We're Hiring Fellow Food Lovers

Local Roots is changing the way New Yorkers buy, cook, and eat  food. Join our small team and play a role in revolutionizing localized food networks. We believe that if we work together, we can heal our broken food system and create a healthier, more delicious, just and sustainable future for all of us. We’re looking dynamic, hard-working team players to join the Local Roots team.

Farm-to-Table Event & Sales Manager

We are looking for a Farm to Table Events and Sales Manager who can lead and expand our events program with a focus on driving customer conversion and growing our client base. You will plan and execute engaging, aesthetically pleasing events—ranging from small gatherings of 25 people to large events of up to 500 attendees. Local Roots events include office events and public events, and vary from informal to higher end. Our events will not only be beautiful experiences but also result in Harvest Club subscribers, or referrals for future events. You must have a strong background in sales, passion for wellness, health, or food, and ideally have pre-existing connections within these industries. If you feel confident and excited about executing events from start to finish (finding clients, closing the sale, executing the event), this is the perfect role for you. Our events are a key way to share our story, and we need someone who can grow this part of our company by combining creativity with a sharp business mind to make each event a success.

If you do not meet these requirements but you’re a hard worker, outgoing, have some experience working at events, and excited to learn, let us know in your application! We’re hiring for part time event staff as well. 

Responsibilities:

• Client Acquisition & Sales:
• Aggressively pursue and secure new clients for both corporate and public events, focusing on B2B with offices, wellness brands, and public events.
• Leverage pre-existing industry connections in wellness, health, or food to grow our event clientele.
• Develop sales strategies to maximize revenue while working with a very tight budget
• Ensure each event generates measurable conversions, such as new social media followers, Harvest Club sign-ups, or referrals.
• Event Design & Execution:
• Collaborate with the founder on event concepts, ensuring that all events align with Local Roots’ mission and aesthetic.
• Manage the logistics of each event, including staffing, vendor coordination, setup, and breakdown.
• Execute beautiful, detail-oriented events that reflect our brand values and provide a personal, memorable experience for attendees.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and ensure seamless execution, making every event feel both personable and professional.
• Partnerships & Sponsorships:
• Develop strong partnerships with wellness and food brands to sponsor events or collaborate on larger public gatherings.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and third-party platforms to expand our reach and book more events.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting:
• Analyze event performance quarterly, tracking sales, expenses, and profits.
• Use data to improve future events and conversion rates, ensuring that every event drives growth for Local Roots.
• Marketing & Conversion:
• Market and promote events 
• Ensure a strong social media presence at every event, creating photo-worthy moments and encouraging attendees to engage with our Instagram.

Qualifications:

• Proven 3 year minimum experience in sales and event management, with a focus on food, wellness, or health sectors.
• Existing connections or network within the wellness, health, or food industry.
• Ability to balance creative event planning with aggressive sales and client acquisition.
• Strong aesthetic sense and attention to detail in event design.
• Track record of executing seamless events, from small grassroots gatherings to large-scale functions.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, wear multiple hats, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills—both in sales pitches and client interactions, as well as with event attendees.
• Highly organized with a knack for multitasking and managing various aspects of event logistics.
• Proven ability to convert event participants into customers or brand advocates.
• Friendly, personable, and outgoing personality that pays close attention to detail and is business savvy 
• Ability to work within a very tight budget and a small team

Bonus Skills:

• A background in public relations or influencer marketing within the wellness/food space.

Details:
This job is part time with the opportunity for full time growth. It’s a hybrid position between WFH, working alongside the founder, and being on site for events. You will be expected to attend networking events as well.

What We Offer:

• Complimentary Local Roots vegetables
• Up to 40 hours PTO
• Paid sick time off
• A chance to grow within a dynamic, mission-driven company.
• A flexible and creative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on how New Yorkers experience local, sustainable food.

To Apply:
Send a resume and photos of past events you have executed to jobs@localroots.nyc by October 24, 2024. 


Growth and Operations Manager

The Growth and Operations Manager is responsible for developing and implementing growth strategies, managing projects, and overseeing a small team to expand our customer base and improve operational efficiency. This role combines an understanding of sourcing, marketing, client acquisition, and community engagement to drive company growth while maintaining budgetary constraints and delivering exceptional customer service.

You must have experience managing a team at a business, growing a customer base, and must be extremely organized.

Growth Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement growth strategies to expand our Harvest Club and corporate customer base and increase revenue
• Grow average order value per customer
• Follow up with existing clients to secure repeat business and referrals
• Assist in the execution and planning of strategic events that help grow Local Roots
• Prepare regular reports on growth initiatives, project progress, and team performance.

• Manage and oversee various projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets.
• Supervise and support a small team, ensuring they are motivated and productive.
• Conduct regular check-ins with team members to monitor performance and provide feedback.

• Streamline operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality and performance.
• Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Innovation and Problem Solving:

• Bring a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges within the company.
• Generate creative ideas to drive growth and improve business operations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience and success in developing growth strategies and managing projects
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in marketing, sales, or business development 
• Passion and proven experience working in the food industry
• General understanding of local food 
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field preferred.

This role is designed for a self-motivated and proactive individual who can take charge of growth initiatives and operational management with minimal supervision.

This is a part time position which will lead to full time and is a hybrid position between our Greenpoint HQ and WFH.

Send resumes to jobs@localroots.nyc by October 24, 2024 with subject title [Growth and Operations Manager]


Local Food Buyer 

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and Buying: Negotiate and purchase top-quality local produce, meat, dairy and more for our online farmers market. You’ll also be finding new unique ingredients and crop plan with farmers.
• Budget Management: Assist in maintaining and managing budgetary constraints to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Packing Farm Boxes and Logistics: Help pack weekly farm boxes, ensure boxes are packed correctly, ensure boxes are packed on schedule, and assist with additional logistics like scheduling deliveries

Qualifications:

• Min 1 year of experience as a buyer or ordering food for a food establishment required
• Degree in Business, Marketing, Agriculture, or a related field preferred
• Highly proficient in local food, sustainable practices, vegetable varieties, meat cuts, and cooking at home required
• Energetic and friendly personality with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail
• Budget-conscious and able to prioritize tasks effectively
• Thrives in positions where they wear multiple hats 
• Creative thinker and proactive problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Must be extremely proficient in google docs. Experience with ChatGPT preferred
• Finds pride in hard work and proactive in creating solutions
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  
  

  This job is 30 hours per week with an opportunity for growth.
  
  Send your resume to jobs@localroots.nyc by October 24, 2024 with subject title [Local Food Buyer]

Local Food Delivery Driver

We are looking for a fellow food lover who wants to join our team as an essential part of bringing flavorful, local ingredients to fellow New Yorkers. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Safely load, transport, and deliver boxes of perishable ingredients to residences across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
• Pack farm boxes in our Greenpoint warehouse
  
  Qualifications
• Stay on schedule to ensure timely deliveries
• Handle delicate ingredients carefully to maintain quality of products
• Represent Local Roots NYC by being positive, kind, and respectful
• Be able to easily carry 50lb boxes 
• Clean driving record 
• Experience driving in NYC
• Maintain a clear and organized work station in warehouse
• Weigh and pack diverse range on ingredients, including fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, eggs, cheese, and meat in warehouse
• Execute quality control and maintain the high standards of ingredients being distributed
• Receive, weigh, stage, and palletize product accurately and efficiently
• Execute FIFO on all inventory
• Communicate clearly with Local Roots staff
• Complete tasks in a brisk manner

Hours, Availability, and Compensation

• The Local Roots warehouse is located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
• This position is paid hourly in addition to receiving a complimentary weekly share of organic vegetables
• Driving or grocery experience preferred
• Must have a proven clean driving record, valid driver's license, and access to a GPS device for navigation during work hours
• The Local Roots delivery driver will drive the company van

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@localroots.nyc with Local Roots Delivery Driver Application [YOUR NAME]  in the subject line

Warehouse Associate

Key Responsibilities:

• Packing: Pack boxes with top-quality local produce, meat, dairy and more from our online farmers market
• Managing Deliveries: Planning and coordinating delivery routes, drivers, and schedules
• Creative Solutions: Bring your fresh perspective to proactively identify issues and develop innovative solutions to enhance our business operations.
• Customer Service: Assist customers with any questions or problems they may have, providing exceptional service and building lasting relationships

Responsibilities cont'd:

• Maintain a clear and organized work station in warehouse
• Weigh and pack diverse range on ingredients, including fruits, mushrooms, vegetables, eggs, cheese, and meat in warehouse
• Execute quality control and maintain the high standards of ingredients being distributed
• Receive, weigh, stage, and palletize product accurately and efficiently
• Execute FIFO on all inventory
• Communicate clearly with Local Roots staff
• Complete tasks in a brisk manner
• Represent Local Roots NYC by being positive, kind, and respectful
• Be able to carry 50lb's  

Qualifications:

• Min 2 years of work experience, past experience in a food service establishment  preferred 
• Highly proficient in local food, sustainable practices, vegetable varieties, meat cuts, and cooking at home required
• Energetic and friendly personality with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail
• Budget-conscious and able to prioritize tasks effectively
• Thrives in positions where they wear multiple hats 
• Creative thinker and proactive problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Must be extremely proficient in google workspace
• Innovative mindset 
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

If you are an enthusiastic individual passionate about local food, and eager to grow with our company, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join our team in revolutionizing the local food system in NYC.

This position is 25-30 hours on site at our Greenpoint HQ.
Send resumes to jobs@localroots.nyc by with subject title [Last Name Warehouse associate application]

Farm to Table Content Creator 

We are looking for a creative and charismatic Social Media Content Creator to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who loves to cook, has a talent for creating engaging and funny content, and is comfortable being in front of the camera. The primary focus will be on creating Instagram Reels that build community and attract potential customers, as well as enhancing our LinkedIn presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, film, and edit engaging and humorous (or educational) Instagram Reels focused on cooking, meeting our farmers, and community building.
• Act as the on-camera personality for cooking videos preferred
• At as on-camera personality for other content, ensuring a relatable and engaging connection with our audience.
• Collaborate with founder brainstorming engaging content
• Assist in building out and maintaining our LinkedIn page, creating professional and engaging content tailored to a business audience.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of social media content, using insights to improve and optimize future content.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in creating engaging video content for social media, particularly Instagram Reels
• Experience creating food / cooking content preferred
• Strong on-camera presence with the ability to connect with and entertain an audience - we're looking for a friendly, funny personality 
• Proficiency in video editing 
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, particularly Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Creative mindset with a sense of humor and the ability to develop unique and engaging content ideas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that's highly organized and can independently manage projects 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Basic knowledge of social media analytics and the ability to use data to inform content strategy.

If you are a fun-loving, creative individual with a passion for cooking/local food and social media, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@localroots.nyc with [content creator [YOUR NAME] in the subject line by August 8. This is a part time position and is a hybrid position between our Greenpoint HQ, Chelsea Bubble Tea Kiosk, the occasional farm trip, and WFH