Seasonal Greenmarket Site Lead - New York, United States - GrowNYC
Description
:Seasonal Greenmarket Site Lead
Organization Information
GrowNYC is a 54-year-old environmental nonprofit organization helping more than 3 million New Yorkers by providing essential services and taking action to make NYC a livable city, one where every person can enjoy a healthier, more sustainable life
GrowNYC Programs include:
- Our network of Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and the work of GrowNYC Wholesale ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, healthiest local food.
- We blanket the five boroughs with resources like food scrap and clothing collections to make waste reduction, recycling, and composting easy for all.
- We build and support community and school gardens through volunteer days, technical assistance, training, grants and more.
- We provide 70,000 children each year with programs that provide meaningful interactions with the natural environment.
Seasonal Greenmarket Site Lead
Position Summary
Greenmarket Site Leads oversee daily on-the-ground operations of individual Greenmarket farmers markets throughout New York City.
On a daily basis, they work to build healthy communities and create a safe and successful place where local farmers and producers can sell their products and keep their businesses viable.
The Site Lead position is seasonal and comprises three equal parts - market operations, promotions, and food access.As Site Lead, ensure the safe and successful operation of your assigned market(s) for staff, producers, customers, and community by completing the following:
Requirements:
Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):
_Operations_
- Oversee market setup 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 sitespecific 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 ongoing trainings, and departmental outings
- Food Access_
- 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
- Promotions & Outreach_
- Provide exceptional customer service to Greenmarket customers
- Collaborate with Regional Manager and Publicity Assistant to plan cooking demonstrations and atmarket 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
Required Qualifications
- Willing to work every scheduled shift, including weekends and holidays and must be committed to work the months of April-November
- 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 deescalate 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 restock market supplies at the GrowNYC office in lower Manhattan
Preferred Qualifications
- 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)
Physical Requirements
Schedule
- Greenmarket begins its hiring process in April and conducts interviews on a rolling basis.
- Each Greenmarket shift consists of an average of 812 hours of onsite work. The maximum assigned schedule is 35 hours per week.
- Greenmarket Seasonal Site Leads are assigned a minimum of 1 shift per week and a maximum of 3 shifts per week, plus an additional 13 hours of office work per shift, and paid mandatory trainings throughout the season.
- Schedules and site assignments may vary throughout the employment period, and we reserve the right to modify them as needed.
Compensation
The position is a non-exempt, part-time, variable hourly position. It pays $21 per hour and includes only statutory benefits. This position is union eligible.
Location
Greenmarket operates sites in all five boroughs - all locations are outdoors.
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