Company description

City Green is a 501(c)3 nonprofit farming and gardening organization, based in Clifton, New Jersey. Our programs offer practical, technical and financial resources to foster equitable access to local food and green spaces, in support of sustainable, healthy communities.

Job description

Harvest and Market Assistants serve as seasonal staff for our farming, Veggie Mobile, and CSA operations. They support every aspect of getting fresh produce to people’s tables, from seeding to harvesting to packing to selling. The Harvest and Market Assistant will work with City Green’s farm team to maintain crop beds and fields as well as harvest, process, and pack vegetables in preparation for City Green’s Veggie Mobile and CSA programs. Harvest and Market Assistants will set up City Green’s farm stand and Veggie Mobile markets, complete customer transactions while providing excellent customer service and information about the fruits and vegetables for sale, and break down the farm stand at the end of each market. Additionally, Harvest and Market Assistants will record transactional data, account for market inventory, engage customers at the market, and more.

Market Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Loading and unloading crates of fresh fruits and vegetables for transport to and from market locations
• Driving the Veggie Mobile to and from each market site, which include local libraries, senior centers, municipal buildings, and more
• Setting up and breaking down farm stands, tents, tables, produce, and displays according to City Green standards
• Ensuring that produce and other food products are stored, displayed, and handled properly
• Completing cash and federal benefit transactions (SNAP, WIC, FMNP) at all Veggie Mobile market sites
• Implementing the “Good Food Bucks” incentive program at all market sites for SNAP and FMNP customers
• Collecting and recording transactional data for each market site
• Providing friendly and respectful customer service to all Veggie Mobile shoppers
• Performing other related assignments as necessary

Farm Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Harvesting, washing, processing, and packing produce for our CSA, wholesale, and market programs
• Assisting in greenhouse tasks including seeding, watering and general maintenance
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly & ability and willingness to work in often uncomfortable physical positions for short or long periods of time (example: we work on our hands and knees often and we work outside in all weather)
• Caring for our farm animals, including feeding, watering, and helping with our rotational grazing systems
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Participation in field work under the leadership of our Director of Agriculture and Farm Manager, including: weeding, transplanting, mulching, tarp moving, mowing and weed whacking

Organization Responsibilities include:

• Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with partners throughout programs
• Maintenance of records and files for contacts and program materials
• Support for printed materials (flyers, newsletters, reports, etc.)
• Procuring materials within organization guidelines and managing expense reporting
• Timely and professional communication with collaborating staff and outside program partners
• Participate in “All Hands On Deck” activities, where all City Green staff cooperate on a large project, event, educational program or volunteer day
• Support initiatives and programs throughout the organization as needed
• Be prepared to represent City Green in a variety of situations with partners, guests, funders, government officials, other stakeholders, and community members
• Adhere to City Green’s principles and policies
• Adhering to City Green’s policies and practices around diversity, equity and inclusion
• Be prepared to support interdepartmental events activities
• Follow organizational policies and standards for safety and liability

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable working with diverse customers
• Comfortable completing and recording monetary and federal benefit transactions in fast-paced settings
• Friendly and positive attitude required
• Experience working closely with a team
• Familiarity with food access, locally grown produce, organic agriculture, and food systems a plus
• Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions and capable of lifting 40-50 lbs
• Must be available on select nights and weekends as needed
• Familiarity with federal benefits (SNAP, WIC, FMNP) a plus
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred
• Valid driver’s license (needed to fulfill lthe job duties) of at least 24 months (driver history check conducted upon hiring)

Hours and Compensation:

• Harvest and Market Assistants are paid $18.50-$19.50/hour depending on experience
• Training will be provided, and several positions are available
• This is a seasonal position (May – November) ranging from 30-35 hours per week
  Harvest and Market Assistants must be available on select weekends and evenings

All City Green Employees Must:

Be authorized to work in the United States
Have a valid driver's license in the state they reside in, at least 2 years driving experience, and be at least 19 years old. Employee’s driver history for the past 4 years must meet City Green’s insurance policy safe driving requirements.

City Green is a non-profit Youth Serving Organization. As such, we require all employees to receive a recommendation of approval for employment from the New Jersey State Police through State and Federal Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Check. Once a candidate has been offered employment by City Green, we will provide instructions to obtain the required documentation.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $19.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline