Job Description

Welcome to Weavers Way!

Weavers Way is a not-for-profit organization that’s doing things differently to support our local community. As a member-owned co-op, we don’t exist just to make money. Weavers Way operates on a triple bottom line philosophy known as People-Planet-Profit - which means every action we take, we strive to benefit people (our community, employees, and local vendors), planet (we strive to be one of the most sustainable places around!), and profit (so we can support our team members and operate as a business). By joining us, you’re helping us fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in our local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and being a part of strengthening and enriching the people and planet around us.

Join us as our Mobile Market Manager!

Weavers Way is creating a Mobile Market program with the primary goal of providing fresh and local food to underserved areas in and around Philadelphia via a small truck to become a market at various sites. The Mobile Market Manager will oversee and operate most aspects of the program including daily operations, logistics, inventory control, staff supervision, customer service, and more! This is a full-time, exempt, salaried role with an anticipated start date of late-February/early-March. If you have passion for food equity, community, and local products, we want to hear from you!

Weavers Way offers a comprehensive variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; co-op paid group short term and long term disability coverage; a group life insurance policy; a retirement plan with co-op match; paid vacation and sick time off; employee discount; and more!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee product purchasing, pricing, receiving, inventory counts, and storage.
• Plan Mobile Market operational logistics, including but not limited to
  • Truck and Market setup, with driving as needed;
  • Planning routes and schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, inventory, consumables, labor costs, and other relevant data as requested to monitor program evaluation.
• Cash management and point-of-sale system operations, ensuring accurate transactions and end-of-day reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Development teams to create and promote the Mobile Market using a variety of mediums (social media, email, local media, print materials).
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant reports related to margins, sales, customer service, labor, and performance.
• Ensure that Weavers Way Co-op customer service standards are upheld.

Community Partnerships

• Build relationships with local organizations, business, and government agencies to expand the Mobile Market’s reach.
• Act as a liaison between the Mobile Market program and surrounding communities, gathering feedback and addressing concerns.
• Organize and attend events to promote and raise awareness of the Mobile Market program.

Safety and Equipment

• Ensure all food safety standards are upheld based on Weavers Way Co-op policies and Department of Health of regulations.
• Understand and comply with all local, state, and federal laws/regulatory bodies (OSHA, Department of Health, Department of Transportation).
• Assist in protecting assets by promoting and adhering to the proper use and maintenance policies of Weavers Way Co-op, including buildings, equipment, and vehicles.
• Assist in vehicle and equipment maintenance by establishing maintenance, reporting issues, transporting equipment and/or vehicles to and from repair locations, and doing small repairs as needed.
• Report all work-related injuries, following established Workers Compensation procedures.

Staff Supervision

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise all Mobile Market staff, collaborating with Human Resources on an as-needed basis.
• Ensure that Mobile Market staff are in compliance with Weavers Way Co-op policies, as established in the Employee Handbook.
• Complete all performance evaluations, as assigned.
• With guidance from Human Resources, respond swiftly and appropriately to employee disciplinary issues.
• Provide ongoing coaching and staff development, as needed.

General

• Observe all Weavers Way Co-op policies and procedures, as established in store locations and the Employee Handbook.
• Attend and actively contribute to leadership and other meetings, as scheduled.
• Maintain communication standards for information-sharing between stores, management, administration, and staff.
• Maintain any required and/or relevant professional certifications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A commitment to the mission and goals and Weavers Way Co-op.
• A valid drivers license and clean driving record is required.
• Access to reliable transportation to travel between sites and/or events; a car is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable driving, parking, and maneuvering truck-type vehicles.
• An active ServSafe Manager Certification.
• An interest in healthy food and food preparation.
• Proficient in point-of-sale systems and computer/web-based platforms such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to connect with diverse communities, in a variety of standard mediums.
• The ability to work both autonomously and independently, and collaboratively with a team.
• Leadership experience, including managing staff and volunteers.
• The ability to lift, reach for, and carry up to 40lbs on a frequent basis.
• The ability remain standing for up to 8 hours.
• The ability to work in a variety of neighborhoods, environments, and weather patterns.
• Be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.