Employment at Food Co-op Initiative

Food Co-op Initiative is a nonprofit organization that partners with communities to build a more just food system, providing critical support as they organize and open community-owned grocery stores. We are a small but mighty organization that has helped over 180 new food co-ops open since our founding in 2005. In early 2024 we launched a new vision, mission, and five-year strategic plan that guides our priorities and our organizational culture. Within our plan is a commitment to centering equity in all aspects of our organization, and that includes our role as an employer.

We believe people of diverse lived experiences providing technical assistance and leadership is critical to moving us toward a truly anti-oppressive food system and co-op movement. To expand the diversity of voices who speak with authority toward this end, we welcome all highly motivated candidates – with particular attention to candidates who have experience in communities that experience economic and/or racial oppressions and possess a strong commitment to issues of social and racial equity.

Food Co-op Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and welcomes diversity in the workplace. If we can assist you in applying for this position, we warmly welcome you to contact us by emailing info@fci.coop or by calling (844) 324-2667.

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Some of FCI’s staff and board at the 2024 Up & Coming Startup Food Co-op Conference

Current Openings

Startup Support Manager

Job Description: FCI Startup Support Manager Job Description 2024

Application deadline: December 4, 2024

How to apply: Please submit a resume and letter of interest to info@fci.coop

We will accept applications on a rolling basis until December 4, 2024. We aim to offer the position to a final candidate in mid-December and welcome the new Startup Support Manager in early January 2025. We are committed to responding in a timely manner to everyone who applies and ensuring applicants have a clear understanding of where they are in the process at all times.

Our hiring process

Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by our staff as they are submitted.
If we are interested in considering your application, we will reach out to schedule a short interview (no more than 30 minutes), via phone or over Zoom (applicant’s preference).
Applicants who advance to an interview with the full hiring team will have the opportunity to interview over Zoom. All applicants will receive some key interview questions prior to the interview.
Finalists may be invited for a second interview with the hiring team.
We will offer interview times during the FCI work day (10-5 pm ET) as well as make some time available outside of our regular working hours for those who only have weeknight availability. If you need other times made available, we will do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Get Started with Food Co-op Initiative

Food Co-op Initiative provides exceptional resources for people in the U.S. working to start a retail food co-op that meets the needs of their community. New startups can use our materials at no charge and are able to reach out to our staff for phone consultations and additional technical help.

Popular Resources

Let’s Start a Food Co-op! What do we do first?

What can FCI Do for me?

Guide to Starting a Food Co-op

Annual Impact Reports

QuickStart from FCI Classroom

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Food Co-op Initiative is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by the law. Food Co-op Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.