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GrowNYC · 1 month ago

Seasonal Greenmarket Site Lead

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$22/hr - $22/hr

GrowNYC is a 54-year-old Environmental Nonprofit Organization helping New Yorkers access fresh, healthy local food. The Seasonal Greenmarket Site Lead oversees daily operations of individual farmers markets, focusing on market operations, promotions, and food access to support local farmers and the community.

CommunitiesEnvironmental ConsultingNon Profit

Responsibilities

Oversee market set-up – coordinate placement of farmers’ tents and vehicle parking according to the market layout; this can include escorting vehicles, securing parking spaces, and closing roads
Set up and break down GrowNYC information tent, folding tables, and stand for up to 10 hours per shift
Complete site-specific paperwork by assigned deadlines
Complete compliance reports and enforce food safety guidelines daily for each producer at market
Manage conflict in the market between farmers, customers, and the public as it arises
Attend weekly meetings with supervisors, regular on-going trainings, and departmental outings
Educate customers regarding food access and nutrition incentive programs
Perform SNAP/EBT, debit/credit, and OTC transactions for customers and ensure that financials are balanced after each shift
Accurately maintain financial records for each market
Provide exceptional customer service to Greenmarket customers
Collaborate with Regional Manager and Publicity Assistant to plan cooking demonstrations and at-market promotional events (varies by site)
Post informative and engaging content to GrowNYC social media channels
With support from Regional Manager, develop and maintain relationships with customers, community leaders, city employees, local businesses, etc. while representing Greenmarket
Perform outreach in the local community to promote markets and the use of SNAP/EBT at markets

Qualification

Food safety complianceFinancial record maintenanceCustomer serviceCommunity outreachSocial media engagementLanguage proficiencyEffective communicationProblem solvingTeamwork

Required

Willing to work every scheduled shift, including weekends and holidays and must be committed to work the months of December-April
Early riser who enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
Effective communicator who enjoys and thrives talking to and working with people of all backgrounds
Strong problem solving skills, can navigate changing situations effectively, and de-escalate situations as needed
Works well both independently and as a member of a team
Comfortable working with the public in a variety of NYC neighborhoods
Regular availability to attend meetings, trainings, and re-stock market supplies at the GrowNYC office in lower Manhattan

Preferred

NYS Drivers License and willingness to drive cargo vans throughout NYC (may be required at specific locations)
Conversational proficiency in languages other than English (may be required at specific locations)

Benefits

Statutory benefits

Company

GrowNYC

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GrowNYC providing free tools and services anyone can use in order to improve our City and environment.
dateFounded in 1970
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.grownyc.org

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Farm Aid
2024-12-12Grant

Leadership Team

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Marcel Van Ooyen
President/CEO
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