Seasonal Weekend Associate
About The Position
Seasonal Weekend Associate Organization Information GrowNYC is a 54-year-old environmental nonprofit organization - helping more than 3 million New Yorkers by providing essential services and taking action to make NYC a livable city, one where every person can enjoy a healthier, more sustainable life. Our Programs: Our network of Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and Wholesale. ensures that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, healthiest local food. We build and support community and school gardens through volunteer days, technical assistance, training, grants and more. We provide 70,000 children each year with programs that provide meaningful interactions with the natural environment. Seasonal Weekend Associate (Part-Time): Position Summary Under the supervision of the Teaching Garden Program Manager, within the Green Space Program, the Weekend Associate is responsible for assisting with the delivery of the Teaching Garden’s weekend public programming. The Weekend Associate is responsible for all aspects of weekend programming including set up, clean up, managing the donation-based farm stand, engaging with members of the public, and maintenance of the garden.
Requirements
- Ability to commit for the duration for the 2026 season - May through October (required)
- Willingness to be in outdoor settings in hot/cold/rainy weather (required)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of sustainable agriculture and urban sustainability (ideal)
- Experience with and desire to work with diverse groups of New Yorkers
- Comfortable enforcing garden rules and protocols with the public
- Some teaching and farming/gardening experience (ideal)
- Customer service experience
Responsibilities
- Engage with the public during the garden’s weekend open hours by encouraging participation in garden-based activities and providing information about the garden and GrowNYC
- Coordinate site prep each morning and site breakdown each afternoon (may include some heavy lifting)
- Manage weekend farm stand, including harvest, set-up, break-down, and handling cash
- With the guidance of the Education Coordinator, develop and implement creative activities or workshops for weekend visitors
- With the guidance of the Farm Coordinator, participate in all aspects of intensive organic vegetable production: watering, weeding, harvesting, record-keeping, pest control, irrigation, and compost management
Benefits
- The position is a non-exempt, PT, Variable hourly position.
- It pays $21 per hour and includes only statutory benefits.
- This position is union eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
