Company description

Blue Hill Co-op has been rooted in the Blue Hill Peninsula since 1974, serving our community as a member-owned natural foods cooperative. We are proud to be part of one of the most vibrant local foods economies in Maine, partnering with hundreds of regional organic farmers and producers to bring exceptional food to our neighbors.

In August 2019 we opened a beautiful new storefront in the heart of Blue Hill — a space designed to reflect our values and deepen our connection to the community we serve. With annual sales now exceeding $10 million and a dedicated team of roughly 80 staff, we continue to grow with purpose.

We believe the way food is grown, prepared, and shared matters. If that resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description

The Produce Department Manager is one of the most visible and relationship-driven roles in the Co-op. Fresh produce is often the first thing our customers see and the clearest expression of our commitment to local, organic, and seasonally appropriate food. This role is responsible for every aspect of that expression — from the relationships we build with local growers to the way a display looks at 8am on a Tuesday.

The right candidate is a skilled produce professional who is also a genuine advocate for local and organic agriculture. They understand that buying from a nearby farm is not just a sourcing decision — it is an act of community investment. They lead their team with clarity and care, listen closely to customers and producers, and bring both operational discipline and seasonal creativity to everything they do.

Core Competencies
• People Leadership: Lead, develop, and support a produce team that takes pride in their work and feels valued in the Co-op.

• Local & Organic Advocacy: Champion local, organic, and sustainably grown produce —

know your growers, know their practices, and bring that story to the floor.

• Producer & Community Relations: Build authentic, lasting relationships with local farmers, regional distributors, and the Co-op’s member-owners.

• Merchandising & Quality: Maintain a department that is safe, beautiful, and worthy of the

farmers who grew what’s in it.

• Financial Stewardship: Manage inventory, margins, and labor with discipline and transparency.

• Communication: Communicate openly with your team, peer managers, and the General Manager.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $24.00 - $27.00

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Deadline

November 20, 2026