Community Food Market Assistant Manager
About Upper Valley Haven
Upper Valley Haven is a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to helping people move out of homelessness and hunger and toward self-sufficiency. Through shelter, food access, education, and supportive services, the Haven partners with individuals and families to build stability and opportunity. Our work is grounded in dignity, equity, and respect-and our staff are central to advancing that mission.
Position Summary
The Community Food Market Assistant Manager leads the operational systems that ensure a well-stocked, organized, and efficiently flowing market environment. This roleis responsible forinventory management, procurement,logistics, and back-of-house coordination, ensuring food moves safely and effectivelyin a busy, fast-paced environment.Works in tandem with/in support of the Food Market Managerto ensure operational readiness.
Compensation
$25 per hour, $52,000annually,plus comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, dental,andretirement.
Reports To
Community Food Market Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory & Product Flow:
Maintainaccurateinventory, including tracking, rotation, and restocking
- Procurement & Ordering:Place orders based on demand, budget, and available supply
- Receiving &Warehouse:Oversee deliveries, organize stock, and maintain backstock areas
- Daily Operations:Keep the market organized andrunningefficiently throughout the day
- Volunteer Support:Provide cleardirectionandmaintainworkflow during busy periods
- Compliance & Safety:Follow food safety, storage, and documentation standards
Required Skills & Attributes
- Strong systems thinkingandattention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple prioritiesin a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Comfortable handling multiple tasks at once and balancing shifting priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible and dependable with good problem-solving skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
Education & Experience
Experience inlogistics, inventory, warehouse, or retail/food systems preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50lbs,stand, bend, and work in cooler/freezer environments.
Work Environment/Schedule
Busy,active environment; primarily daytime schedule with occasional flexibility.
Why Join Upper Valley Haven
Make a direct impactina mission-driven organization and contribute to community-centered food access systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Upper Valley Haven (UVH) is proud to be anEqual Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace environment that is welcoming and safe for all. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. UVH follows all EEOC guidance and federal and state laws regarding background screening.