Co-op Job Bank

The Co-op Job Bank is a listing of employment opportunities in the cooperative community. NCBA members get their first listing free. A nominal fee is charged for each additional listing and for non-member co-op businesses. Links to co-op associations with job banks are also welcomed. For details on how to submit job openings and links, contact us at info@ncba.coop Career opportunities at NCBA

Consumer Cooperatives

General Manager - Get in on the Ground Floor

Dynamic, experienced person sought as general manager for 12,500 sq. ft. specialty, cooperative grocery store. The candidate must start six months prior to the scheduled opening in the spring of 2009 in order to deliver a fully staffed and operational facility.

The GM will oversee approximately 45 employees. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to planning, finance, reporting, operations, and marketing.

The General Manager should posess the following skills and abilities:

• demonstrate strong leadership skills;
• understand and respond to the needs of the membership and customer base;
• College degree and Co-op experience preferred;

Located in the heart of the White Mountains, the area promotes a family-friendly, healthy, outdoor lifestyle, with strong community involvement. Competitive salary package offered.

For more information on the Littleton Co-op, visit www.littletoncoop.org. Or visit www.littletonareachamber.com for details on the community of Littleton and the White Mountains.

Interested candidates please submit a resume and cover letter to: Phyllis Armstrong at lvccpar@surfglobal.net or Mark Secord at msecord@driscollcpa.com.

General Manager

The Silver City Food Cooperative in Silver City, New Mexico (with annual sales over $2 million) seeks a dynamic general manager to lead our team of 25 employees. Silver City, population 10,000, is next to the 3 million acre Gila National Forest and has small town charm and plenty of sunshine. Our co-op is a thriving 3000 sq. ft. store (with additional warehouse and office space), has 2100 members and serves a rural community within a 60 mile radius.

With our Policy Governance model, the GM is responsible for the management of all co-op operations including: budgeting and finances, personnel, customer service, member linkage, marketing and long-range planning.

The General Manager should posess the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills;
• Several years of experience in natural foods retail;
• Supervisory and marketing experience;

Please send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: gmsearch@silvercityfoodcoop.com

Learn more about our co-op and the position at www.silvercityfoodcoop.com