Board and Executive Administrator

Brattleboro Food Coop•Brattleboro, VT

1d•$36,000 - $44,000

About The Position

The Brattleboro Food Co-op (BFC) is seeking a Board and Executive Administrator to facilitate coordination and information sharing between our Board of Directors and General Manager. The BFC is a community-owned, Union workplace dedicated to cooperative values, an inclusive marketplace, and sustainable environmental practices. This versatile 30-hour-per-week role offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with our local community and requires attendance at Board meetings held on the first Monday evening of each month. We offer a supportive work culture and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, life, STD, LTD insurances, PTO, employee discount, and a free Co-op membership.

Requirements

Previous experience in a co-op or the natural/organic grocery industry is preferred.
Exceptional organization, time management, and planning skills at an executive level.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Highly efficient in G-Suite and Microsoft Office (word processing and spreadsheets).
Demonstrated ability to manage complex and confidential information and work effectively with minimal direction.
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Coordinate meeting materials (agendas, minutes, monitoring surveys)
Arrange logistics for retreats and meetings
Record minutes for all Board and shareholder meetings
Maintain the Board Policy Manual, Co-op bylaws, and critical management succession documents
Assist the General Manager in compiling data for Board reports, with a specific focus on sustainability indicators like energy consumption and waste generation
Coordinate the application and renewal of all necessary store licenses (e.g., USDA PACA/SNAP, VT Department of Health, and Liquor Control)
Develop the draft Board budget and track expenses in coordination with the Finance department
Act as a lead point of contact for NCG’s Impact Metrics data collection and facilitate shareholder access to public Board records