Job Description

Seasonal Weekend Associate

Organization Information

GrowNYC is a 54-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.

Our Programs:

• Our network of Greenmarkets, Farmstands, and Wholesale. ensures that all New Yorkers have access to the freshest, healthiest local food.
• We build and support community and school gardens through volunteer days, technical assistance, training, grants and more.
• We provide 70,000 children each year with programs that provide meaningful interactions with the natural environment.

Seasonal Weekend Associate (Part-Time):

Under the supervision of the Teaching Garden Program Manager, within the Green Space Program, the Weekend Associate is responsible for assisting with the delivery of the Teaching Garden’s weekend public programming. The Weekend Associate is responsible for all aspects of weekend programming including set up, clean up, managing the donation-based farm stand, engaging with members of the public, and maintenance of the garden.

Requirements

Weekend Associate Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

• Engage with the public during the garden’s weekend open hours by encouraging participation in garden-based activities and providing information about the garden and GrowNYC
• Coordinate site prep each morning and site breakdown each afternoon (may include some heavy lifting)
• Manage weekend farm stand, including harvest, set-up, break-down, and handling cash
• With the guidance of the Education Coordinator, develop and implement creative activities or workshops for weekend visitors
• With the guidance of the Farm Coordinator, participate in all aspects of intensive organic vegetable production: watering, weeding, harvesting, record-keeping, pest control, irrigation, and compost management

Qualifications

• Ability to commit for the duration for the 2026 season - May through October (required)
• Knowledge of sustainable agriculture and urban sustainability (ideal)
• Experience with and desire to work with diverse groups of New Yorkers
• Comfortable enforcing garden rules and protocols with the public
• Willingness to be in outdoor settings in hot/cold/rainy weather (required)
• Some teaching and farming/gardening experience (ideal)
• Customer service experience

Physical Requirements

Ability to carry bulky and heavy items up to 50 lbs. Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).

Schedule
14 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm from May 1st through October 31st.

Compensation

The position is a non-exempt, PT, Variable hourly position. It pays $21 per hour and includes only statutory benefits. This position is union eligible.

Location

Teaching Garden on Governors Island

Applications

Qualified candidates for the Seasonal Weekend Associate position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis starting 4/1. Due to the volume of employment applications received, GrowNYC is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Application deadline is April 10th, 2026.

Contact

GrowNYC

P.O. Box 2327

New York, NY 10272

212-788-7900

For additional information, please see our website: grownyc.org

GrowNYC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or physical disability.