: In person
Do you enjoy working with people, staying organized, and being part of one of Oceanside’s most vibrant weekly events? MainStreet Oceanside is looking for an upbeat, organized, and solutions-focused Vendor Liaison to support our vendor community and help keep our weekly market running smoothly. This is a hands-on role for someone who is a strong communicator, enjoys building positive relationships, and can confidently juggle details in a fast-paced environment. You will serve as the primary point of contact for our market vendors, helping ensure they have the information and support they need to be successful. What You’ll Do Serve as the main point of contact for vendors, building positive and professional relationships. Coordinate vendor mapping, placement, and space assignments for the market. Provide clear, timely communication regarding market operations, placement, procedures, and updates. Respond to vendor questions, requests, concerns, and complaints with professionalism and a solutions-focused approach. Maintain accurate vendor records and administrative documentation. Assist with vendor applications, onboarding, updates, and ongoing communication. Use systems including Excel, MarketSpread (or other CMS systems a PLUS), Jotform, email, and other administrative platforms. Work closely with the MainStreet Oceanside team to ensure vendors receive consistent information and a great experience. Provide on-site vendor support during the weekly Thursday market. Help troubleshoot vendor and placement issues as they arise. What We’re Looking For Our ideal candidate is friendly, approachable, organized, dependable, and confident working with a wide variety of people. You’ll be successful in this role if you have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort learning programs such as MarketSpread and Jotform. The ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details. A calm, professional approach when handling questions, concerns, or complaints. Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to jump in and help. The ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the team. A positive, customer-service-oriented attitude. Schedule & Compensation This is a part-time position paying $25.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience. Thursday evening availability is required, with the ability to work at the market until approximately 9:00 p.m. Why MainStreet Oceanside? At MainStreet Oceanside, our work is about more than running programs and events—we help create a vibrant downtown where local businesses, vendors, residents, and visitors can thrive. If you love working with people, enjoy keeping things organized, and want to play an important role in supporting Oceanside’s incredible vendor community, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and come be part of the MainStreet Oceanside team! Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 – 30.0 per week Work Location: In person
Are you someone who takes pride in your city, loves being outdoors, and doesn’t mind rolling up your sleeves to make a difference? Come be a local legend with our Courtesy Crew — where every day is an opportunity to keep Downtown Oceanside looking its best while being a friendly face to the community! About the Role As a Courtesy Crew Member, you’re more than just a maintenance pro — you’re an Oceanside ambassador! You’ll help keep our streets and public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming by tackling trash pickup, graffiti removal, and weed abatement. All while delivering amazing customer service to locals, business owners, and visitors who make our city shine. What You’ll Do: Be a cleanup champion — remove trash, debris, and bulky items from public areas Show those weeds who's boss — maintain vegetation with tools and eco-friendly sprays Wipe the slate clean — remove graffiti using paint, solvents, and good ol’ elbow grease Keep records up to date — complete logs and reports with accuracy Act as the eyes and ears of Downtown — report any issues to management Use cool tools — from trimmers to sprayers to walkie-talkies, you'll handle it all Drive our vehicles (pickup trucks, flatbeds, box trucks) to get the job done What You Bring: A positive attitude and a love for teamwork Comfort working outdoors in all types of weather Physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and stay active throughout the shift Great communication skills and a can-do spirit Basic tech/computer skills for reporting and communication A valid Class-C California Driver’s License High school diploma or equivalent Why You’ll Love It Here: You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that takes pride in the community Every day is different — no desk required! You’ll get to know the heart of Downtown and play a vital role in keeping it vibrant Competitive part-time opportunity with a chance to grow Ready to step into your boots and be a Downtown hero? Apply now and help us make Oceanside shine — one street, one smile, one sweep at a time! Job Type: Part-time Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
MainStreet Oceanside’s Sunset Market is San Diego County's top weekly food and music street fair. Every Thursday from 5-9 p.m., thousands of residents and visitors alike gather here to enjoy hot food from around the world, gourmet goodies and desserts, eclectic shopping, and live entertainment. Work is normally accomplished 1 day a week (Thursday) between the hours of Noon and 11:30 pm. Shift times may vary. Job Duties: • Set road barricades for the road closure. • Unload equipment. • Set up stage, stairs, canopy, and lights for main entertainment venue. • Set up folding tables and chairs for venue patrons. • Set up backbone outdoor electrical grid (cables, cable ramps). • Set up information booth canopies, tables, and chairs. • Set up trash and recycle bins. • Maintain venue cleanliness – sweep and dump trash, wipe tables and chairs, monitor and clean outdoor toilets and sink area. • Tear down and load for transport folding tables and chair. • Tear down and dump trash and recycles. Load empty containers for transport. • Tear down the stage lights, canopy, stage, and load for transport. • Tear down electrical grid and load for transport. • Tear down road barricades and load for transport. • Return to the main office with all the equipment. Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 30-70 pounds. Work is accomplished outdoors in the Sunset Market venue. Employees will work around and with electricity including outdoor power cords and outdoor flood-type lights. Job Type: Part-time Salary: $17.00 per hour Ability to commute/relocate: Oceanside, CA 92054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person