Logistics Associate Down to Earth Markets
- Date Posted September 16, 2019
- Location Ossining, NY
- Category Agriculture / Business
- Job type Part-Time
In a farmers market there are many moving parts, and you will be one of them. Can you think on your feet and lift heavy things? Are you looking for steady project work? This job may be for you. Down to Earth Market is looking for someone that can manage inventory, make small repairs, move things (nothing over 75lbs), organize a lot of details, transport equipment and supplies (throughout Westchester, Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn) and handle related office work like record keeping, communication with the team and printing.
Help make local food strong. Work in creative, entrepreneurial setting with a major regional developer of grower-producer farmers markets. Down to Earth Market has been creating and managing farmers markets for over 25 years. We're based in Westchester County, NY and manage farmers markets in Westchester and New York City. We are a small, mission driven company and Certified B Corp. that believes real food and committed people can make a difference. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in the creation of a sustainable, local food system by working directly with farmers and artisan food makers.
Work with a collaborative, dynamic, dedicated team based out of our Ossining, NY office.
You must have a car, suv, van, or pick-up truck sufficient to carry small loads and, of course, a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
The successful candidate will be:
- Focused, highly organized and detail oriented, with excellent follow through.
- Collaborative and pro-active in anticipating and completing assignments to meet company goals.
- Able to create plans and coordinate and execute tasks according to them, solve problems as they arise and respond effectively to changes and challenges.
- Handy with tools and able to assemble, install and repair simple things such as sheds and pop-up tents.
- Knowledgeable about how to create a paper trail that will include work orders, inventory spreadsheets, calendars and reports.
- Competent with Microsoft applications for creating calendars, spreadsheets and documents.
- Personable and get along with other staff
This is a permanent part-time position with hourly compensation, paid holidays and vacation. We pay mileage for use of your vehicle.
Compensation this position is : hourly, $15/hr + Application instructions