Mariposa is Currently Hiring for the Following Positions:

• Stocker/Receiver for Grocery Department
• Staff for Produce Department
• Other Staff Positions

1. Stocker/Receiver for Grocery Department

Mariposa Food Co‐op in West Philadelphia is seeking enthusiastic and engaged applicants for
positions in our Grocery department. Mariposa is a grocery store committed to food justice that
is cooperatively owned by community members.

Prior grocery or retail produce experience required. Focus, energy, the ability to self‐manage,
multi-task, and work collaboratively are all essential to this job.

Details

• Part‐time and full-time positions available.
• Availability during open hours and receiving times (7am — 9:30/10:00 pm). Position may include some nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Weekend availability is a must!

Responsibilities Included But Not Limited To

• Receiving and stocking orders of all sizes.
• Maintaining clean, attractive, well-stocked, and rotated displays throughout the store.
• Providing prompt and courteous assistance to members and shoppers — fielding questions about the co‐op and products, assisting with shopping needs, etc.
• Work within a team of other Grocery, Produce and Front End staff (supporting each other around covering shifts, taking breaks, and rotating responsibilities).
• Direct and collaborate with Co-op members completing monthly member workshifts of assorted department tasks.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food retail.
• Familiarity with natural foods, a broad range of goods, relevant terms and classifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to give clear instructions.
• Customer service oriented, prior experience with customer assistance and communication.
• Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job — stand on your feet for up to 8 hours, lift 50-60 lbs, and work in cold and wet environments.
• Experience with collaborative and/or consensus decision making and food justice struggles and organizations.

Bonus Qualifications

• Prior training on product buying, merchandising and display.
• Knowledge of local foods and suppliers.
• Background supervising the work of volunteers or training others.
• Experience with cooperatives or other democratic workplaces.
• Involvement in anti-oppression work, especially work against racism and for food justice.

Compensation

• Competitive starting wage with a yearly raise
• Health benefits available
• Paid vacation and sick/personal days
• Shopping discount; monthly $25 shopping credit

How to Apply

Email a resume and cover letter to grocery-hiring@mariposa.coop

2. Staff for Produce Department

Mariposa Food Co‐op in West Philadelphia is seeking enthusiastic and engaged applicants for positions in our Produce Department.

Mariposa is a local food justice oriented grocery store that is cooperatively owned by community members. Prior retail produce experience required! No exceptions. Focus, energy, the ability to self‐manage, and a pleasant, approachable attitude are all essential to this job.

Position details:

• Receiving and stocking staff for our Produce Department.
• 30 – 40 hours a week position available.
• Availability may range from 7am — 10:00 pm.
• Position may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Weekend availability is a must!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receiving and stocking orders of all sizes.
• Maintaining clean, attractive, well-stocked displays throughout the department.
• Providing prompt and courteous assistance to members and shoppers
• Fielding questions about the co‐op and products, assisting with shopping needs, etc.
• Work within a team of other Produce, Grocery, and Front End staff (supporting each other around covering shifts, taking breaks, and rotating responsibilities).
• Supervise, direct, and/or collaborate with Co-op members assisting with volunteer workshifts on assorted department tasks.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in produce department retail REQUIRED.
• Familiarity with: natural foods, food safety, and produce items

Compensation

• Competitive starting wage with a yearly raise
• Health benefits available
• Paid vacation and sick/personal days
• Shopping discount; monthly $25 shopping credit

How to Apply

Email a resume and cover letter to produce-hiring@mariposa.coop

3. OTHER STAFF POSITIONS

Mariposa Food Co-op has been providing its members access to healthy, locally-grown, and sustainably-produced food for almost 40 years. We are always seeking applications from talented, dedicated individuals who are looking for a chance to make a difference in food access and justice.

Unless noted, please send applications and resumes to hiring [at] mariposa [dot] coop.

Application (PDF File)