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GROCERY STORE ASSISTANT MANAGER – MATERNITY LEAVE (Term)
$21–$24 per hour | Part-Time, Transitioning to Temporary Full-Time
The Food Rescue Grocery Store, operated by the John Howard Society of Brandon, helps make food more accessible in our community by rescuing good-quality food and offering it at affordable prices.
We are looking for a reliable, organized, and community-minded Grocery Store Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day operation of our store. This position offers an opportunity to learn the store's operations alongside the current Store Manager before stepping into a temporary full-time acting management role during their maternity leave.
The position will begin with 16-24 hours per week, providing hands-on training in store operations, food rescue coordination, customer service, staff and volunteer coordination, and social media communications. When the current Store Manager begins their leave, the successful candidate will transition to temporary full-time hours and assume responsibility for managing the store for the duration of the leave.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes initiative, and wants to contribute to food security and waste reduction in our community.
What We Offer
- Meaningful work that supports food security and reduces food waste in our community.
- Hands-on training and the opportunity to develop retail and management skills.
- The opportunity to take on increased responsibility and lead daily store operations.
- A welcoming, community-focused work environment.
Responsibilities
Store Operations and Management
- Support the day-to-day operation of the Food Rescue Grocery Store and help ensure it runs efficiently.
- Learn and follow established store procedures, policies, and food safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming retail environment.
- Assist with cash handling, opening and closing procedures, and end-of-day reconciliation.
- Monitor product quality, merchandising, inventory, and overall store presentation.
Food Rescue and Inventory Coordination
- Assist with coordinating food rescue pickups, including travel to Winnipeg and other partner locations as required.
- Work with the Inventory Lead to plan for incoming product, unloading, sorting, and stocking.
- Help ensure rescued food is handled, stored, and displayed appropriately.
- Support effective inventory management and the reduction of food waste.
Staff and Volunteer Coordination
- Schedule and coordinate staff and volunteers.
- Provide clear direction and support to staff and volunteers during daily operations.
- Help foster a collaborative, respectful, and customer-focused team environment.
Customer Service and Community Engagement
- Provide friendly, respectful, and helpful customer service.
- Help create an inclusive shopping environment for customers from all backgrounds.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with food donors, suppliers, local vendors, and community partners.
- Help promote the store's food-rescue mission and its role in improving access to affordable food.
Social Media and Communications
- Create and publish engaging social media content, including videos, photos, and posts that showcase available products and encourage customers to visit the store.
- Share timely updates about product availability, promotions, and store activities.
- Use social media creatively to increase store visibility, customer engagement, and sales.
- Help raise awareness of food rescue, food security, and waste reduction in the community.
- Respond to online inquiries and comments professionally and in keeping with the organization's values.
General
- Perform other duties as required to support the organization.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage competing priorities.
- Reliability, sound judgment, and a high level of trustworthiness, particularly when handling cash and overseeing store operations.
- Ability to lead, coordinate, and support staff and volunteers.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Experience in retail, grocery operations, or a similar environment is required.
- Previous supervisory or management experience is an asset.
- Experience creating social media content, particularly short-form videos, photos, and engaging posts, is required.
- Familiarity with Meta and an understanding of how social media can promote a business and attract customers, is required.
- Understanding of, or lived experience with, food insecurity is an asset.
- Position: Grocery Store Assistant Manager – Maternity Leave
- Initial schedule: Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm, with possibility for additional hours up to 24hrs/week.
- Temporary coverage: Transition to full-time hours (35 hrs/wk) and acting management responsibilities when the current Store Manager begins leave.
- Duration: Temporary coverage for the duration of the Store Manager's maternity leave (6 months).
- Wage: $21–$24 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
- Location: Food Rescue Grocery Store, Brandon, Manitoba.
- Reports to: Executive Director, John Howard Society of Brandon.
The successful candidate must be prepared to transition from part-time training to temporary full-time employment in the Spring of 2027.
Who We Welcome
The John Howard Society of Brandon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, and individuals with diverse lived experiences.
We value people who are dependable, adaptable, respectful, and committed to strengthening our community. Applicants with transferable skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
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