We are a Brooklyn food Co-op serving the communities of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and beyond. 

We are a working Co-op — all member-owners contribute at least 2.5 hours of work every four weeks either through in-store shifts or remote committees. 

Our mission is to have a positive impact on our community in every way possible.

We value the spirit of democratic cooperation in which each individual has a voice, and each member-owner works to support the Co-op. We strive to offer a range of local, affordable, organic, and sustainable food and household products. As neighbors, we strive to reflect the community in which we live, and we actively work to ensure that the Co-op is accessible to all. We seek to develop the Co-op as an ethical entity, using transparent and socially responsible buying and selling practices.

Are you a team player? Do you love to solve problems? Do you like working with a large and diverse set of people? Do you love variety in your day-to-day? 

About Greene Hill Food Co-op

The Greene Hill Food Co-op, a member-owned grocery store in Brooklyn, NY. We are seeking someone passionate about equitable and sustainable food practices to join our team as a part-time Assistant Manager.


Overview of the Role

The Assistant Manager will be responsible, along with the General Manager for the overall operations of the store. This position will also interface with in-store shift working member-owners and remote committees to ensure day-to-day tasks and longer-term projects are completed successfully. This position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly unassisted. 

Who You Are

• • Committed/Passionate. You are familiar with food cooperatives or food justice; specific familiarity with Greene Hill Food Co-op or other food Co-ops is preferred. 
  • Experienced. You have worked in a grocery/retail/food setting and familiar with inventory management
  • Organized. You know how to manage multiple priorities and delegate responsibility, when possible.
  • Dependable. You have strong customer service skills and will respond to emails and questions in a timely manner. 
  • Detail-oriented. You have proficiency or the ability to become proficient in computer applications such as online spreadsheets, accounting systems, and point of sales.
  • Motivating. You are able to direct, manage, coordinate, and support a diverse group of member-owners with a wide range of capabilities
  • Problem Solver. From a refrigerator on the fritz to a better product display, we’re looking for someone who has the ability to work through unexpected challenges and someone who will be proactive to implement solutions that improve the store. 
  • Excellent Communicator. You have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and respectfully in English with diverse populations and stakeholders. Second language preferred, but not required
  • Flexible. No two days are the same at the co-op. You enjoy variety in your work and the people that you work with.  

What You’ll Do

• Work in coordination with the General Manager to manage handoffs of tasks and priorities between days working and not working to achieve weekly goals 
• Manage inventory, receive orders, and product merchandising
• Liaise with the Operations Committee and other committees as assigned, responding to questions and providing information in a timely manner 
• Manage day-to-day operations of the store including setting priorities and directing member-owners as they complete their 2.5 hour shifts
• As needed, cover member-owner labor shifts during last-minute cancellations, including stocking and cashiering 
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and inviting store environment

Hours & Schedule

25-30 hours a week; working days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and possibly remote meetings/responsibilities on other days

Start Date: March 26