What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fresh Vibes Market Coordinator position at The Campaign Against Hunger?
About the Organization
The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH) is one of the most robust anti-hunger advocates in New York City, supporting over 1 million New Yorkers facing food and economic insecurity. TCAH's mission is to empower its neighbors to lead healthier, more productive, and self-sufficient lives by increasing their access to nutritious food and related resources. TCAH's programs and services include on-site SNAP and healthcare enrollment, benefits access, job referrals, assistance with applications for city services including housing, workforce development programs for youth, a client choice superpantry, inter-generational nutrition programs, urban farming and farmer's markets, Cafe and community food distribution. With an annual budget of $21 million and a staff size of 90, TCAH is looking to expand its dynamic team. You can find out more at our website : www.tcahnyc.org
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
Fresh Vibes Market is a mobile farm fresh market featuring low cost produce from The Campaign Against Hunger's Urban Agro-Ecological Centers and local farmers. The Campaign Against Hunger's Fresh Vibes Market provides fresh, affordable produce to the community and additional services. The mobile unit is also equipped with a mobile classroom, a benefits access area, produce storage bins, as well as a cook-top and refrigerated areas for the storage of prepared foods. This allows TCAH to offer a wide variety of services in a single stop, including one-on-one benefits counseling, tax preparation and filing, SNAP screenings, fitness classes, nutrition workshops, cooking demos, as well as fresh produce and other healthful foods. Thanks to the support of the Fresh Vibes Market, we expect to continue making progress in fighting obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and other chronic diet-preventable illnesses, just as we have been doing for more than 20 years.
The Fresh Vibes Market Coordinator must be an outgoing, friendly, and dependable individual, who is consistently available to work on designated market days and during events. This position will report directly to the Farmers Market Manager and the Chief Operating Officer.
- Compose market operations each week making sure all support materials are charged, ready, and onboard the vehicle (materials include the cash box; iPad / POS system, SNAP machine, price signs, market signs, etc.)
- Ensure that the Fresh Vibes vehicle maintains its cleanliness, safety and appeal to customers.
- Organize produce for display, set-up, and break down
- Determine when produce is expired and remove expired products
- Establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
- Provide above-and-beyond customer service at market sites engaging and encouraging current and potential customers to try new products
- Coordinate leftover produce for future market sales
- Must have excellent oral communication and leadership skills
- Dissolve conflicts and handle customer complaints in a professional manner
- Interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face-to-face
- Accurately administer cash, credit, SNAP, and FMNP sales transactions to customers using a custom POS application
- Complete end-of-day financial report and enter into database
Position Requirements
Desired Qualifications :
Salary 17 / Hr. Competitive based on experience
We're especially interested in hiring individuals who are passionate about building community and fighting food injustice!
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $21
