Our Company: Green City Growers is an employee-owned (ESOP), Certified B Corporation, and the premier urban farming company based in Somerville, Massachusetts. People and culture come first here. Our purpose is to provide inspiring shared experiences to connect and educate people to grow food sustainably. We are a Farming-as-a-Service company that transforms indoor and outdoor spaces into thriving urban farms that provide schools, corporations, healthcare facilities, institutions and beyond with hyper-local produce and impactful experiences while revitalizing city landscapes.
The Role: The Events & Engagement Specialist hosts Green City Growers pop-up events and will facilitate engaging, hands-on educational activities that connect participants to urban farming, sustainable gardening, and local food systems. These events will take place at customer and community sites throughout the Greater Boston area, with collaboration and support from the Green City Growers team. These experiences engage diverse audiences while introducing participants to Green City Growers, our mission, values, and commitment to quality and white-glove service. Event times range from mid-afternoon to evening. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help grow and shape Green City Growers’ Events & Engagement program, with significant potential to expand its reach, impact and offerings.
Key Responsibilities
Events and Engagement:
- Lead engaging, hands-on educational activities related to urban farming and gardening, such as herb potting, growing microgreens, and other interactive experiences while creating a welcoming, inspiring environment for participants of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels
- Travel to customer and community sites throughout the Greater Boston area to host events and represent Green City Growers as an ambassador providing clear instructions and hands-on guidance during activities
- With the support of Green City Growers, prepare event materials, supplies and displays and coordinate on-site logistics, including set-up and breakdown
- Answer participant questions, track participation, and recommend improvements for future programming
Desired Skills:
- Organized with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
- Ability to independently manage events and logistics
- Confident, engaging facilitator for diverse audiences
- Adaptable problem solver
Desired Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in event coordination, community engagement, education, hospitality, customer service, or a related field
- Experience executing events, workshops, or public-facing programs preferred
- Experience working with diverse groups
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds of event materials and supplies
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and comfortable driving a Green City Growers company vehicle to client sites throughout the Greater Boston area
- Interest or experience in gardening, farming, agriculture or environmental education is a plus
TO APPLY:
- To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with the subject “Event & Engagement Specialist” to [email protected] outlining your experience and desire to be a part of our team. Please - no calls or emails other than to this address.
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 2+ years of experience in event coordination, community engagement, education, hospitality, customer service or a related field?
Education:
Experience:
- Event Planning: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road
