Community Market Coordinator

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$21.00 / hr - $23.00 / hr

Scope & Purpose

The Community Market Coordinator is responsible for stewarding and maintaining the operations of the Community Market at Community First! Village, a central hub of our property where visitors, neighbors, volunteers and staff can all find connection, convenience and keepsakes. The Market is an eclectic retail environment serving several different customer-bases with a wide variety of products, including unique art and handcrafted gifts made by formerly homeless artists who live in the Village; convenience store-style offerings like cold drinks, frozen treats, tobacco, and daily essentials; as well as MLF-branded shirts, hats, bags, mugs and more – what we call "Goodness Gear." This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Community Market Manager. Market operating hours are 9 : 00 am – 5 : 00 pm, Monday-Saturday. Due to the nature and requirements of the Market, we are hiring two individuals for this role : one to work Monday-Friday, and another to work Tuesday-Saturday, generally working 8 : 30 am – 5 : 30 pm. Occasional nights and weekends will also be required. All duties and responsibilities will be shared. The Community Market Coordinator will office at Community First! Village located at 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX 78724.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations and stewardship of the Market space
• Act as the "face" of the Market for community neighbors, staff, volunteers, and guests
• Design and implement new merchandising displays seasonally that refresh the Market space while maintaining its consistent aesthetic
• Manage all Market inventory. This includes, but is not limited to : placing orders, receiving orders, updating inventory levels, changing prices, and stocking shelves
• Manage point of sale (POS) technology and ensure all equipment is up-to-date and working
• Keep the Market stocked with all basic supply needs, including but not limited to office supplies, paper goods, packaging supplies, cleaning supplies, etc.
• Manage the weekly accounting duties relating to petty cash and weekly deposits
• Steward the volunteers who work in the Market each day. This includes, but is not limited to, communicating with volunteers before and after their shift; training volunteers in both daily Market tasks and special projects; and educating volunteers on the vision, purpose and culture of MLF
• Support the Market team for pop-ups and special events, including leading out on the overall display needs and scheduling volunteers
• Submit invoices, contracts, credit card receipts, check requests and reimbursement requests in a timely manner and in accordance with accounting policies and procedures
• Welcome guests and tour groups into the space and speak about the Market's role in MLF's mission, vision, strategy, values, and goals
• Promote a culture of high performance, goal achievement and a commitment to quality by implementing and leading a continuous improvement process within the Community Market
• Attend mandatory team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings deemed necessary
• Ensure that all program activities operate consistently and ethically with MLF's mission and values and in accordance with MLF policies and procedures
• Other duties & responsibilities as needed

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MLF PURPOSE & VISION

We empower communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless.

MLF MISSION

We provide food and clothing, cultivate community, and promote dignity to our homeless brothers and sisters in need.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MLF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen based on ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and state law.

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