Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Paid time off
Organization: Today's Harvest is a free market that provides fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bakery items we rescue each day from local grocery stores, farms, and other partners. This position will support our Today’s Harvest Maplewood market. The market is a program of Open Cupboard, which operates various programs improving food access in the East Metro.
Position: The Assistant Manager will support operations at Today’s Harvest, assisting with all aspects of market operation including customer service, restocking of food, and volunteer management. Fluency in Spanish or Hmong is a required element of this position.
Hours: This will be a part-time position 20-30 hours per week. There is some flexibility with this position, but the work hours will be within our open hours, which are Monday through Friday 12-6pm and Saturday 10am-1pm.
Reports to: Today’s Harvest Market Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Manager will:
Greet and assist customers
Train and manage volunteers who are helping to restock the market
Assess and manage inventory and communicate needs to other team members when inventory runs low
Assist with market operations, including market restocking, sorting of food, etc.
This is a key role in our growing Today’s Harvest program, and the position will join a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
Qualifications & Experience:
Ability to communicate, motivate, and relate effectively to a wide variety of Individuals
Retail or grocery experience a plus
Bilingual Hmong/English or Spanish/English is required
Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to see change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle
Volunteer training experience is a plus
Strong communication and customer service skills
Physical ability to load and unload boxes and bags on a regular basis, up to 50 pounds, and be on your feet for long periods of time
Ability to assess needs and communicate to the team any adjustments that need to be made throughout each shift