Events & Engagement Specialist

Green City Growers is an employee owned (ESOP), Certified B Corporation, and the premier urban farming company based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Our purpose is to provide inspiring shared experiences that connect and educate people to grow food sustainably. We transform indoor and outdoor spaces into thriving urban farms, with people, culture and education at our foundation.

Department:
Business Development

Class:
Part-time hourly – $30/Hour

Date of Opening:
Immediately

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.

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

• 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
• Adaptable problem solver

• 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.
• Paid Sick time
• Flexible hours

Green City Growers does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.