Company description

Retaaza is a B corp and social enterprise that strives to make local food more accessible and affordable, directly supports our communities’ farmers, reconnects consumers to their food, and feeds families struggling with food insecurity. We are building robust relationships with local farmers, community organizations, local businesses, and individuals to create a nimble, streamlined approach that is making a measurable impact economically, socially, and environmentally across our communities. 

Our newest initiative - the MARTA Farm Fresh Markets - is a collaborative effort with MARTA to bring pop-up markets to transit stations across Atlanta, increasing food access in historically underserved communities.

 

Job description

T‍itle: MARTA Markets Manager

Reports to: CEO

‍Department: Rx - MARTA Markets

‍Classification: Full-time; 3 year funded term with possible extension

‍Salary Range: $48,000 - $55,000 plus generous benefits

Job Description

The MARTA Farm Fresh Markets Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and day-to-day operations of Retaaza’s MARTA Farm Fresh Markets program. Our solutions help hungry neighbors by creating a pipeline of fresh, healthy foods straight from the farm to food-insecure individuals and families. This hybrid role balances remote administrative work with in-person presence at our headquarters (Atlanta Tech Village), warehouse (Westside), and MARTA stations across the city. The Manager will oversee weekly market operations at seven transit stations, manage a team of market associates, and collaborate with community partners to maximize program impact. This dynamic, hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in mission-driven environments and is passionate about equitable food access. As a key team member, this role will work cross-functionally with other departments to ensure Retaaza’s mission and impact are effectively communicated in this new program.

Role Responsibilities Include

• Oversee day-to-day operations of 7 MARTA Markets at transit stations
• Manage (and hire as needed) market associates, create work schedules, and lead trainings
• Recruit, train, and manage market volunteers
• Track MARTA Market budget, P&Ls;, and impact metrics
• Collaborate with Supply Chain team on orders and receiving for the markets
• Fulfill various market reporting and invoicing requirements (ex. SNAP, MARTA, GF4L, sales tax, etc)
• Manage outreach with various stakeholders to promote MARTA markets
• Operate as the manager of and point contact for all MARTA Market partners
• Create and execute market marketing efforts (email, market sites, social media, etc.)
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and create proposals to support large-scale, future Retaaza projects
• Assist with grants received for MARTA Markets work and subsequent reporting requirements
• Represent Retaaza while interacting with cross-functional stakeholders inside and outside of the organization

Role Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of relationship management and/or business management experience
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Creative, out of the box problem solver - able to just figure things out
• Comfort with hands-on management to accomplish tasks (ex. operating markets and being a backup if a scheduled market associate calls out sick)
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a variety of community settings
• Access to a car you have permission to drive, when needed
• Clean driving record (required for insurance purposes), valid drivers license and comfortable operating company vans to fulfill job duties

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a startup or nonprofit environment
• Previous experience with, or knowledge of, the local food movement, food justice movement, agriculture industry, and/or community organizations particularly involved in food
• Broad knowledge and understanding of community-based services around sustainability, food security, and food waste
• Previous experience with, or knowledge of, farmers markets and/or retail environments
• Experience handling produce and other food supplies

Retaaza Team Members Are

• Entrepreneurial – they take initiative and are comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change
• Adept at turning unstructured problems into well-defined plans
• Mission-oriented
• Willing to learn, ask questions, and listen
• Willing to pitch in and roll up their sleeves to help - even if the task(s) is not formally part of their role
• Ethical and have high integrity in their approach to situations
• Committed to addressing food insecurity, saving food waste, and helping farmers in the state of Georgia and beyond

Culture

We are a high-performing team committed to making people’s lives better every day. Our goal is to work smarter, not harder—but the challenges we face require imagination, collaboration, and a willingness to support and learn from one another. We operate like a family and strive to function as a well-oiled machine. Retaaza is a place for personal and professional growth, where excellence is rewarded and failure is part of learning. We set high expectations and ask that team members bring a positive, can-do attitude that uplifts others. We deeply care about each other and those we serve. Our shared passion and strong work ethic help us navigate stress and meet deadlines. Everyone is expected to feel accountable for their teammates’ success and for our shared mission. We want all team members to show up as their full, authentic selves. Our work demands heart, humility, creativity, and respect—because our mission to refresh the way we feed community is bigger than any one of us.

At Retaaza, we value diversity and inclusion in all forms. We strive for a team that reflects the communities we serve and believe diverse voices strengthen us all. We promote a culture of belonging and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace welcoming all qualified individuals.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the team.

Benefits

• 100% employer covered medical, dental and vision insurance
• Enrollment in 401k after 1 year
• And, much more!

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

Deadline

June 04, 2025