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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FAA - GMKT OPS

GrowNYC · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
Management$100k–$115k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Greenmarket Operations oversees day-to-day operations for GrowNYC’s 45 farmers' markets throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This role is responsible for advancing operational excellence and program strategy to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of all markets. The Assistant Director oversees operational management, staffing systems, and budget and fiscal management.

Assistant Director of FAA Responsibilities

  • Oversee market assignments and reservations for 200+ Greenmarket Producers across 45 Greenmarket sites, using GrowNYC’s custom-built FileMaker database.
  • Work with the Greenmarket Inspections and Compliance team to develop and guide internal processes for the intake, processing, and approval of Greenmarket Producer applications.
  • Work with the Greenmarket Inspections & Compliance team, the FAA Director, and the Farmer & Community Advisory Committee (FCAC) to create, improve, and interpret market rules and regulations, as well as consistent enforcement protocols.
  • Develop and manage FAA’s FileMaker Database system.
  • Advise and supervise appropriate staff coordinating with City agencies, neighborhood partners, and community organizations on all operational aspects of GrowNYC’s food retail locations, including permits, contracts, construction, parking issues, and ongoing logistics.
  • Ensure GrowNYC’s adherence to the operations-related terms and conditions of its License Agreement with the NYC Department of Parks.
  • Organize and facilitate weekly operations meetings to coordinate communications and logistics amongst market staff.
  • Perform administrative duties and attend in-office and virtual staff meetings.
  • Attend Community Board and local neighborhood meetings as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Six (6) to eight (8) years of work experience in project management and program development, preferably in an agriculture-related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing staff (preferably supervisory experience similar in scope to current Greenmarket field-based staffing) with a people-centered leadership style and demonstrated ability to manage managers.
  • Excellent written and public speaking communication skills, with a desire and proven ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and knowledge levels.
  • Demonstrated experience with creating, managing, and monitoring budgets.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, including a willingness to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a proactive, results-driven orientation.
  • Dispute mediation and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively.
  • Agile with the ability to focus on meeting emergent needs and be adaptable to continuous change.
  • Strong commitment to a racially and socially just food system.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
  • Willingness to travel and work in all neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs of NYC.
  • A valid driver’s license and willingness to occasionally drive a cargo van.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of sustainable local agriculture/farming, food systems, food access, and/or food justice.
  • Spanish language proficiency (preferred, not required).

Compensation

This full-time, exempt, and salaried role pays $100,000 - $115,000 annually, and includes benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, incentive savings plan, paid time off, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, FSA programs, and potential for parental leave for full-time regular employees who have been employed with GrowNYC for 175 days). This position is not union-eligible/not a part of the bargaining unit.

Location

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of three (3) days per week in our Manhattan office, with a mandatory presence on Wednesdays. In-person field-based work at Greenmarket locations is required.

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