Greenmarket Managers

Greenmarket is a program of GrowNYC, formerly Council on the Environment of NYC. Greenmarket's mission is to promote regional agriculture and ensure a continuing supply of fresh local produce for New Yorkers. Greenmarket supports farmers and preserves farmland for the future by providing regional, small family farmers with opportunities to sell their fruits, vegetables and other farm products to New Yorkers.

Position Overview:

This position is seasonal, and is comprised of 2 equally important components - operations and promotions. The operations aspect of this position includes rules enforcement, paperwork, meeting deadlines, and overseeing the physical layout of outdoor farmers' markets. The promotional aspect of this position includes both at market promotions and neighborhood outreach.

We are seeking applicants from all 5 boroughs to manage markets within their communities. Since markets are located in many diverse neighborhoods, some positions may require proficiency in Spanish, Chinese, or other languages. The position requires very good communications skills, the ability to think on one's feet and the willingness to work long days in all weather, weekends and holidays. We are searching for outgoing, decisive, flexible, detail-oriented early-risers. A firm understanding of seasonal, local food and growing practices is beneficial.

Agriculture is seasonal in New York, and so is the job of a Greenmarket market manager. This market manager position will begin immediately, and depending upon market assignments, will go through November or December. Full time positions will be 35-40 hours/week with little opportunity for time off. Hours for part time positions may vary. Saturdays are a requirement for all positions.

Responsibilities:

Below is a list of some, but not all, of a market manager's duties:

• Enforce Greenmarket rules and regulations.
• Determine farmer truck and tent locations according to market layout.
• Complete manager's report and other market paperwork by assigned deadlines.
• Conduct cooking demonstrations and other at market promotional events.
• Perform outreach in the local community to promote markets.
• Perform EBT promotions and transactions as necessary (Electronic Benefits Transfer - Food Stamps program).
• Be able to talk with people in the markets (e.g. customers, community leaders, park employees, local merchants, construction personnel, unauthorized film crews, outside vendors, politicians), answer questions and represent Greenmarket.
• Provide weekly e-mail updates to supervisors regarding markets.
• Attend weekly meetings with direct supervisor.
• Set-up and maintain an electronic market plan; prepare maps/layouts of markets; maintain contact list.
• Maintain an accurate record of EBT transactions, tokens sold and redeemed, Health Bucks distributed and other required paperwork at the market and in the office.
• Promote use of Food Stamps at the market.

Qualifications:

Physical Requirements:

• Work outdoors, standing and walking for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours in a day), sometimes in extreme temperatures.
• Transport heavy/bulky items.
• Work in a potentially noisy environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Language skills are a plus.
• Knowledge of NYC communities for promotion also very beneficial.

To Apply:

For additional information, please see our website.

Please submit cover letter and resume via email.  Interviews will be on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer.