$250 signing bonus for new hourly hires after August 1st, 2022. New hires will receive the signing bonus after 60 days of active employment. Terms and conditions apply. 

Seasonal Greenmarket Site Lead (Part-time) 

Position Summary 

Site Leads are Greenmarket’s representatives to the public. On a daily basis, they work to build healthy communities and create an environment where local farmers can sell their products and keep their farms viable. The Site Lead position is seasonal and is comprised of three equally important pillars – operations, promotions, and food access.  

Seasonal Site Lead Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to) 

Operations  

• Oversee market set-up – coordinate placement of farmers’ tents and vehicle parking according to the market layout  
• Set up and break down GrowNYC information tent, folding tables, and perform other physical labor  
• Complete daily reports and other site-specific paperwork by assigned deadlines 
• Follow and enforce market rules and regulations 
• Manage conflict in the market between farmers, customers, and the public as it arises 
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor and on-going trainings as needed 

Food Access 

• Perform SNAP/EBT, debit/credit, and cash transactions at sites and maintain accurate records 
• Manage at-market nutrition incentive currencies and ensure that financials are balanced after each shift 
• Educate customers on a variety of food access and incentive programs 

Promotions & Outreach 

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, community leaders, city employees, local merchants, etc. while representing Greenmarket 
• Work with supervisor to plan at-market promotional events (varies by site) 
• Perform outreach in the local community to promote markets and the use of SNAP/EBT at markets 

Qualifications 

• Willing to work every scheduled shift throughout the season, including weekends and holidays  
• Early riser who enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions  
• Strong communicator who enjoys talking and working with people of all backgrounds  
• Works well both independently and as a member of a team  
• Comfortable working with the public in a variety of NYC neighborhoods  

Physical Requirements 

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for periods of up to 10 hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Schedule 

Each Greenmarket shift consists of 8-10 hours of on-site work. During the Winter season (Nov-May), most shifts occur   over the weekend and start as early as 6AM. Greenmarket Seasonal Site Leads work a minimum of 1 shift per week and a maximum of 3 shifts per week, plus an additional 1-3 hours of office work per shift. Expect to work 15-20 hours per week, with the opportunity for additional hours covering shifts at various Greenmarket locations. 

Compensation 

The position is a non-exempt, part-time, variable hourly position. It pays $21 per hour and includes only statutory benefits.
 

Location 

Greenmarket operates sites in all five boroughs – all locations are outdoors. 

GrowNYC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or physical disability.