The Distribution Apprentice will assist in the management of a CSA site. You must be able to convey the passion behind Local Roots NYC as well as tell the stories of our farmers to our CSA members. Our apprentices are an integral part of our organization and are included in decision making at Local Roots NYC. To those working at Local Roots NYC, we offer flexibility in forming their ideal food job that work within our mission statement and the opportunity to engage in various projects: from planning Meet Your Farmer Events to creating educational materials for youth. We value the work of all our team members and look forward to growing the local food movement with you. You will receive hands on experience at a small food hub, be an integral part of the farm-to-city connection, and have an opportunity to network with other food related businesses and organizations. Apprentices have either been hired or gone off to work at other great food organizations or urban farms.
Responsibilities
Set-up and breakdown of a CSA site
Assist CSA members in picking up shares and using the scale
Learn about CSA shares and the farms we work with to convey information to members Inspire our members with creative cooking and recipe ideas
Help build partnerships with other community organizations and small businesses
Conduct outreach for new CSA members through flyering or events, as well as at CSA pick up
Facilitate cooking demonstrations or other homesteading techniques (optional)
- Prepare simple food samples made from CSA share
Possibility of assisting in operations work 1 day a week at our home base, organizing inventory amongst CSA sites
Qualifications
Passionate about the local food system
Interested in alternative food distribution systems
Extremely organized and pays close attention to detail
Outgoing, friendly personality and an enthusiasm to learn
Excellent customer service and communication skills, must be well-spoken
Sales experience
Ability to problem solve on the spot, good at multi-tasking
Enjoys working independently in a customer service oriented environment
Interested in building community around local food at our CSA pick ups
A love for cooking at home, familiar with seasonality of produce in NYC
Active in social media and proficient in food photography preferred
Experience conducting cooking demonstrations a plus
Time Commitment A minimum of 6 hours per week is required for this apprenticeship and a preferred commitment of 6 months but a minimum of 3 months (June August 25th).
Compensation: This position is ideal for students receiving credit, seeking a work share, or those with an additional source of income. Compensation is either school credit and a complimentary CSA share -or- $10/hr. All Local Roots staff receive discounts to our CSA offerings and are invited to attend visits to our farms. This position begins the first week of June.
To apply, send a brief cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] by June 4th with subject line CSA DISTRIBUTION APPRENTICE. Please
include availability; CSA locations and times can be found on our website. Applicants that can work for a Wednesday or Thursday from 2:30-7pm preferred.
Cover letter should include:
1. What is your ideal work culture?
2. Describe how past jobs made you feel appreciated
2. How do you express gratitude towards your coworkers?
