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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Paid Time Off
sick pay
staff discount
Employee charge account
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Illness and accident insurance
Sustainable transportation incentive
retirement plan with company matching
relaxed dress code
Opportunity for advancement
Employee Referral Program
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Common Ground Food Cooperative is a community-focused grocery cooperative located in the local CU area, dedicated to supporting local farmers and producers while providing nutritious groceries, house-made delights, and natural products for the body and home. As a cooperative, it emphasizes inclusivity, sustainability, and community engagement, creating a welcoming place for neighbors to gather, learn, and thrive together. The organization operates with a mission to blend good people and quality food through hard work and genuine care for the community, bringing positive outcomes for everyone involved. Common Ground Food Cooperative prides itself on being more than just an employer, offering... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two or more years in outreach, marketing, communications, public relations, events planning, or teaching preferred
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for transportation to offsite events
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to bend frequently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
- Commitment to cooperative principles and community values
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing requirements
- Regular and predictable attendance
Job Qualifications
- Two years in outreach, marketing, communications, public relation, events planning, or teaching preferred
- Outgoing personality and ability to communicate with diverse people
- Ability to work well in a cooperative environment with teamwork and communication
- Commitment to superior customer service and high-quality shopping experience
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Comfortable with public speaking and hosting events
- Outstanding networking skills
- Exemplifies co-op Ends and values
- Demonstrates passion for the co-op and its ends
- Strong writing skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Organized data collector
- Strong knowledge of consumer shopping habits
- Creative
- Knowledge of social media, web design, email platforms, Jotform, and Adobe Illustrator
- Advanced photography skills
- Project oriented with communication skills for project needs and timelines
- Familiarity with natural foods and cooking techniques preferred
- Knowledge and interest in local food movement
- Comfortable leading cooking classes
- Actively seeks new ways to engage owners
- Calmness under pressure and ability to handle multiple demands
- Demonstrated ability to follow through commitments
- Flexible schedule
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend frequently, and stand for long periods
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Willingness to learn and grow
Job Duties
- Offer consistent, fair, and respectful customer interactions to ensure satisfied shoppers and encourage repeat customer traffic
- Project a helpful, approachable manner with smiling, eye contact, open posture, and greeting nearby shoppers
- Use knowledge of body language and cues to understand and provide desired personal service
- Answer all phone calls within 3 rings
- Understand and communicate the particulars of ownership to shoppers and staff alike
- Actively help create an environment that is inclusive, safe, and respectful for everyone
- Know and promote the cooperative principles and Ends
- Speak positively and respectfully about coworkers, customers, local businesses, farms, and vendors
- Operate with teamwork and approach tasks with solution-oriented thinking
- Find and create creative opportunities to reach new customers
- Create and organize quarterly owner drives, surveys, and other owner initiatives
- Serve as a community liaison by building strong relationships with staff, owners, customers, and community partners
- Plan and host events, workshops, and fundraisers
- Write, develop, and update content for the co-op website
- Create content for monthly newsletter, email marketing, and social media
- Coordinate and execute community events and fundraisers
- Assist in planning and facilitating cooking classes
- Create annual promotional plan and new in-store promotions
- Track promotions, product inventory, and customer information
- Understand and adhere to store emergency and safety procedures
- Use safe food handling and preparation methods
- Ensure work areas are clean and meet all Health Department and ADA requirements
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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