Service Operations Associate

The Service Operations Associate is a key position responsible for supporting the logistics and smooth operations of Green City Force EcoHub sites. The Service Operations Associate supports our EcoHub sites through a range of activities including (but not limited to): Corps Member training and education preparing and implementing Service site grounds planning and scheduling site maintenance activities leading infrastructure projects record keeping coordinating deliveries with vendors and liaising with partners and volunteers supporting the EcoHubs.

In this role the Service Operations Associate must be comfortable being outdoors in various weather conditions is expected to perform physical tasks and must exhibit problemsolving skills based on sound agricultural and Service learning practices. All GCF staff must model the professional behavior standard of excellence values and culture that Green City Force seeks to build in its own Corps Members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Site Support Maintenance and Management

• Support the Senior Farm Operations Manager to ensure consistent timely and effective operations across all EcoHubs.

• Coordinate with Service Corps EcoHub site teams to set weekly priorities develop task lists and organize team assignments providing technical assistance as needed.

• Manage site inventory and equipment ensuring supplies are maintained and tracked.

• Maintain accurate daily records in collaboration with Service Coordinators including harvests maintenance energy/water use and infrastructure projects.

• Support the Senior Farm Operations Manager in leading sitelevel efforts to meet farm production and distribution goals; provide regular updates on progress across EcoHubs.

• Support EcoHub programming such as farm stands tastings workshops and Harvest Fests including planning and material procurement.

• Ensure onsite signage and outreach materials are printed stocked and up to date.

• Maintain and repair key infrastructure including irrigation systems solar arrays high tunnels and trellises.

• Collaborate with the Senior Farm Operations Manager to improve farm yield and expand infrastructure as needed.

Youth Development and Community Engagement

• Support Green City Forces youth development model by working alongside Corps Members in EcoHub activitiesguiding teaching and modeling best practices as they carry out tasks and responsibilities.

• Represent Green City Force positively at EcoHubs by maintaining respectful professional relationships with community members partners and staff.

• Assist with fieldbased carpentry trainings for Corps Members including safe tool use and basic construction techniques.

• Support agricultural trainings onsite by helping facilitate activities and reinforcing instruction provided by senior team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 23 years experience in urban agriculture with intermediate infrastructure experience and general sustainability sector knowledge

• Motivation to educate young adults and NYC public housing community members in a youthled urban agricultural setting including comfortability with direct youth development overseeing young adults and providing realtime coaching and collaborative learning opportunities

• Strong commitment to urban agriculture social and economic justice and sustainable development with a passion for Green City Forces missionprior experience as a Green City Force Corps Member is a plus

• Valid Drivers License for at least 6 months with ability to drive a cargo van in New York City OR on track to obtain license within 3 months of start date

• Available for a TuesdaySaturday schedule including early mornings and primarily inperson and onsite work

• Advanced ability to safely operate and maintain EcoHub site tools and relevant machinery

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal and motivational skills including excellent collaborative and teamwork skillscan take direction accordingly

• Excellent ability to consistently meet deadlines work collaboratively with other Green City Force departments manage multiple projects simultaneously and turn around assigned tasks quickly without compromising quality

• OSHA 40 and CPR & First Aid certificationwill be provided if applicant does not have

• Capacity to work autonomously and manage projects independently under the direction of the Senior Farm Operations Managerhighly organized selfstarter with the competency to structure tasks establish priorities and set goals across various levels of Green City Force staff

About GCF:

Green City Forces AmeriCorps program prepares young adults aged 1824 who reside in the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) or lowincome housing in NYC and have a high school diploma or equivalency for careers through green service. Being part of the Service Corps is a fulltime commitment encompassing service training and skillsbuilding experiences related to healthier buildings and communities. GCF is committed to the ongoing success of our alumni.

GCFs programs are rooted in the belief that these young NYC residents are uniquely positioned through leadership training and service to drive change in public housing communities while building skills earning certifications and gaining experience to help achieve economic prosperity. Partnerships with residents local and citywide organizations and agencies funders and employers are essential for the holistic approach required to realize the change we envision.

Benefits: Generous leave comprehensive medical & dental benefits generous paid time off prepaid monthly metrocard

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and a cover letter through TRINET no phone calls