R&D Office Administrator

At Bowery Farming, we dream of a world where agriculture gives back to the people and the planet more than it takes. But to achieve this, we need more than incremental change. We need to reimagine farming from the ground up. Every day, Bowery’s purpose-driven team works toward this mission. Right outside of cities, we build indoor farms that grow wildly flavorful produce that’s defiantly free from pollutants, all while using less finite resources like space and water. Our smart farms are powered by our proprietary farm operating system, BoweryOS, creating a simplified, agile food system that’s focused on flavor, freshness, and safety. At Bowery, we’re farming efficiently so we can feed effectively, democratizing access to fresh, local food in our communities.

Bowery Farming is seeking an Office Administrator to join the R&D Operations team. This role

will oversee a series of standardized day-to-day duties and a number of ad hoc tasks involving

office activities at Bowery’s R&D facilities. This individual will work closely with multiple teams

including Agricultural Sciences, R&D Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Supply Chain, and

Human Resources.

What You’ll Do

• • Shipping and receiving for packages and mail
  • Manage ordering for experimental consumables
  • Inventory management for multiple consumables categories (janitorial, PPE, office stationery, experimental supplies)
  • Manage experimental seed inventory and prepare daily seeding packages for R&D Farmers
  • Receptionist responsibilities for R&D facilities
  • Manage documents for record keeping requirements
  • Take notes during departmental meetings with emphasis on action items
  • Work with the People Team on organizing one-time and recurring events
  • Facilitate workspace organization at R&D facilities
  • Oversee janitorial, laundry, and pest management vendor compliance
  • Other tasks as assigned

Who You Are

• • Detail oriented individual with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
  • IT knowledge with basic office software systems experience (Microsoft Office, Google Drive Suite, etc.)
  • Ability to learn inventory management software systems
  • Works well with a team through clear and effective communication
  • Manages time effectively
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Focused on safety as a priority

Bowery’s headquarters is based in Manhattan. We have two farms in Kearny, New Jersey. One farm is focused on Research & Development, the other services retailers and community partners in the Tri-State area. Our third farm is located in Nottingham, Maryland, feeding the Mid-Atlantic region. Bowery Farming products are sold at hundreds of retailers, including Whole Foods Market, Giant Food, Stop & Shop, Walmart and specialty grocers, along with online partners like Amazon Fresh, Hungryroot, Peapod and restaurants, including Sweetgreen. Based in New York City, the company has raised over $172.5 million from leading investors, including Temasek, GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, and Henry Kravis, as well as some of the foremost thought leaders in food, including David Barber of Blue Hill, Tom Colicchio, and José Andres.