Company description
People’s Food Co-op is a values driven, community-owned natural foods store, operated with a democratic, consensus-based Collective Management structure. In addition to fulfilling core job responsibilities, Collective Managers are required to participate in collective management duties, and work regular storekeeping shifts. People’s is managed by about 25 Collective Managers, owned by 5000 Member-Owners, and operates from a set of values referred to as our Ends Statement. People’s Ends Statement guides the work we do, and frames our priorities and decisions at the Co-op, as follows:
A passionate community working together for sustainability, progressive land and animal stewardship, human rights, social and economic justice.
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Thriving cooperative and local economies
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A safe, welcoming community where all are valued
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A Democratic workplace where all workers’ voices are valued
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Access to healthful foods our customers can trust
In addition to our Ends, People’s is proactively working toward increasing access to good, local food, supporting farmers of color, reducing the amount of waste we produce, and making the everyday work we do as meaningful and impactful as possible.
Being a Collective Manager at People’s is an opportunity to participate in a non-hierarchical workplace, where we put our commitment to social justice, equity, and sustainability at the forefront of our work. This kind of work requires a high level of engagement, ability to collaborate, self reflection & self awareness, and the desire to learn new things.
As Collective Managers, we get to share our unique skills and develop new ones in order to participate in all aspects of running a natural foods grocery store. Is there a new skill you want to learn or get more experience in? We offer staff development opportunities as a key element of our management model. Collective Managers have the opportunity to get hands-on experience and develop skills in finance, marketing, tech, department management, human resources, operations, business development, customer service, business management, and the natural foods industry. Working at People’s gives us the support and the chance to build these skills in a collaborative and cooperative values based mutual aid and supportive environment where anti-racism and anti-patriarchy work are ongoing.
Job description
Human Relations Personnel Co-Manager + Bulk Herb & Tea Buyer
People’s Food Co-op is a values driven, community-owned natural foods store, and we operate with a democratic, consensus-based Collective Management structure. As Collective Managers, we operate the store together, meaning that in addition to each of us holding a core position, we work Storekeeping shifts, serve on committees, attend monthly meetings, and participate in collective decisions to keep the Co-op financially sustainable and to make it a great place to work. Collective work requires us all to be actively engaged, and though it might be more work, our dedication to a democratic workplace serves both us and the broader community.
This 35-40 hour per week position includes working as one of our Human Relations managers, working as the buyer for our Bulk Herb & Tea department, Collective Management, and Storekeeping responsibilities. The purpose for these positions are as follows:
Human Relations Personnel Co-Manager
- Responsible for hiring qualified staff, coordinating evaluations and accountability processes, supporting staff relationships, and maintaining personnel policies.
Bulk Herb & Tea Buyer
- Responsible for managing the selection, pricing, ordering, merchandising, and stocking of bulk teas, herbs, and spices.
Collective Manager
- Keep the Co-op financially viable
- Make food available to people in a humane environment
- Further People’s Ends and the Cooperative Principles
- Democratically manage the Co-op’s operations within the constraints (Limitations Policies) set forth by the Board of Directors
Storekeeper
- To engage community members and provide prompt, welcoming service.
- To keep the store clean, safe, and well-functioning.
- To further the Ends of the co-op.
Compensation & Benefits include:
- $17/hour starting wage for all positions
- Human scale and empowered workplace
- Full time hours minimum of 35 hours per week
- 19% discount on purchases at the Co-op
- Employer funded medical and dental insurance (including access to naturopathy, chiropractic and acupuncture)
- Generous paid time off
- Annual raises
- Employer matching retirement benefits
Applications are due no later than 10am on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
To learn more and download an application to apply, visit our website at: www.peoples.coop/employment
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr
Application instructions
This job expired on October 25, 2021
Deadline
September 14, 2021
Attachment
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