General Responsibilities
Outreach
- Develop, coordinate, and execute in-store events, including store tours, classes, vendor fairs, and special events.
- Develop, coordinate, and execute outreach events, such as health fairs and business expos, in collaboration with appropriate GMT staff.
- Conduct relevant research related to the co-op and community to inform annual outreach plan.
- Support and actively contribute to annual marketing strategies, calendar, budget, and materials for development of promotions and social media.
- Manage communication with owners in consultation with GMT and Leads as appropriate.
- Coordinate Public Relations strategies with CEO and act as PR and press contact for organization.
Development
- Plan and manage projects within budget and timeline.
- Assist in analyzing processes to develop Standard Operating Procedure documentation.
- Coordinate implementation, upkeep, and communication of NCG Co+Efficient sustainability database program; coordinate for data delivery from New Pi stakeholders and share results to NCG partners and CEO.
- Assist HR & General Management Team with implementing systems for onboarding and training, including the development of a passport system and ongoing professional development for staff.
- Provide administrative support to CEO, including coordinating communication and strategy with GMT.
Board of Directors Administrative Assistance
- Support the CEO with the organization and coordination of BoD events, including monthly & annual co-op meetings, annual board retreats, and board elections.
- Collaborate with CEO to provide BoD administrative assistance, including preparing agendas, providing documentation, and appropriate direction of email correspondence to the board.
Other tasks as assigned by CEO
Support Structure
- Reports to CEO
- Works closely with GMT
- Collaborates with HR, Marketing, and Operations teams
- Acts as liaison to Board of Directors
- Provides excellent service to all customers, staff, and vendors
Qualifications
- Able to work independently.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
- Fluency with Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced understanding of MS Excel.
- Comfortable and experienced at public speaking.
- Professional writing experience, producing readable, easy-to-understand content tailored to a specific audience.
- Experience in natural foods, local food systems, and/or community-facing organizations.
- Experience working on or reporting to a Board of Directors preferred.
- Experience working with retail cooperatives preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to move up to 15 pounds at times.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to travel locally up to 15% often
- Valid drivers license with clean driving record
45,000K - 50,000K. Depending on experience