Special Projects Associate

About The Role:

Blue Hill at Stone Barns is seeking an exceptionally capable, motivated and resourceful person to join Blue Hill’s Special Projects team and provide executive support to Chef Dan Barber.

The Special Projects team works across Blue Hill, Stone Barns Center and Rhizome on food systems research, educational programs, partnerships, communications, fundraising and other projects that do not fit neatly within a single department.

This is a high-trust, high-variety role for someone who likes moving between ideas and execution. 

About You:

• Resourceful: You figure things out, especially when there is no obvious playbook, and can problem solve on the fly.

• Strong communicator: You can absorb complicated subjects, identify key points, and communicate complex information clearly through writing and conversation.

• Proactive: You know what needs to happen next and take the initiative to handle upcoming challenges.

• Extremely Organized: You can manage many moving pieces without losing track of details.

• Fast and Discerning: You can effectively manage your time, knowing when to give a task 5 minutes vs. 5 hours.

• Open-minded and Flexible: You can shift between routine tasks and more substantial projects with poise and grace. Shifting priorities and changing plans do not derail you.

• Intellectually Curious: You are genuinely interested in food and agriculture and eager to learn about all facets of the Blue Hill ecosystem.

We’re looking for an exceptional generalist: someone who can research and write, organize and execute, and move easily between high-level thinking and practical details. We care less about checking every box than about judgment, thoroughness, quick learning, initiative and follow-through; for the right person, the role can evolve around their strengths and interests.

Tasks May Include:

• Conduct research across food, agriculture, science, policy, business and culture, and turn it into concise briefings and recommendations.

• Help prepare Chef Dan for meetings, interviews, presentations, and speaking engagements.

• Draft and edit presentations, social media, educational materials and other communications.

• Manage logistics, travel, priorities and follow-through.

• Support research initiatives, educational programs, donor and board relationships, partnerships, events and visits.

• Work across teams to keep complex projects moving and improve the systems behind them.

• Step into important work that does not have an obvious owner.

• Performing all other job-related duties as needed and assigned.

The Details:

This role offers unusual visibility across Blue Hill, Stone Barns Center and Rhizome, with broad exposure to teams and senior leadership and increasing ownership over time.

• Compensation: Salary Range $75k - $85k

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, and paid time off, as well as staff dining and education reimbursement programs.

• Location & Hours: Hybrid Schedule, in-person three days each week at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY (~1 hr drive from NYC), and two days remote. Shifts involve working evenings and weekends.
  
  

Blue Hill is committed to equity and inclusion throughout every aspect of our work and team. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage BIPOC and/or gender minority candidates to apply.