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Harvest Home Farmer’s Market provides low-income communities with access to farm fresh local produce and the education to achieve healthier lifestyles. We operate 14 seasonal markets (June – November) in low-income communities in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Brooklyn. JOB SUMMARY: Community chefs will work in the preparation of plant-based recipes featuring local produce and delivery of nutrition education at 14 Harvest Home farmers’ markets. This opportunity offers a great hands-on learning experience for those interested in working with health and wellness improvement in NYC, particularly in underserved communities, in addition to valuable networking opportunities. RESPONSIBITIES AND DUTIES (include but are not limited to): • Conduct cooking demonstrations with nutrition education information at assigned farmers’ market(s) • Maintain food safety throughout the food demonstrations. • Distribute nutrition education materials, communicate clearly to participants. • Complete all tracking and data collection and submit in a timely, organized manner. • Maintain close communication with Harvest Home staff to maintain appropriate levels of supplies and necessary ingredients and materials for weekly recipes. • Participate in team meetings and trainings, including mandatory pre-season training in June 2024 QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Food Handler certification or successfully completed a NYC Food Protection Course. (If needed: complete NYC Food Protection Course online for $24.00 dollar fee) • Basic knife skills and ability to execute basic cooking techniques • Experience or training in nutrition or community cooking demonstrations/workshops. • Ideal candidates will have knowledge about regionally-grown fruit and vegetables – including growing seasons/patterns and culinary applications. • Dynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills • Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity • Willing and able to stand for long periods of time working outdoors • Does not shy away from the heat/cold or wind/rain (we cannot emphasize this enough!) • College coursework in nutrition and/or food studies preferred • Willingness to travel throughout New York City • Ability to speak other languages is a plus! (Spanish, French, Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, and Russian) • Commitment to a minimum of 2 days per week, 7 hours/day, possibly including Saturday • Reliable, punctual, and dependable QUALIFICATIONS (continued): • Possesses an interest in making a difference with respect to nutrition, while having a passion for food accessibility and healthy food choices • Availability for the required 3-day (20/hrs.) training on June 4th, 5th, and 6th Hourly Wage: $22/hour
Zebra Strategies is a qualitative & quantitative research firm that specializes in content related to vulnerable, under-served, and cross-cultural populations. The firm is passionate about understanding the importance of nuance in culture, ethnicity and socioeconomics. Be Curious, Not Judgmental. Zebra Strategies is seeking Full-time and Part-time Market Research Recruiters and Interviewers to conduct the screening, recruitment, and scheduling of quality participants to participate in market research projects such as focus groups, individual interviews, mock juries, and diaries. You may also work in the field completing Intercept studies. The primary responsibility of the Recruiter/Interviewer is to find qualified participants for research studies. Using the questionnaire instructions, your skills, and sound judgment, you will determine which possible participants best fit the project during the screening process. To be successful in this role, you should be well-organized, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have strong attention to detail. Zebra Strategies offers a comprehensive benefits package with eligibility for medical coverage and paid holidays upon the date of hire. There are also retirement plan offerings after one year of service. A more detailed description of employee benefits will be available during the interview process. Essential Job Functions · Specialize in recruiting for all groups with a specific focus based on client requests · Attracting and sourcing candidates, pre-screening, and presenting qualified candidates to the project manager · Internally and externally soliciting recruitment referrals · Serving as the main point of contact throughout the research process · Participate in research onboarding to ensure the recruit is prepared to participate in the focus group · Maintain contact records, such as calls, texts, emails. · Update spreadsheets, call lists and daily tracker · Send confirmation letters, make confirmation calls, confirm participant tech checks. . Conduct intercept studies · Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications · Excellent verbal (heavy phone contact) and written communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. · High computer literacy and program savvy with excellent MS Office knowledge, G-Suite for business including Excel and PowerPoint · Dependable remote computer equipment and internet service skills for frequent on-camera meetings, including Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. · Outstanding organizational and time management skills · Attention to detail · Ability to be agile and adapt to changing priorities · Strong customer and client service skills and follow-up · General knowledge of qualitative marketing is a plus · Prior experience working as a Recruiter in the Market Research industry is a plus Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental Insurance Health Insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 4-hour shift 8-hour shift At least one day in the weekend People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10027 3 days in office
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