Seasonal Greenmarket Site Lead - New York, United States - GrowNYC

GrowNYC

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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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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