About Farmstand

GrowNYC Farmstands are part of a network of food access retail sites operated by GrowNYC, along with Greenmarkets and Fresh Food Box sites. Through Farmstands, GrowNYC trains and employs young people to sell fresh, affordable food in neighborhoods across NYC. The food sold at Farmstands is grown by farmers in the Northeast and transparently sourced through GrowNYC Wholesale. This vital food access program offers important job opportunities for young New Yorkers, ensures healthy, fresh food access across the city, and provides important revenue for family farms in the Northeast. GrowNYC operates Farmstands in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.

Seasonal Farmstand Staff

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, GrowNYC has been called upon to continue to provide essential food access programs to New Yorkers across the city. The Farmstand Staff will help sell fruits, vegetables, and other products outdoors throughout New York City under the supervision of the Farmstand Manager. The Farmstand Staff position is seasonal. Additionally, Farmstand Staff will be tasked with ensuring all COVID-19 safety measures. 

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to)

• Set up and break down site, which may involve carrying cases/bags of equipment and produce weighing up to 50lbs, folding tables and tents, and performing other physical labor 
• Help with daily market operations—including set-up, merchandising, sales, customer service and breakdown according to schedule

Qualifications

• Early riser who enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions 
• Passionate about farming, farmers markets, local agriculture, cooking, and/or food access
• Willing to work weekends
• Enjoys talking and working with people of all backgrounds
• Works well both independently and as a member of a team 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Interest in farmers markets and/or related issues 
• Fluency in multiple languages is a big plus (especially, but not limited to, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Creole, Russian, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50lbs, though employee may request accommodations as needed. 

Position Details 

Schedule: The schedule has variable hours – a minimum of 6 hours a week to no more than 40 hours per week. Shifts are available all days of the week and usually start early in the morning (6am). 

Compensation: The position is a non-exempt seasonal and variable hourly position. It pays $15 per hour plus an additional $3 per hour for work done in the field effective through August 31, 2020 and includes only statutory benefits.