Company description

Project EATS (PE) occupies a unique space in the urban agricultural landscape of New York City. Founded in 2009 by artist and social activist Linda Goode Bryant, Project EATS is a living installation transforming vacant lots and rooftops into neighborhood-based farms catalyzing creativity and cultivating greater food sovereignty. Project EATS 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. We have operated over 20 farms on nearly 5 acres of land across New York, now running soil, hydroponic, and green roof farms across Brownsville, Brooklyn; the Lower East Side; East Harlem; Belmont in the Bronx; and on Wards Island. We partner with the community through resident engagement, workforce development and community-building activities.

Job description

Project EATS (PE) seeks someone who has a comprehensive background in farming as well as a strong interest in health advocacy and food sovereignty. This person will be joining our dynamic and growing team as the program instructor for community-based agricultural and wellness programs. Our programming is designed
for high-school aged youth, adults, and families who PE joins with to create community-based food systems consisting of small-plot, high-yield farms, plant-based enterprises, and activities that increase their consumption of healthy, nutritious food and their ability to shape conditions in their communities that makes it possible for them to live healthily and thrive. Currently, our community programs are offered in the following communities: Brownsville (Brooklyn), Belmont (Bronx), the Lower East Side and East Harlem (Manhattan).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development + Delivery

● Work closely with the OWB Program Manager in refining curriculum /workshops offered as part of PEAS (Project EATS Afterschool Program) and
Farmacy/Community Health Programs derived from evaluations and first hand instructor observations in order to ensure programming reflects community
needs and program achievement goals are being met.
● Deliver "hands on" instruction in traditional and non-traditional "classroom" spaces i.e. farms (rooftop and on land), shared community spaces and
residential buildings that reflects PE’s method and practice of developing and providing “learning by doing” opportunities that support and increase resident skills, knowledge, and expertise in a diverse array of communities.

Engage + Enroll Program Participants

● Recruit and maintain quality connection/relationships with residents that strengthen the topics of learning to be implemented at home and support their long-term participation.

Ongoing Program Evaluation

● Work alongside OWB Programs Manager to maintain and strengthen working relationships with schools and other partners.
● Participate in OWB Program cross-trainings to ensure baseline support across programs is met if needed.
● Provide weekly reports to OWB Programs Manager with implementation updates and metrics on program participants progress.

REQUIRED SKILLS + EXPERIENCE

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
● Two years directly instructing youth/adults in formal and/or non-formal settings, curriculum development is a plus.
● At least a season (or equivalent time) working/volunteering on a farm site or
community garden space with the understanding that PE curriculum is based on Farm Training, Culinary Training (nutrition and wellness) and food justice.
● Good communicator with well-rounded interpersonal skills who can produce clear verbal and written communication.
● Ability to speak Spanish or Mandarin is a plus.

MANDATORY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

● A team player that is committed to PE’s mission
● Empathetic and self-aware of social + personal biases
● Comfortable working outdoors
● Self-motivated with bias towards action
● Sound judgment and integrity
● Passion for continuous learning
● Believes that food sovereignty is integral to personal and community liberation efforts

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be asked to perform different tasks as necessitated by your supervisor.

This role will require working hours that best serve and benefit our communities’ needs and may fall outside of traditional working hours of Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm.
Frequent travel between communities is also required, pre-paid Metro Card provided.

BENEFITS
● Employer-paid medical (after 90 days)
● 10 paid holidays per calendar year
● Paid time of during the December holiday

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 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 characteristics as established under law.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

Deadline

April 17, 2025