ABOUT PROJECT EATS

Founded in 2009 by artist Linda Goode Bryant, Project EATS (PE) is a living installation of art, food, and human ties.  

MISSION

To create networks of community-based food systems in urban communities that have limited or no access to fresh nutritious food. PE food systems grow, harvest, package, process, transport, market, and work to increase the consumption of food that nourishes people in the neighborhoods and housing communities where they live.

VISION

Every neighborhood and community develop and sustainably operate food systems where they live and that these systems are key to the ability of residents to transform their communities into vital hubs of production, distribution, creativity, innovation, and wellbeing where they live healthy lives and thrive.  

GOAL

PE is a catalyst, inspiration, and support of people using whatever resources they have to create the conditions they need to have healthy lives, well-being and thrive in their communities regardless of their level of income or financial wealth. 

PROJECT EATS VALUES

Candidates should share a belief in and commitment to PE’s essential values:

• Imagination: Project EATS is rooted in uncovering possibilities - in soil and in communities. Our team is seeing the big picture.
• Creativity: We are built on the fundamental belief that all humans are artists with the ability to translate what we imagine into something we can perceive. Our team explores our work, goals, and relationships from all angles.
• Resourcefulness: We believe that we can create what we need from what we have. Our goal is to create programs and infrastructure to serve  communities to the fullest.
• Determination: Turning a “can’t” into a “can” is key to PE. Our team will keep going until our goals are reached.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: We do more than check tasks off a list. Our team is going deeper to ensure our work is meeting PE’s purpose, goals, and intent.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Produce Sales Assistant will be responsible for the preparation and execution of the PE sales plan for fresh produce from our farms. As the PE on-site representative, they will work closely with our Farm Manager, Growth and Operations Strategist, and Hydroponics Lead to conduct pricing analysis and planning, and then oversee day-to-day operations of our farm stands, ensuring sales are tracked and executed. They will manage setup, selling, break down; customer management; and POS/marketing/engagement activities.

We currently have four community-based farm stands planned for the season, with about 1 hour for setup and 1 hour for breakdown (days and times tentative):

• St. Barnabas Hospital (Belmont, The Bronx) - Wednesdays 11am-4pm
• MGX (Brownsville, Brooklyn) - Thursdays 11am-4pm
• The Crossing (East Harlem, Manhattan) - Saturdays 11am-3pm
• Essex Market (Lower East Side, Manhattan) - TBD days times but tentatively 2 days per week with one weekday and one weekend day

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct pre-season pricing analysis, identifying market and community rates for our produce
• Supervise and manage daily operations of farm stands to assure success and safety
• Ensure pricing is current in market stan
• Set up and break down the table, produce, and market signage
• Implement PE’s standard operating procedures to ensure all farmstand locations look appealing, are in good working condition, and well maintained
• Support produce sales strategy with the Hydroponics Lead, Farm Manager, and Growth and Operations Specialist by providing customer feedback and pricing/produce trends
• Build customer relationships, promoting good relationships between PE and community
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and increase demand
• Ensure sales data software/programming is being used effectively to accurately track sales and invoicing
• Execute promotional activities 
• Provide recommendations for improvements for current and future farm seasons
• Ensure proper and secure cash handling procedures are being followed

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Mission Alignment
• Sales Execution and Tracking
• Customer Support
• Problem-Solving

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications.  As no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply if you feel that much of the following matches your experience:

• Minimum of 1 year in a similar role, with experience with farm stands or on farms a plus
• Experience with customer service and relationship building 
• Clear and effective verbal and written communications
• Valid driver’s license, experience and comfort operating a commercial van in NYC
• Ability to travel to program sites around the New York City metropolitan area as required
• Bilingual skills, especially Spanish, is a plus
• Analytical thinking and problem solving 
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time
• Ability to respond to communications (written or verbal) in a timely manner
• Have use of a smartphone that can install necessary apps
• Ability to work in all weather conditions 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This full-time seasonal role will pay $20/hour from the start of the season (June) to the end of the season (November). If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply and share your unique history and qualifications. We are committed to understanding individuals and creating compensation that is fair, holistic, transparent and competitive.

Given this is a seasonal role, we do not offer health insurance, but you can opt into employee paid vision and dental insurance, as well as commuter benefits.

LOCATION

New York, New York (farm stands across boroughs)

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Project EATS where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.