Seasonal Farmstand Site Staff/driver - New York, United States - GrowNYC

GrowNYC

Verified Company

New York, United States

20 hours ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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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.

About Farmstand
GrowNYC Farmstand is part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC, along with Greenmarket sites. Through Farmstand, GrowNYC sells fresh, affordable food in neighborhoods throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. The food sold at Farmstand is grown by farmers in the Northeast and transparently sourced through GrowNYC Wholesale.

Seasonal Farmstand Site Staff

The Farmstand Site Staff will help sell fruits, vegetables, and other products outdoors throughout New York City with leadership and guidance from a Farmstand Site Lead.

Please note that some shifts require driving and, therefore, a driver's license. The Farmstand Staff positions are seasonal, part-time, or full-time, depending on the availability of applicants and program needs. Each Farmstand site is typically staffed by 2-4 Site Staff and 1 Site Lead.

Requirements:

Responsibilities
(include, but are not limited to)

Staff Duties/Responsibilities:

Operations_
Set up and break down the Farmstand, carrying equipment and cases/bags of produce weighing up to 50lbs, folding tables and tents, standing for up to 8 hours per shift, and performing other physical labor
Daily market operations— product display, merchandising, sales, customer service, inventorying, and site clean up according to schedule
Answer customer questions about products, including sourcing, farming practices, and food preparation
Attend meetings with supervisors, regular ongoing trainings, and departmental outings
Deescalate conflict at the Farmstand between customers and the public as it arises
Food Access_
Educate customers regarding food access and nutrition incentive programs
Perform debit/credit, cash, EBT, and other nutrition benefit transactions
Promotions and Outreach_
Provide exceptional customer service to Farmstand customers
Conduct cooking demonstrations and onsite promotional events (varies by site)
Post informative and engaging content to GrowNYC social media channels
With support from the Administrative Manager, develop and maintain relationships with customers, community leaders, city employees, and local businesses.
Perform outreach in the local community to promote Farmstand and the use of SNAP/EBT

Driver Duties/Responsibilities:

Safely operate a van on NYC roads and highways, distributing market equipment to Farmstand sites (may include multiple sites)
Report vehicle issues to Supervisor and/or Fleet Administrator immediately as they arise
Complete the pre/post trip vehicle inspection forms for every driving shift
Complete onboarding and ongoing training on GrowNYC vehicle policies and safe driving
Complete the weekly dry goods inventory spreadsheet
Along with the rest of the team, drivers should take the lead on maintaining a wellorganized van
Fill up gas tank as needed
Park the van in a legal street location which often requires parallel parking. Use Slack van channels to communicate the van location at the end of the shift. Parking location can vary throughout the season based on a van plan
Drop off donations at designated locations
Follow all procedures for incidents and accidents and comply with the Vehicle Collision SOP

Required Qualifications

Willing to work every scheduled shift throughout the season (June through November), including weekends and holidays
An early riser who enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
Experience working in retail and/or customer service
Willing to work weekdays and weekends
Enjoy talking and working with people of all backgrounds
Comfortable working with the public in a variety of NYC neighborhoods
Strong communication skills and the ability to respond to workrelated communication in a timely manner
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Works well both independently and as a member of a team
Additional Required Qualifications For Drivers (all of the above, plus)

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