Organization: Central Oregon Locavore

Location: Bend, OR

Position Type: 32-40 hrs/week

Salary Range: Starting at $19 up to $22 DOE - Time Off Benefits

About Us:

Central Oregon Locavore is a non-profit local retail food market that is committed to fostering community engagement and enhancing local food and agriculture. We strive to promote sustainability, encourage environmentally-friendly practices, and support local farmers and ranchers.

Position Summary:

We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Assistant Market Manager. This vital role will serve as a cashier and play a key role in developing our indoor marketplace, ensuring it reaches its potential as the leading venue for local food in Central Oregon, all in alignment with Locavore's mission statement.

Key Competencies:

• Interpersonal Communication: Ability to establish positive relationships with vendors, staff, volunteers, and customers.
• Organizational & Management Skills: Capability to coordinate various tasks efficiently and maintain smooth workflows in the marketplace.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead by example, providing coaching and training to staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in operating and maintaining the POS system and IT.
• Marketing & Community Engagement: A strategic mindset to promote the marketplace through various initiatives and enhance customer experience.
• Regulatory Knowledge & Compliance: Understanding and adherence to relevant regulations and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in all aspects of the marketplace to establish it as the primary destination for local food in Central Oregon.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain ambiance, inventory, and friendly and knowledgeable staff.
• Develop and implement creative ideas for layout and signage and seek new products/vendors consistent with our local sourcing policy.
• Maintain positive vendor and customer relations and ensure an excellent shopping experience.
• Operate and maintain the POS system efficiently, manage Farm Direct, SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, and VeggieRx programs, and oversee cashier transactions.
• Assist with bank deposits, stock cash drawer, and contribute to membership growth and management.
• Maintain daily relevant social media posts and promotional material and allocate volunteers effectively in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the grocery and ideally in the natural food industry.
• Proficiency with computers and POS systems, including Excel spreadsheet management.

Organization: Central Oregon Locavore

Location: Bend, OR

Position Type: Part-time

Salary Range: Starting at $19 up to $22 DOE - Time Off Benefits

About Us:

Central Oregon Locavore is a non-profit local retail food market that is committed to fostering community engagement and enhancing local food and agriculture. We strive to promote sustainability, encourage environmentally-friendly practices, and support local farmers and ranchers.

Position Summary:

The Operations Manager is a multifaceted role requiring proficiency in event management, marketing, volunteer coordination, administrative support, and marketplace management. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for community development and local agriculture. Key Competencies:

1. Event Promotion: Organize, help to manage, and promote events, ensuring accuracy and up- to-datedness of promotional materials.
2. Communication and Outreach: Work with the Outreach Coordinator to create outreach materials and execute a marketing plan
3. Volunteer Management: Manage and schedule volunteers with strategies focused on retention and development.
4.  Marketplace Management: Oversee marketplace operations, maintaining up-to-date staff and vendor contact lists, and managing staff bios and photos.
5. Marketing and Branding: Create and support marketing materials and strategies, ensuring consistent presentation across different platforms.
6. Administrative Support: Provide support to executive directors in managing calendars, starting newsletters, and handling one-off projects.
7. Policy, Workflow, and Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to organizational policies, workflows, and compliance requirements.
8. Technical Proficiency and Data Management: Manage and organize data, and proficiently use various software applications relevant to the role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with event management, including creation and distribution of promotional materials.
• Manage communications and outreach efforts to guests, vendors, local farmers, ranchers, and other organizations.
• Support membership coordinator and create membership sale materials.
• Oversee marketplace onboarding, ensuring seamless management of staff bios/photos and maintaining updated contact lists.
• Support marketing initiatives including social media and other platforms.
• Provide administrative support to the executive director including maintaining calendars and managing newsletters.
• Manage organizational policies, workflows, and compliance; schedule maintenance and review meetings.
• Utilize various software applications for data management and organization needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or related field experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations management, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, Excel, Greater Giving, Constant Contact, Teams, Facebook, Instagram, and WordPress.
• Experience with volunteer and membership management.
• Ability to adapt to varied roles and responsibilities and work collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about community development, local agriculture, and sustainability.