Farm Business and Marketing Specialist

GrowNYC•New York, NY

11d•$85,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Farm Business and Marketing Specialist will provide Greenmarket farmers and producers with business technical support and training designed to ensure the long-term success of their businesses. Technical assistance is provided through both in-house services and the engagement of third-party consultants. The Farm Business and Marketing Specialist is a part of the Greenmarket team and will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a suite of business and marketing/sales strategy technical assistance programming for Greenmarket farmers and producers. This position will be responsible for working with the Greenmarket Operations team to recruit and onboard new farmers and producers to support farmer success, as well as market program development and sustainability. The ideal candidate for this position has demonstrated project management experience, strong interpersonal skills, a nuanced understanding of business planning, sales and marketing strategies for producers in the Northeast, experience working one-on-one with producers and managing partner organizations and third-party consultants, and strong business acumen.

Requirements

2+ years of experience working with farmers or as part of commercial agricultural businesses
Sophisticated understanding of farm business planning, sales, and marketing strategies for farmers' markets, direct-to-consumer sales, and/ or food businesses
Experience with submitting invoices and tracking payments
Skilled at recruiting, training, and managing outside technical assistance providers, consultants, and vendors
Excellent interpersonal skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and experience working with people from diverse backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, gender (including trans and nonbinary), sexual orientation, class, and religion.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced team environment
Strong initiative and excellent time management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail-oriented with excellent written and public speaking communication skills.
Flexibility and willingness to meet farmers’ emergent needs and to occupy a position that may change in scope in accordance with the needs of the program and organization
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
A valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-English bilingual (strongly preferred, a language assessment will be administrated during the hiring process)
Experience with client or case management.
Experience delivering business technical assistance to farmers.
Passion for supporting regional farmers and commitment to a racially and socially just food system.