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GENERAL MANAGER - COMMUNITY FOOD LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITYSPARTAN HOUSING COOPERATIVE INC • Lansing, MI, US
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GENERAL MANAGER - COMMUNITY FOOD LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

GENERAL MANAGER - COMMUNITY FOOD LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

SPARTAN HOUSING COOPERATIVE INC • Lansing, MI, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Training & development

GENERAL MANAGER - COMMUNITY FOOD LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Organization : Eastside Lansing Food Co-op (ELFCO)

Location : Lansing, MI (Allen Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St.)

Employment Type : Full-time, exempt

Compensation : $40,000$60,000 depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus

Start Date : As soon as available

Application Deadline : Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

About the Opportunity

The Eastside Lansing Food Co-op (ELFCO) is hiring a General Manager to lead our community-owned grocery store through a period of critical rebuilding. We are not currently financially solvent and while operations are stable, sales have plateaued and need immediate attention.

This is a pivotal role for someone ready to stabilize, strategize, and grow a neighborhood grocery co-op with equity at its core. The General Manager will manage day-to-day operations, develop a motivated staff team, and work with the Board to build ELFCOs financial and community momentum.

ELFCO is more than a store. Our vision is to be a member-owned cooperative rooted in food justice, democratic control, and neighborhood-based economic resilience. We're looking for a leader who shares that vision and can help bring it into reality.

Where We Are Now

ELFCO relaunched in 2022 inside Allen Place, a community health and food hub led by the Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC). We are :

  • Holding steady in sales, but urgently need growth
  • Still building our staffing, marketing, and operations systems
  • Located in a space that may eventually require expansion, integration, or relocation
  • Supported by a committed Board, staff, and community of member-owners
  • The Board is committed to supporting this position for at least 69 months, regardless of short-term store performance. However, bonuses and longer-term employment will be tied to progress on sales growth, operational improvements, and financial metrics.

    What Youll Lead

  • Store Operations : Purchasing, pricing, inventory, merchandising, vendor relations, store upkeep
  • Staff Leadership : Hire, schedule, and supervise a small team; build trust and accountability
  • Marketing & Outreach : Relaunch promotions, drive foot traffic, improve signage and visibility
  • Finance & Budgeting : Track sales, labor, cash flow, and margin weekly; manage real-time budget and accounts payable; provide regular, clear reports to the Board
  • Community Visioning : Work with the Board to clarify ELFCOs mission, impact, and long-term growth strategy
  • ANC Collaboration : Build a strong, reciprocal relationship with the Allen Neighborhood Center and explore shared programming or leadership integration
  • Systems Building : Establish SOPs, compliance checklists, inventory procedures, and performance tracking tools
  • You Might Be the Right Fit If You Are

  • A builder and doer energized by complexity and purpose-driven work
  • Experienced in grocery, food systems, or small business management
  • Skilled in marketing, merchandising, and customer engagement to grow revenue
  • Comfortable managing people, budgets, and strategy in a hands-on setting
  • Committed to food access, cooperative values, and economic justice
  • Able to communicate clearly across cultures, classes, and community settings
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • 2+ years of management experience in retail grocery or related field
  • Experience with hiring, scheduling, and staff development
  • Demonstrated ability to manage daily financial operations, including reconciling bank accounts, tracking payables, generating internal reports, and collaborating with external accountants or contract bookkeepers
  • Financial accountability is essential. Candidates must be able to manage real-time budgeting and cash flow, interpret financial reports, and either perform or oversee basic bookkeeping functions in collaboration with the Board and any contracted support.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings / weekends, as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet
  • What We Offer

  • $40,000$60,000 salary, depending on experience
  • Performance-based bonus tied to agreed-upon benchmarks
  • A co-governed store and supportive Board
  • Access to national co-op peer networks and resources
  • A meaningful opportunity to help shape ELFCOs future including its mission, physical space, and impact in Lansing
  • How to Apply

    Please send a cover letter and resume to :

    In your cover letter, tell us :

  • Why are you drawn to this role?
  • What skills, experience, or vision would you bring to ELFCO right now?
  • What are your salary expectations and any specific needs or constraints youd like us to consider?
  • Equal Opportunity Statement

    ELFCO is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and candidates with lived experience navigating food access, economic hardship, or systems change.

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