Seasonal Farmstand Site Staff and Site Lead

About the role

GrowNYC operates a network of Greenmarkets, Farmstands and wholesale programs that give New Yorkers access to fresh, locally sourced food. The Farmstand Site Staff and Site Lead positions are seasonal, part-time or full-time, depending on applicant availability and program needs. Each site is typically staffed by 2-4 Site Staff and 1 Site Lead. Shifts run from July through November, with hours ranging from 6.5 to 35 per week; some shifts require driving a cargo van.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and break down the Farmstand, carry produce bags up to 65 lbs, fold tables and tents, and stand up to 8 hours per shift
• Handle daily market operations: product display, merchandising, sales, customer service, inventory and site clean-up
• Answer customer questions about products, sourcing and food preparation, and de-escalate conflicts
• Educate customers on food access and nutrition incentive programs, and process debit/credit, cash, SNAP/EBT and other benefit transactions
• Conduct cooking demonstrations, run promotional events, post content on social media and do community outreach
• Site Leads also oversee operations, delegate tasks, stock site bins, manage cash and equipment, keep transaction records, deposit cash within 24 hours of closing, maintain accounting records, write weekly reports and run the daily schedule
• Drivers safely operate a cargo van, complete pre-trip inspections, report vehicle issues, park legally and deliver unsold food donations

Required profile

• Willingness to work every scheduled shift, including weekends and holidays, in all weather
• Retail or customer service experience
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
• Site Leads: cash-handling experience, attention to detail, Google Suite competency and creative problem solving
• Drivers: valid driver's license with at least one year of experience, satisfactory record, and cargo van experience
• Ideal: passion for farming and food access, community outreach experience, fluency in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese

What we offer

• Pay of $21 per hour for Staff and Driver roles and $22 per hour for the Lead role
• Non-exempt seasonal, variable hourly position with statutory benefits only
• All positions are union-eligible