Farm Crew (Javits K. Jacobs Convention Center) at Brooklyn Grange, LLC – Brooklyn, New York

LOCATION: NEW YORK, NY

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME, SEASONAL

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Brooklyn Grange, the world’s leading soil-based rooftop farming business, is seeking a focused, hard-working individual with at least one year of farming experience to join the crew at the 1-acre Jacob K. Javits Convention Center rooftop farm in Manhattan.

Crew members report to onsite Farm Manager and support a range of production activities, including greenhouse propagation, bed preparation, cultivation and harvest, packing vegetable orders, compost management, pest and disease treatment, and occasional infrastructure projects.

The farm is a fast-paced, public-facing environment where quality, efficiency, and attention to detail are essential. As part of a four-person crew, team members should communicate well, work collaboratively, and take pride in maintaining a clean, productive workspace. This physically demanding role requires working outdoors in all weather, repeatedly lifting heavy loads, and spending extended periods kneeling, bending, squatting, and reaching. This is a hand-scale rooftop farm that relies heavily on people-power and non-mechanised means of production.

This is a Prevailing Wage position, subject to all applicable related rules, regulations, and employment terms.

SCHEDULE:

We are looking for dedicated individuals who are interested in committing to the full season on the farm, from, approximately, April/May - October, ranging from 35-40 hours/week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake manual production work, including propagation, bed preparation, transplanting, hand-weeding, mulching, trellising, pruning, irrigation set-up and monitoring, pest and disease management, general plant care, etc.
• Propagate, cultivate, and care for field crops under the supervision and guidance of farm managers
• Harvests, wash, and store produce in accordance with food safety protocols and on-farm packing protocols.
• Participate in larger annual plant care projects, such as pruning and mulching in our 40-tree food forest, farm winterization, and perennial cut-backs.
• Keep the farm neat and organized, with an eye towards aesthetics and creating a welcoming, community oriented farm.
• Maintain GAP and NY Grown and Certified food safety protocols are being followed and upheld.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has at least 1 full season of farm experience
• Is energetic, eager to learn about rooftop farming, and has a great work ethic
• Loves working outdoors in any weather
• Can take direction and is a team player
• Is organized, professional, and respectful
• Is able to work independently and be very self-motivated
• Is able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, and to squat, kneel, bend over, and reach for extended periods of time
• Valid driver's license a plus

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• A progressive work environment that values teamwork, learning, and a solutions-oriented mindset. We work hard, we problem-solve, and we aim to approach challenges with curiosity and care.
• Hourly Rate: $24.47 - This position is subject to New York State Prevailing Wage requirements.
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits available, effective the first full month following hire
• Employer matched up to 3% - Simple IRA, Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 5 days of Sick and Safe Leave annually
• Discounted Employee CSA offering
• Access to NYC’s most delicious vegetables when in season

TO APPLY:

• Submit a resume and two professional references.

Brooklyn Grange is committed to supporting a diverse and multicultural team, and fostering an inclusive workplace. We consider all individuals for employment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, gender, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, familial status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you don’t meet every requirement of this position, but you are excited about the role and your past/lived experience meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds