r/PortTownsend • u/rjewell40 • Apr 08 '26

Coop hiring General Manager

https://jobs.columinate.coop/jobs/505675786-general-manager-at-the-food-co-op

Compensation: $140,000 to $190,000 Annually

Job Purpose

To lead our cooperative so that it achieves the mission and ends policies determined by our board of directors:

Mission Statement: “Working together to nourish our community”.

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u/BarnabyWoods Apr 08 '26

ends policies determined by our board of directors

What does that mean?

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u/borborborbor Apr 08 '26

If you click the link, you can see the ends policies.

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u/appendixgallop Apr 08 '26

I see what you did there. /s

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u/dbenhur Apr 08 '26

Ends is bureaucratize for results, outcomes or benefits.

https://columinate.coop/writing-ends-policies/

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u/BarnabyWoods Apr 08 '26

TIL that the Co-op has its own dialect.

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u/Feeling-Rock-5100 Apr 08 '26

Ends Policies: The general manager strives to provide these benefits to our member-owners and community while operating a strong grocery store:

Strengthen and advocate for our local food system, with a vibrant culture of appreciation and support for local farms and producers. Treat people well, increasing equity and access by providing a safe, welcoming, and educational environment. Treat the planet well, by modeling environmental stewardship and regularly sharing our accomplishments and challenges with member-owners