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These opportunities are available for anyone looking for employment/employees or volunteer positions in our industry. If you are a member of Provender Alliance and would like a job opening posted on our site please contact us.

Seeking General Manager

Main Market Co-Op is a natural foods grocery store operating in downtown Spokane since January 2010. Employees number 19, with anticipated sales of $2 million annually in a 6500 sq. ft. store. Members number 1100. Additional information can be found at www.mainmarket.coop

The General Manager reports to a Board of Directors elected by members of the co-op.

Experience & Background:

Must have experience in management of a retail food store.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or related field, or comparable experience.
Experience in preparing and managing store-wide operations and capital budgets
Demonstrated strategic planning success
Supervisory experience in hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating staff

Duties:
Financial and Planning

Develop long and short range plans to secure co-op objectives and viability
Create operating and capital budgets
Direct all financial operations of the co-op
Ensure legal compliance and timely reporting

Operations

Actions must be directed at all times to ensure a profitable and growing business
Be familiar with natural foods retailing and industry trends
Maintain appropriate relations with wholesale distributors and other industry sources as well as other local markets, local producers and trends in the local “food movement”
Establish and maintain a product mix that meets the expectations of members and reflects the mission of the co-op
Plan and execute a margin strategy to be price competitive and profitable while maintaining adequate profit for growth

Personnel

Oversee compliance with co-op personnel policies and update as needed
Ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees
Ensure adequate training for staff
Motivate staff and volunteers to “share the vision”

Please send a resume and reference list to mmc@deepcreekconsulting.com

Background information about Spokane is available at www.visitspokane.com

First Alternative Co-op seeks an experienced General Manager to manage its recently expanded, two-store operation in Corvallis, Oregon. Candidates with proven leadership, managerial and planning capabilities, extensive financial background, experience in the grocery industry, and a positive record of people and personnel skills are encouraged to apply.

The GM will work with a cohesive and experienced board of directors and seasoned staff of 120 to build the business and ensure continued financial success and fiscal responsibility. We value experience in cooperatives, the natural foods industry, multi-store management, and policy governance.

Located in the beautiful and fertile Willamette Valley, Corvallis is a short drive from ocean beaches, the Cascade Mountains, and the city of Portland. First Alternative currently serves 7,000 owners and generates annual sales of about $15 million.

For more information about the co-op, a complete job description, application process, and contact information, visit http://www.firstalt.coop and go to the Employment tab.

POSITION OPENING
New Seasons Market, Portland, Oregon, has openings for a number of positions at various locations in Portland. To view the position descriptions and qualifications, visit www.newseasonsmarket.com.

POSITION OPENINGS

Main Market Co-op, Spokane, Washington, is hiring for a variety of store positions. If you possess the skills and desire to fill any of the following positions, please email your resume and cover letter to earnaliving@mainmarket.coop. We are not recruiting for other positions at this time.

• Full Charge Bookkeeper

Details on how to apply at www.mainmarket.coop.

POSITION OPENINGS

Organic Valley, based in La Farge, Wisconsin, has several position openings to announce, including a few internships. Please visit their web site for a full listing of opportunities.

If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Human Relations, Organic Valley, One Organic Way, La Farge, WI, 54639 or phone 608.625.2600.

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Phone: (888) 352-7431
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