Seasonal Greenmarket Site Lead

Position Summary

Site Leads are Greenmarket’s representatives to the public. During the season, 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 is responsible for performing a variety of tasks from three equally important pillars – operations, promotions, and food access.

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

• Coordinate market layout by overseeing the placement of farmers' tents and vehicle parking to align with the market's setup.
• Set up and break down GrowNYC information tent, folding tables, and perform other manual tasks
• Complete daily reports and other site-specific paperwork by assigned deadlines
• Follow and enforce market rules and regulations
• Address and resolve disputes that may arise between farmers, customers,
  and the public
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor and on-going trainings, as needed
  

• 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 market
  

Qualifications

• Willing to work every scheduled shift throughout the April-November 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
• Valid NYS driver’s license, and willingness to drive cargo van or small box truck throughout NYC.

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
A Greenmarket shift consists of 8-10 hours of on-site work (plus an additional 1-3 hours of office work per shift). Shifts start as early as 6AM, with the majority falling on weekends. Seasonal Site Leads will work a flexible schedule with a minimum of 1 shift per week and a maximum of 3 shifts per week. Placement is determined by the availability and logistical needs of the markets. Expect to work between 15-35 hours per week. The season runs from April – November.

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.

Contact

GrowNYC

P.O. Box 2327
New York, NY 10272 212-788-7900

For additional information, please see our website: grownyc.org