Ready to Lead Locally?
JOIN OUR BOARD!
Whole Earth Market Co-op is looking for individuals who are...
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Passionate, engaged leaders that are excited to help grow a thriving, sustainable, community-owned grocery store
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Curious and collaborative thinkers who want to shape the Co-op’s purpose, values, and long-term vision
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Committed to supporting local farmers, producers, and reinvesting in our regional economy
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Available to meet monthly for full board meetings & stay involved
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Ready to contribute their skills by serving on at least one committee (Finance, Expansion, Events & Community Engagement, and more)
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Able to make a meaningful 3 year commitment to the Co-op’s future
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Rewarded with an 8% in-store discount for their service!
Learn more at our January Board Meeting
Monday, Jan 26th from 6 pm - 6:30 pm
in the Community Room at First National Bank of River Falls
Candidate Qualifications:
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Must be a member of the WE Market Co-op
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Must have access to email and the internet
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
Primary Responsibilities: The Whole Earth Market Board of Directors is a 9-person governing body consisting of co-op members that are elected on a rolling basis in March each year. Board members have a fiduciary duty to the success of WE Market Co-op and they have a responsibility to represent our members and act in their best interests. The Board of Directors operates under a Policy Governance model whereby the Board of Directors defines the policies and the co-op management reports on their compliance of the applicable policy each month. Board members serve a three-year term and are expected to:
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Lead strategically by evaluating programs, impact, policy compliance, and performance of the organization
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Support, supervise, and review the performance of the co-op General Manager.
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Knowing the organization's mission, programs, policies, and needs.
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Ensuring the organization complies with legal requirements.
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Contribute to overall long-term, strategic planning process and assisting in implementing and monitoring the plan’s goals, including strong commitment to market expansion feasibility reviews and any future capital campaigns.
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Actively participate in board committees and support the co-op through monthly community engagement and education activities.
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Engage in board development and training sessions.
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Be available to receive or address member concerns.
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Abide by the Code of Conduct and uphold the Co-op Values & Principles.
Regular Expectations and Duties:
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Be enthusiastic, engaged, and responsive.
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Attend the Annual Meeting each March and monthly meetings with no more than two absences a year (meetings take place the third Monday of the month at 6pm, unless otherwise agreed upon).
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Staying informed about committee activities, preparing for meetings, and reviewing meeting minutes.
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Building collegial working relationships with the co-op General Manger, the board, and members.
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Be willing to commit approximately 10 hours per month to board work.
This is a volunteer position though Board Members do receive an 8% discount on co-op purchases during their term.
General Process: Approved applicants are presented to the co-op members for consideration and open positions filled through a vote at the Annual Meeting in March of each year.