Store Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Saba Grocers is a grassroots initiative of corner store owners in Oakland founded in 2019. Saba’s mission is to shift liquor stores to community stores by increasing produce inventory and healthy products on the shelf of small businesses. We work with each corner store owner on a transition plan to increase healthy produce in a safe and responsible way considering market growth strategies, sustainable supply channels and community engagement tools to anchor each market in the surrounding neighborhood. The majority of our participating stores are located in East and West Oakland. The position will lead our Fresh5x (SNAP match) and corner store programs. This role will be key to the strategic growth of the organization's nonprofit engagement.

Responsibilities

Fresh 5X Program - 50%

• Lead and manage the deployment and administration of the program’s online platform

• Develop tiered approach for identifying store participation rates

• Grow number of average program users

• Support store owners with retail promotion and product merchandising.

• Assist in promoting BIPOC farmer products in corner stores, and new healthy products.

• Support community organizing team in acting as neighborhood marketing, outreach, education, and evaluation agents for the program

• Collaborate on project budgets (i.e. events, merchandising)

Corner Store Program - 50%

• Create plan for identifying and onboarding corner stores for produce delivery and Fresh5x programs

• Lead marketing and merchandising efforts to support corner store produce sales

• Deepen existing store relationships & program engagement with corner stores

• Develop feedback and evaluation tools

• Other tasks that support Saba’s mission and vision as needed

What We Are Looking For

• 2+ years or more of project management experience 

• Bachelor’s degree required  

• Experience in food systems or food-related marketing

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with small & immigrant-owned businesses (strong customer service mindset)

• High proficiency in excel/spreadsheet and experience budget monitoring 

• High proficiency and adaptability in using android and iphone platforms, and experience in learning and using new technologies is required 

• Proactive, organized, structured, independent, motivated, and detail-oriented team player

• Proficient in time management 

• Adaptable and capable of working autonomously 

• Position requires ability to drive. Mileage is reimbursed per federal rate

• Spanish language skills required; Arabic proficiency is highly preferred 

• Car/Drivers license required 

• Possibility for evening & weekend events based on program needs

• Being part of the Oakland community is a plus  

Compensation:

• $32-35/hr / full-time

• Benefits eligible - vacation, sick and 401k option

To apply, please send your resume to lucas@sabagrocers.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saba Grocers is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including members of underrepresented groups.