Union Square Greenmarket Operations Coordinator
About The Position
GrowNYC is a 56-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. The Union Square Greenmarket Operations Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of Greenmarket’s flagship market through a combination of regular weekly tasks, seasonal projects, on-demand logistical support, and regular work in the field. The ideal candidate possesses flexibility, initiative, responsiveness, organization, and excellent communication skills. This position reports to the Union Square Operations Manager and works closely with the Union Square General Manager.
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence.
- Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail.
- Competency with Google Suite.
- A go-getter attitude, and the desire to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced team environment.
- Willing to work every scheduled shift throughout the year, including weekends and holidays.
- An early riser who enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Strong commitment to a racially and socially just food system.
- A valid New York State driver's license for at least one year and a willingness to operate a box truck.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese language proficiency (highly preferred).
- Knowledge of sustainable local agriculture/farming, food systems, food access, and/or food justice.
Responsibilities
- Accurately mark farmer spaces according to the Union Square Chalk Guides
- With assistance from the Union Square General Manager, troubleshoot logistics and operations during farmer load-in
- Enforce Greenmarket rules and work closely with the Union Square Greenmarket Operations Manager and the Union Square Greenmarket General Manager to ensure that farmers are in compliance with city and state regulations
- Develop and maintain an inventory of farmer vehicles
- Oversee and track distribution of seasonal parking permits
- Track inventory and deliver supplies and equipment between the GrowNYC office and Union Square, or other locations as needed
- Help maintain and coordinate repair of market equipment, including tents, barricades, and electronic devices
- Help oversee the operation and maintenance of the Union Square Truck
- Assist the Union Square Greenmarket Operations Manager in training Seasonal Site Leads in all aspects of the Opening Operations shift
- Identify and flag any prospective concern arising from staff performance to the USQ Operations Manager
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- long-term disability
- incentive savings plan
- paid time off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- potential for parental leave for full-time regular employees who have been employed with GrowNYC for 175 days
- FSA programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
