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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to PE’s Farm Manager, the Fulltime Seasonal Farmer will use high-yield farming methods to support and establish financially viable small plot farms in New York City. The farmer will work competently and efficiently to ensure we produce the amount of marketable crop yields we project each year. They will also support a skilled and dedicated team of farm volunteers and resident workforce farmers and participate in community farm activities that strengthen resident ties to the farms.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greenhouse propagation
• Field operations, including, but not limited to:
  • hand transplanting and direct sowing
  • hand weeding and cultivation
  • general crop maintenance and bed preparation and rotation
  • pest management
  • harvesting and processing vegetables
• Grounds and infrastructure maintenance, including irrigation oversight and equipment maintenance
• Delivery of crops to PE sales locations and customers (limited but may be needed on occasion)
• Data entry and reporting, specifically for harvest
• Engage community and customers at PE’s sales locations as needed, as a farm facilitator in workforce development workshops, and as a guest farm specialist in community program activities.

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

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Mission and Culture Alignment
• Daily Farm Operations
• Time and Quality Management
• Community Engagement

GOALS OF ROLE

Work with the Farm Manager and other farmers to effectively carry out and achieve the goals of PE’s 2025 farm operations plan to sustainably grow food at each farm that meets the standards and KPIs set for crop yields, quality, and crop loss.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

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:

• Two or more seasons of soil vegetable farming; rooftop, orchard/fruit and hydroponic farming experience is a plus
• Knowledge and experience using small farming tools and techniques
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently up to 50 hours a week during the height of the summer growing season
• Effective and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
• Ability to lift or move heavy items, up to 50 pounds
• Comfort and experience working with large and diverse groups of people
• A valid driver’s license, experience and comfort operating a commercial van in NYC

LOCATION

Seasonal farmers will work at our various sites during the season.

Typical hours are 8am-4pm. Frequent travel between farms/communities is also required. The season will run from May – November.

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.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

April 30, 2025