Community Programs Manager at Town & Country Markets, Inc.

Poulsbo, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

33.2

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Event Planning, Partnership Development, Community Relations, Social Media Collaboration, Recipe Development, Vendor Event Facilitation, Team Leadership, Staff Education, Policy Adherence, Public Speaking, Computer Skills, Record Keeping, Communication, Food Trends, Health Department Standards

Industry

Retail Groceries

Description

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION Open availability required OVERVIEW 🌟 Passionate About Community & Connection? Help Us Spark Impact In Our Communities! 💛 We’re looking for a Community Programs Manager who loves bringing people together, whether it’s through managing vibrant in‑store classes in our Community Kitchen or fun, purposeful events in the market and out in the neighborhood. You’ll build partnerships, support local causes, and drive programs that strengthen our ties with the community while showcasing our brand as the Eating Company. WHO WE ARE T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service, relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community. WHO YOU ARE You are genuine and authentic in your interactions both with your customers and co-workers. You thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the customer in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the environment. Pursuing knowledge in order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food! WHAT WE OFFER (IN ADDITION TO BEING A FUN PLACE TO WORK) We have a highly competitive benefits package ($5-$19 weekly medical premiums), vacation/sick time, paid holidays, premium pay rates, an Employee Assistance Program, a discount on virtually everything in our markets, 401(k) plans, profit-sharing and a pension, scholarship program and an employee referral bonus program. Whoa! That’s a lot of great stuff! THE SMALL PRINT WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, caste, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. T&C is a drug-free workplace. All final applicants for employment will be required to successfully pass a drug screening before they are eligible for employment. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we’d love to learn more about you. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING . . . Writes department schedules Collaborates with social media team on content creation Manages fiduciary agreements for operating the Community Program Plans & directs all in-market programming through work with Department Managers, Market Managers, CPS and Marketing team Partners with Market Managers to create activity and experiences around the Market menu Participates in recipe development as needed to support digital expression Organizes all in-Market Meet the Maker and regional events such as Viking Fest Facilitates in-market vendor events and sampling as directed by Specialists, works with community programs lead to ensure scheduling and needs are met Develops partnerships with local community centers, schools, city council, etc. as applicable Coordinates Market Tours for select groups Plans and executes classes to support discovery of flavors and skills Oversees hiring of community programs team Develops and educates community programs team Conducts regular IC’s with staff Participates in cross meeting at other Market locations as applicable Conducts in-market sampling as needed Supports in-market tasks as needed Ensures the dissemination of and adherence to all company and department policies Supports and follows sustainability programs Supports and follows all safety and security policies Provides and role models attitude of service to staff and customers Operates within the Company’s Core Values and Company Brand Maintains department in a neat, clean, and orderly manner Keeps up on industry trends, standards, and changes THIS JOB MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF . . . Passion and connection to food and food trends Cooking/food service experience Experience planning large scale events Interest and enthusiasm for cooking/nutrition Fluency in social media Comfort with public speaking and media interaction Ability to travel both locally and long distance Must possess intermediate computer skills including MS Office Flexibility to work mornings/afternoons/evenings/weekends/holidays as needed Exemplifies health department standards Excellent communication and record keeping skills Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Possesses full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching) and have excellent manual dexterity Exemplifies health department standards Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner 18 years or older Entry Level Compensation USD $31.30/Hr. Maximum Compensation USD $33.20/Hr.

Responsibilities

This role involves managing all in-market programming, including classes and events, while collaborating with various internal teams and external partners to strengthen community ties. Responsibilities also include overseeing the hiring and education of the community programs team and ensuring adherence to company policies.