Position Summary

The Inspections & Compliance Program maintains the integrity of the Greenmarket program, ensuring that all the producers who apply and sell at our Greenmarket locations abide by our rules and by local, state, and federal regulations. Reporting to the Inspections & Compliance Program Manager, the Inspections & Compliance Coordinator provides administrative support in data management, documentation, program compliance, audits, and field inspections.

Inspections & Compliance Program Coordinator Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

Data Management:

• Manage the entry and continuous updating of producer information in Greenmarket’s FileMaker database.
• Track and manage the intake of Greenmarket Producer new product and request-to-purchase submissions.
• Act as a liaison between the Inspections & Compliance Program Manager and Greenmarket Operations team regarding new products, requests-to-purchase, and inspection-related issues.
• Organize and review incoming Greenmarket applications.
• Organize data entry and help optimize processes in line with SOPs.

Compliance:

• Review Greenmarket site lead market reports and queries from the Greenmarket Operations team to support program compliance.
• Provide support and help gather documentation to investigate program infractions and non-compliance.

Audits & Inspections:

• Help facilitate product audits at Greenmarket site locations.
• Coordinate with the Greenmarket Operations team to ensure completion of requested at-market audits.
• Organize Greenmarket Producer product receipts for review to assess product transparency and traceability.
• Prepare documentation and background research on Producers in advance of Inspections visits.
• Assist at on-site farm inspections and production facilities throughout the Greenmarket region.

Research & Projects:

• Assist with research on inspections and compliance issues as needed and requested.
• Assist in creation of and maintenance of program standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience managing information and data.
• Ability to perform basic quantitative analysis in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent research, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Works well both independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work with people from diverse backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, gender (including trans* and nonbinary), sexual orientation, class, and religion.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a proactive, results-driven orientation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive.
• Passionate about farming, farmers markets, local agriculture, and/or food access.
• Strong commitment to a racially and socially just food system.
• Experience with local agriculture, food processing, or food production a plus.
• Ability to travel to regional farms within 250 miles of NYC (transportation will be provided).
• Valid NYS driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Experience using FileMaker or other database systems a plus.
• Spanish skills preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to walk long distances over rough terrain.
• The ability to drive long distances, with some overnight stays.

Schedule

The position is full-time, 35-40 hours per week. Must be available to work on weekends periodically.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt full-time salary position. This position is union eligible. It pays $50,000 - 53,000 per year and includes full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long Term disability, Incentive Savings plan, paid holidays, sick leave, loan forgiveness program, PTO, commute, and FSA programs).

Location

This position involves a combination of office work, on-site farm visits, facility inspections, and market visits. Remote work is available with a minimum of 2-days office presence. Field work is required.