Brahm Ahmadi, 03/07/2019 16:55:42
About Community Foods Market: Community Foods Market is a purpose-driven company that is opening a food market and café in a neighborhood of West Oakland that has not had a supermarket since the 1970s. Our goals are to have a positive impact on people’s lives, be a neighborhood anchor and build community. We want to use food to bring people together and create social connections that enrich community life. We also want to support our customers in making healthier choices by introducing them to fresher and more nutritious foods and providing them with information, education and incentives. Finally, we want to create a team-oriented workplace culture in which our employees feel a sense of purpose in their work, are empowered to make a difference, are continuously developing themselves, and strive to provide the best possible service and customer experience.
The Position: Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Management Team, the Administration and Human Resources Manager will help build our startup business, with a focus on establishing and conducting administrative and human resource management activities including but not limited to bookkeeping, human resource processes, cash controls and office management.
Responsibilities:
HUMAN RESOURCES
ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL
CASH CONTROLS
ADMIN & OFFICE MANAGEMENT
The Candidate: Someone who is at least 18 years of age with at least two years of administrative, accounting and human resources experience who is personable, creative, reliable and hardworking. This individual must be excited to take initiative and be a leader in a startup business, able to thrive in a fast paced, sometimes stressful, environment and manage changing priorities, schedules and multiple tasks simultaneously. S/he must have good skills in organization, problem solving, time-management, communication and planning. This person must be committed to our social mission and appreciate its importance to the business. We seek someone who is personable, culturally competent and able to work well with the ethnic diversity of the community. Familiarity with and knowledge of West Oakland is a strong preference.
Additional Qualifications
This job description does not promise nor imply that the functions listed above are the only duties to be performed. Employees are always expected to perform tasks requested by their supervisors and be able to execute additional duties as needed.
The Compensation: The salary will be a minimum of $50,000, with the possibility of a higher salary offer based on experience and qualifications. We offer a 15% discount on purchases throughout the store, bottomless free coffee, a medical plan after 90 days of employment, and a 401K retirement plan after one year of employment. Paid vacation will begin to accrue after one year of employment.
Please send current resume, three professional references and a brief cover letter to patricia@communityfoodsmarket.com. Community Foods Market is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. An arrest record or felony conviction will not necessarily preclude from employment with us.