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Meat and Seafood Manager Full-time. Requires open availability, including evenings and weekends. Status: Reports to Director of Operations Pay Level: IX, exempt. Location: Easthampton, MA Purpose: The Meat & Seafood Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the Meat & Seafood department operations and financial performance, establishing and sustaining relationships with consumers and vendors, and provide steady leadership to our Meat & Seafood department staff. They will provide a high level of service to River Valley Co-ops internal and external customers and will be responsible for building and maintaining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere within our Co-op locations. Additionally, the Meat & Seafood Manager initiates and maintains a department culture of engagement and creativity through training and positive influence in all Co-op locations. Qualifications ESSENTIAL Previous management experience. Four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of and passion for Meat and Seafood, including cooking, eating, and supporting farmers and fishers. Experience with Meat and Seafood purchasing and processing, including breakdown to meet yield goals. Demonstrated ability to lead and maintain a culture of safety, with knives, equipment, and food. Ability to maintain a professional and mutually beneficial relationship with vendors. Outstanding customer service skills. Attention to detail and good organizational skills. Flexible - willingness to be open, to learn, and take on new responsibilities. Demonstrate objectivity, neutrality, and calm. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to understand and use calculations needed to set pricing to achieve margin goals, manage payroll, project sales, and manage department expenses. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, committees, suppliers, customers, and staff. Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to work as a collaborative team player. Ability to follow through on systems, procedures, and policies. Ability to work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environment. Ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing conditions quickly. Ability to manage time with consistent weekly deadlines for reporting and other time-sensitive assignments. Ability to use computers and applicable software and programs, specifically Microsoft Office and Google Suite and recipe costing software. Demonstrated ability to work with customers and co-workers from various cultural backgrounds. FUNCTIONAL Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to use hands or fingers to handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation. Ability to use office equipment; computer, Point of Sale, scanner, fax, copier. Ability to work in cold, damp conditions. Ability to lift to 50 pounds, with occasional ability to lift 75 pounds. Ability to commute between Co-op locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functional job duties. PREFERRED Natural and local foods (retail, wholesale). Ability to speak Spanish, French, or Swahili a plus. SEE THE RIVER VALLEY CO-OP WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION