Company description

About Retaaza

Retaaza is a woman-owned 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.

‍Culture

We are a high performing team that aims to make people’s lives better every day. Our goal is to work smarter, not harder, but the problems we are tackling require hard work, imagination, and a willingness to collaborate, brainstorm, support, and learn from each other. We are a family that aims to function as a well-oiled machine. Retaaza is a place for personal and professional growth and where excellence is rewarded and failure is a side effect of the continual learning process. We have high expectations of each other and of the organization and ask that our team members show up with a positive, can-do attitude that is uplifting to others around them. We authentically care about each other and the stakeholders we are serving. The passion that we bring to Retaaza and our personal work ethic makes deadlines, and the unavoidable stress, easier. We expect team members to feel a sense of accountability for the success of the people they work with every day and for the success of the business. We want everyone to come to work feeling like they can unapologetically bring their whole self. Our work requires heart, humility, excellence, creativity, and respect. Ultimately, the work, and our mission of refreshing the way we feed community, is bigger than any individual.

At Retaaza, we value diversity and inclusion in all forms. We strive to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and we believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives, skills, and experiences that enrich all of us. We are dedicated to empowering every individual and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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

Job description

F‍arm Fresh Market Specialist

Location: Atlanta, GA

‍Reports to: Community Access Manager

‍Department: Rx - Community Access

‍Classification: Full-Time Hourly (30-40 hours per week; set schedule; W2)

‍Salary Range: $19-22 per hour plus benefits

We’re seeking a full-time Farm Fresh Market Specialist to run our community-partnered Farm Fresh Markets and support daily market operations. These markets are operated on a recurring basis at organizations like non-profits, schools, and churches to increase access to fresh, local food. This role staffs markets four days a week, helps coordinate part-time market staff during prep, and manages essential behind-the-scenes tasks like supply ordering, label printing, and inventory tracking. The Specialist also supports community outreach and partner engagement alongside the Program Manager.

Weekly Schedule

• Standard schedule is Tuesday–Friday for Farm Fresh Markets, with weekly program refresh tasks on Mondays
• Most workdays (including prep and market time) will run approximately 8 hours, with flexibility depending on market needs
• Occasional weekend shifts may be required

Responsibilities

• Operate and staff Retaaza’s Farm Fresh Markets four days per week, including loading/unloading, setup, sales, and breakdown
• Serve as Retaaza’s representative at markets, acting as the first point of contact for shoppers, building relationships, and fostering a welcoming community environment
• Assist the Program Manager with community outreach, site partnerships, and engagement efforts as directed
• Manage behind-the-scenes tasks as directed: supply ordering, inventory, labels, market refresh, and prep coordination.
• Support warehouse operations and back-end POS processes.
• Adapt to market needs, including occasional weekend or multiple-market days.

Requirements

• Tech proficiency: POS systems, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, label printers.
• Valid driver’s license and no major moving violations; comfortable driving company sprinter vans.
• Strong customer service, communication and relationship-building skills; ability to engage comfortably with diverse communities; retail, farmers market, grocery, or produce handling experience is a plus
• Organized, dependable, able to lift 50+ lbs and work on your feet.
• Mission-driven, adaptable, and a collaborative team player.
• Comfortable working independently and unsupervised in community settings
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or valid medical waiver) and up to date on seasonal flu vaccine
• Able to pass a criminal background check (required for community-based market sites). We operate markets in settings such as schools and early learning spaces that can have restrictions related to some past convictions.

‍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 and ask questions
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• $19–22/hr, based on experience
• PTO and sick leave (accrual-based)
• 401k and employer-covered benefits eligibility (medical, vision, dental)
• And more!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline