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in New York, NY
Greenmarket Market Manager- GrowNYC - Full-time / Part-time
Hours | Part-time, Full-time |
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Location | 100 Gold Street, 3300 New York, New York |
About this job
The Market Manager position is seasonal and is comprised of three equally important components – operations, promotions and managing the Healthy Exchange, our at-market food access programs. We are searching for outgoing, decisive, flexible, organized early-risers who can prioritize tasks. A basic understanding of growing practices and the seasonality of local food is beneficial.
Market Manager Responsibilities:
Operations
- Oversee market set up - position farmer trucks and tents according to the market layout.
- Complete daily reports and other market paperwork by assigned deadlines.
- Enforce Greenmarket rules and regulations.
- Resolve conflict in the market as it arises, between farmers, customers, and the public.
- Attend weekly meetings in the office at 100 Gold Street.and regularly communicate with supervisors regarding markets.
Promotions & Outreach
- Communicate and maintain relationships with customers, community leaders, park employees, local merchants, construction personnel, outside vendors, politicians, etc. while representing Greenmarket.
- Plan and conduct cooking demonstrations and other at-market promotional events.
- Perform outreach in the local community to promote markets, and the use of EBT/Food Stamps at the market.
Food Access- Healthy Exchange Programs
- Perform EBT and debit/credit transactions at market and maintain accurate records of those transactions using Greenmarket reporting platforms.
- Learn about and educate customers on a variety of food access and incentive programs.
Physical Requirements: This position requires working outdoors and standing for lengthy periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures, and in a potentially noisy environment. Market Managers must be able to lift heavy equipment and supplies, up to 50lbs.
Ideal Qualifications:- Early-riser who enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Passionate about farming, farmers markets, local agriculture, cooking and/or food access
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays; especially Saturdays.
- Experience in community outreach and/or education
- Enjoys talking with people of all backgrounds
- Works well both independently and as a member of a team
- Creative problem-solver, able to troubleshoot and use good judgement to make on-the-spot decisions
- Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
- Be willing to obtain a valid Department of Health’s Food Protection Certificate within the first month of being hired.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a cargo van (not required for all positions).
- Fluency in multiple languages (especially, but not limited to, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese) a big plus.
Full and part time positions are available, and we will be hiring on a rolling basis. Market Manager positions generally run from mid-May through November. High season requires dedication and therefore, requests for time off (other than sick days) cannot be easily accommodated. Some positions may transition from part-time to full-time and from seasonal to year-round as the season progresses.
The Market Manager position pays $16/hour and includes statutory benefits. For additional information, please visit Submit cover letter, resume and three references to Pam Knepper, . Combine all submissions into one PDF and include “Market Manager” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please indicate where you heard about the position and whether you seek a part-time or full-time employment. Interviews will be on a rolling basis.
GrowNYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.