Community Access Manager
Location: Hybrid
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Department: Retaaza Rx
Classification: Full Time
About Retaaza:
Retaaza is a social enterprise that strives to make local food more accessible and affordable,directly supports our communities’ farmers, reconnects consumers to their food,and feeds families struggling with food insecurity. We are building robust relationships with local farmers, community organizations, local businesses, and individuals to create a nimble, streamlined approach that is making a measurable impact economically, socially, and environmentally across our communities.
This is a hybrid position. Day to day work can be done remotely but there are events that require in-person attendance and coverage. Our HQ is in Atlanta at Atlanta Tech Village. Our Community Access Manager will oversee Retaaza Rx programming, executing all community markets and community access initiatives. Retaaza Rx is our D2C - Direct to Community - programming. Retaaza Rx (Rx) forges connections between farmers and community members. Our solutions assist hungry neighbors by creating a pipeline of fresh, healthy foods straight from the farm and into the hands of food-insecure individuals and families. This position is a key member of the team and will work cross-functionally to ensure Retaaza’s mission and impact are communicated effectively.
Retaaza Team Members Are:
● Entrepreneurial – they take initiative and are comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change
● Adept at turning unstructured problems into well-defined plans
● Mission-oriented
● Willing to learn, ask questions,and listen
● Willing to pitch in and roll up their sleeves to help - even if the task(s) is not formally part of their role
● Ethical and have high integrity in their approach to situations
● Committed to addressing food insecurity, saving food waste, and helping farmers in the state of Georgia and beyond
Role Responsibilities Include:
● Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple community markets throughout the week – including pop-up and mobile markets
● Manage (and hire as needed) market associates, create work schedules, and lead trainings
● Recruit, train, and manage market volunteers
● Track overall Retaaza Rx P&L,individual market P&Ls, and impact metrics
● Collaborate with value chain manager on orders and receiving for the markets
● Fulfill various market reporting requirements (ex. SNAP, GF4L, sales tax, etc)
● Manage communication with various stakeholders to ensure delivery of partnership agreements
● Operate as the manager of and point contact for all Rx partners
● Manage Retaaza’s relationship with donation partners
● Create and execute market marketing efforts (email, market sites, social media, etc.)
● Perform ad-hoc analysis and create proposals to support large-scale, future Retaaza projects
● Assist with grants received for Retaaza Rx work and subsequent reporting requirements
● Represent Retaaza while interacting with cross-functional stakeholders inside and outside of the organization
Role Requirements:
● A minimum of 3+ years of relationship management and/or business management experience
● Strong written and verbal communicator
● Ability to manage multiple projects at once
● Constantly thinking about how to streamline process
● Creative, out of the box problem solver - able to just figure things out
● Can work under tight deadlines
● Comfort with hands on management to accomplish tasks (ex. operating markets and being a backup if a scheduled market associate calls out sick)
● Access to a car you have permission to drive, when needed
● Clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance
Preferred Skills & Compensation:
● Previous experience in a startup or nonprofit environment
● Previous experience with, or knowledge of, the local food movement, food justice movement, agriculture industry, and/or community organizations particularly involved in food
● Broad knowledge and understanding of community-based services around sustainability, food security, and food waste
● Previous experience with, or knowledge of, farmers markets and/or retail environments
Pay Scale:
$50,000-$65,000 - negotiable and commensurate with location and experience
Benefits:
Medical benefits including dental and vision, 401k, unlimited PTO, direct deposit, remote work, educational opportunities, fresh produce, and much more!
Culture:
We are a high performing team that aims to make people’s lives better every day. Our goal is to work smarter, not harder, but the problems we are tackling require hard work,imagination, and a willingness to collaborate, brainstorm, support, and learn from each other. We are a family that aims to function as a well-oiled machine.Retaaza is a place for personal and professional growth and where excellence is rewarded and failure is a side effect of the continual learning process. We have high expectations of each other and of the organization and ask that our team members show up with a positive, can-do attitude that is uplifting to others around them. We authentically care about each other and the stakeholders we are serving. The passion that we bring to Retaaza and our personal work ethic makes deadlines, and the unavoidable stress, easier. We expect team members to feel a sense of accountability for the success of the people they work with every day and for the success of the business. We want everyone to come to work feeling like they can unapologetically bring their whole self. Our work requires heart, humility, excellence, creativity, and respect. Ultimately, the work, and our mission of refreshing the way we feed community, is bigger than any individual.
At Retaaza, we value diversity and inclusion in all forms. We strive to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and we believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives, skills, and experiences that enrich all of us. We are dedicated to empowering every individual and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our team.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should send resume, references, and cover letter to careers@retaaza.com.
