Project eats hiring sales associate farm stands multiple locations east harlem - united states, newyork

Project eats (pe) seeks an experienced sales associates to work at our farm stand locations. in
2022, pe will operate four (4) farms stands that are in the bronx, brooklyn, and manhattan. this
position will report directly to the sales manager.
if you are passionate about the value of fresh food, community farming, and food equity,
project eats can provide you with opportunities to create real change by supporting and
increasing the health and wellbeing of new yorkers, especially in communities where there is
limited access to fresh, locally grown food.
since 2009, project eats has sustainably grown and equitably distributed organically grown
food on 21 farms and provided learning programs in 12 public schools and 14 new york city
communities where people need fresh healthy, nutritious food.
key duties and responsibilities
work with the sales manager and farm director to effectively carry out and achieve the
goals of pe’s 2022 farm stand operations and make healthy food more accessible in our
communities. you will be responsible for daily farm stand set up and organization, recording
farm stand sales and interacting with community members at each farm stand location.
daily sales operations
the primary responsibilities of the sales associate as follows:
 set up and break down the farm stand at the beginning and end of each sales day
 follow proper cash handing procedures and sales recording
 maintain the farm stand and materials in presentable and good working condition
 restock the farm stand throughout the shift
 record opening and closing produce inventory
 speak to the community members about the different produce offerings and how to
prepare or eat the different items
 welcome all project eats customers to the stand and be able to speak about the
different community offerings and programs available at the stand
required skills & experience

 minimum of 1 year food retail sales experience; farm sales experience a plus
 experience using a pos system (experience with snap, health bucks and fmnp
payments a plus)
 experience with relationship building, especially within diverse communities
 ability to follow specific detailed instructions
 clear and effective verbal and written communications
 analytical thinking and problem solving with organizational skills
 bilingual skills, especially spanish, is a plus

mandatory personal characteristics 
 a team player that is committed to pe’s mission
 self-motivated with a bias towards action
 hospitable, kind, empathetic
 willingness to go the extra mile when needed
 sound judgment and integrity
 comfortable with ambiguity
 passion for continuous learning

the above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be asked and expected to perform
different tasks as necessitated by your supervisor.
this role will require working hours that best serve and benefit our communities’ needs and
may fall outside of traditional working hours. saturday working hours will be required as
needed.

about project eats
growing urban food networks to create livable futures
project eats (pe) occupies a unique space in the urban agricultural landscape of new york city. 
founded in 2009 by artist linda goode bryant, project eats seeks to catalyze and support
residents and infrastructure of low-wealth urban communities to increase their own ability to
create conditions that transform their neighborhoods into vital hubs for health and wellbeing. 
pe believes that increased self-determination and resiliency in these communities will enhance
their economic power and food sovereignty.
the pe model features small-plot, community-based and operated, high-yield farms – both
ground-level and rooftop.  using sustainable, primarily hand-grown, farming methods, and
employing seeding, succession planning, and carbon waste reuse, pe works to maximize crop
yields and provide the community with ease of access to healthy, ultra-local ‘income
appropriate’ food.  pe also operates community farm stands, food pantries, and food
farmacies, to increase resident access to and consumption of nutritious food, and offers an
array of workforce development, employment, and learning opportunities for community
members.  the use of art in pe programs increases the use of imagination, creativity,
commitment, and determination as tools for reshaping social, economic, cultural, and
environmental conditions in communities that support their ability to thrive and enhance their
visions of what’s possible.
for skilled and experienced farmers, project eats provides you with opportunities to use and
expand your skills, experience, and passion for farming in a city where you can actively engage
with a range of diverse communities, social activities, the arts, and culture.

more info: compensation: $16-18 depending on experience employment type: part-time job title: sales associate non-profit organization


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