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To post a job opening, please send your announcement to info[at]usworker[dot]coop, with the subject line: "Job Posting."  Jobs will be posted for 90 days. Thank you!

Posted 1/30/12
Business Manager
Madison, WI

Union Cab of Madison, a Worker Cooperative in Madison, WI, is hiring a Business Manager.
Excellent communication and team leadership skills are required.  If interested please visit www.unioncab.coop/businessmanager for more information.  Union Cab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Posted 1/4/12
General Manager
Oakland, CA

Mandela Foods Cooperative grocery store is a catalyst for change that seeks to transform a neglected neighborhood into a dynamic, healthy and prosperous community for the benefit of residents, employees, commuters and local farmers.  Currently operating a 2,200 sq. ft. grocery store and nutrition education center at Mandela Gateway, the cooperative seeks a General Manager to work with our team to take Mandela Foods to new heights.

The General Manager will be accountable for all aspects of store operations to increase and expand its net operations using cooperative business practices.  GM responsibilities include retail hiring, training, coordinating marketing events and outreach for the store; merchandising, operations, staff development and management, customer service, store maintenance, safety, systems, profit & loss, inventory.  

You must have a strong passion for creating an extraordinary environment for Team Members; supporting, coaching, counseling, and developing them, along with the ability to carry out company initiatives and direction.   You must be a strong communicator, understand grocery retail operations (cooperative grocery a plus) in an environment centered around community health and wellness.

Reports to:       Management Team
Hours:     Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.  Benefits included.

If you're an exceptional manager with experience in the natural grocery field and have a passion for customer service, please apply online or send a resume and cover letter to the address listed below.  No phone calls please.

Dana Harvey
Mandela MarketPlace
1364 7th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
dana@mandelamarketplace.org

Posted 12/4/11
Baker
San Rafael, CA
BAKER/ASPIRING BAKER WANTED for Arizmendi bakery-pizzeria in San Rafael

Who we are: We're part of an association of worker-owned bakeries that includes Berkeley's Cheese Board and other Arizmendi bakery-pizzerias in San Francisco, Emeryville, and Oakland. We've won multiple "Best of the Bay" awards.

How we're different: Arizmendi bakers own and run their stores. Potential worker-owners will be trained as artisan bakers and will also receive training in business practices, cooperative organization, and democratic decision-making.

Qualifications for worker-owners: Applicants should love working with food, enjoy physically demanding work, have enthusiasm for cooperating as a group, be motivated to work hard, and be willing to take the initiative and responsibility for co-managing their business. Baking and restaurant experience is valued but not necessary. Business or cooperative experience is also a plus.

Compensation and investment: Current pay is $12/hour and benefits include medical insurance. Future pay and share of profits depends on the performance of the business. Trainees become eligible for worker-owner status after a 6-month introductory period. Total owner investment is $5,000 each, and a cash investment of at least $500 is required to become a worker-owner.

Applications available at Arizmendi Bakery in San Rafael (1002 4th Street) or by request at hiringarizmendi@gmail.com.

Posted 9/14/11
Baker
Berkeley, CA
Nabolom Collective Bakery is hiring!
Nabolom is a worker-owned collective bakery and café, operating in Berkeley since 1976. We are currently looking for 2-3 new full-time and/or part-time workers. Ideally, each worker would eventually expand into all aspects of the bakery including full collective ownership.

This position requires scheduling flexibility and is not an afterschool or seasonal job. The bakery is staffed 24 hours a day and can require unusual hours.

Requirements:
• Minimum 1 year commitment (looking for long term members interested in ownership)
• Interest in participating fully in a worker-owned cooperative
• Ability to attend Collective Meetings on Monday afternoons
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for 8+ hours
• Baking and/or food production experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrable initiative
• Delivery Driver candidates must be 21+ years old, have a valid

CA state driver’s license, and a clean driving record (driving is not required for all candidates)

Preferred:
-Baking and/or customer service experience
-Collective experience or familiarity with consensus process
Please state your preferred shifts in your cover letter. All workers train on the store shift and then learn new shifts. Priority is given to candidates able to work over-nights and weekends.
• store: 6:30 am-2 pm, 1 pm-8:30 pm
• prep: 9 am-5 pm, 2 pm-10 pm
• bake: 7 pm-3 am, 3 am-11am
• office: 9-5ish twice a week
• delivery: midnight to 7 am

We are looking to hire someone who is responsible, self-motivated, good at communicating, and fun to work with. Compensation is based on a shift-pay system with hourly wages. No health benefits currently
offered, but we are working on it! If you are interested in joining the Nabolom community and feel you
fit this description, please bring a resume and cover letter by the bakery as soon as possible.

Please note: NO resumes will be accepted without a cover letter.

Posted 9/14/11
Massachusetts Licensed Electrician
Greenfield, MA
Employment Opportunities - Massachusetts Licensed Electricians. PV Squared, a Greenfield based, worker owned, Solar Energy Design/Build Cooperative, is searching for new solar energy system installers to meet our increasing demand!

This is an exciting time for the Industry, and we are looking for outstanding self-motivated and self-directed individuals who are interested in our cooperative team business model. We are looking for individuals who take pride in the quality of their work, who take pride in their team, and who set customer service as a priority.

Prerequisites:
- Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician License in good standing
- Stable Active Work History in the electrical trade
- Residential and commercial experience with both services and distribution circuits
- Safe Work History with preference given to applicants with OSHA Cert. and Construction Supervisor’s License
- Must be safe and comfortable working on construction sites
- Must be safe and comfortable working and carrying weight at heights (all types of roof, scaffold, and ladder work)
- Valid driver’s license, must own reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to job sites throughout New England a few times a year (Mileage and Lodging Paid)
- Must be able to manage supply stock and plan ahead
- Must be sharp, focused, and detail-oriented, with a strong emphasis on quality craftsmanship and efficiency
- Must be flexible with sound judgment to deal with adverse and unforeseen situations
- An understanding of standard construction math and building science is preferred
- Ability to understand multiple perspectives and work cooperatively with all types is essential

Benefits and Salary:
We offer a very appealing benefits package that includes the opportunity to take long term ownership in the cooperative. After an introductory period we offer:
- Individual and Family Health Care Plans
- 401K plan with weekly contributions
- A generous amount of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- and much more…

Wage based on experience and qualifications.
We are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Send Resume and Cover Letter to info@pvsquared.coop or:
Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics Cooperative, Inc.
311 Wells Street, Greenfield, MA 01301