Project EATS is transforming low income communities into vital hubs for learning, training, and innovation that support the health and wellbeing of their residents. We expand the number of people who can live healthy lives and thrive in their communities regardless of income. We operate 12 farms spanning almost 5 acres located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island and Queens.  We offer training programs to community residents that provide them skills necessary for farming and sales positions. And we offer an array of community health programs to support the healthy living of local residents ranging from Farmacies to workshops for the manufacture of artisanal food-based products.

OUR VALUES 

• Resourcefulness:  We believe when people use whatever resources they have to create resources they need can shape social, economic, and cultural conditions that support their well-being.
• Understanding:  We believe consideration, thoughtfulness, and tolerance are essential to catalyzing and supporting the process of change.
• Creativity:  We believe imagination, new ways of seeing, and fresh ideas lead to new possibilities, strategies, and opportunities to turn “can’t” into “can”.
• Determination:  We believe tenacity and willpower are necessary to create change that improves the way we live.

SEASONAL FARMER
We are currently seeking seasonal farmers to join our team in 2019. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is interested in learning soil-based, high production vegetable farming in the heart of New York City.  This position offers competitive hourly pay for anyone who’s willing to work hard, work quickly and learn an exciting trade by getting their hands dirty! Preference will be given to candidates with experience in production farming, but we are willing to consider those who are passionate about learning how to farm - or a motivated candidate just looking for a cool job supporting an important mission.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Seasonal farmers will be involved in all aspects of our diverse network of small farming plots throughout the city. Typical daily tasks on-farm will include:

• seeding trays for propagation
• transplanting in the field
• direct sowing
• harvesting and processing vegetables
• hand weeding and cultivation
• general crop maintenance tasks
• mowing, weed whacking and other grounds maintenance tasks as required

Applicants must be willing to work long hours outdoors in all weather conditions.  Daily tasks must be performed in accordance to the specifications of the farm site manager.  Seasonal farmers must be open-minded about being asked to perform what can seem like monotonous tasks on a regular basis, while always remaining committed to meeting PE quality standards.

Seasonal farmers will find opportunities to integrate themselves into PE programming, exploring avenues to interact with the community through our markets and various community outreach initiatives.  As our organization continues to expand, you may find room for growth with Project EATS if you are someone who’s motivated and interested in supporting our mission in New York City.