Project eats hiring delivery driver manhattanbrooklynbronx east harlem - united states, newyork

Project eats (pe) seeks an experienced delivery driver to transport produce between our farms
and our farm stands and to our other customers around the city. in 2022, pe will operate four
(4) farms stands that are in the bronx, brooklyn, and manhattan and have at least three (3)
customers requiring deliveries, and that number is expected to grow by the end of the year.
this position will report directly to the sales manager while also interacting with other team
members in the farm operations.
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 to effectively carry out and achieve the goals of pe’s 2022 sales
operations and make healthy food more accessible in our communities. you will support the
day-to-day delivery operations and other potential projects that support pe’s overall mission
and goals.

daily driver operations
the primary responsibilities of the delivery driver are as follows:
 load and unload the boxes/containers of various produce at our farm sites and
customer locations in a safe and timely manner
 review orders (invoices) before and after delivery to ensure orders are complete and
accurate
 gather signed invoices upon delivery
 engage with customers as needed upon delivery; provide any relative feedback to the
appropriate teams
 adhere to assigned routes and timelines
 transport any necessary farm materials between locations on a weekly basis
 fill the delivery vans with gas as needed (pe will provide a payment method)
 maintain the delivery van in a clean and food safe manner
 must be able to bend over, twist, kneel, climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
required skills & experience
 minimum of 1-2 years driving experience in nyc; food delivery experience a plus
 valid ny state driver’s license
 clean driving record
 ability to follow and adhere to nyc traffic and parking laws
 ability to drive a cargo van
 ability to follow specific detailed instructions
 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 likely start around 25 hours per week, building up to 40 hours as we build out
commercial sales by the end of the summer. the job may occasionally require weekend, early-
morning, and holiday work. overtime pay (1.5x base rate, per hour) will apply for any additional
hours worked beyond 40 hours per week.

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: $18-$20 depending on experience employment type: part-time job title: delivery driver non-profit organization

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