Assistant Market Manager

Position: Assistant Market Manager

Report to: Karina Cornejo Arce

Schedule: 40-hour-a-week, full-time, Monday-Friday, evenings and weekends as required

Location: 47 Leavitt Street, Salem MA

Salary: $23 to $25 per hour

Benefits: Competitive benefits including: healthcare reimbursement, 401(k) plan with organizational match, paid time off (PTO).

The Salem Pantry (TSP), a leading food access organization on the North Shore, is seeking an Assistant Market Manager to assist in managing daily store operations and assisting guests with SNAP applications. The Assistant Market Manager plays a key role in ensuring that the program delivers fresh and healthy food to diverse communities with efficiency, reliability, and dignity.

Responsibilities:

Market Operations

· Assist the Market Manager in the day-to-day operations and overall performance of The Market.

· Open, close, and manage The Market in the manager’s absence.

· Supervise the Market Associate and volunteer teams.

· Provide SNAP assistance to guests, including applications and record maintenance.

· Administer a portion of the customer relations software.

· Oversee pest control.

· Follow the cleaning checklist to maintain store cleanliness and appearance.

· Oversee daily temperature control recordings of all freezers and refrigerators.

Organizational Engagement

· Attend regular “all-team” meetings and actively contribute to program planning and review discussions

· Collaborate with staff across departments to support organizational goals and initiatives

· Assist with additional tasks or organizational needs when requested

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk, and use tools or controls. The employee must be able to lift 50+ pounds.

The employee will work in a retail environment.

Qualifications:

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about The Salem Pantry’s mission and committed to advancing equitable access to healthy food through all aspects of their work, from daily interactions to program operations and community engagement.

Knowledge and Previous Experience

· Prior experience with grocery or food distribution operations preferred.

· Bilingual in English and Spanish required

· 1–3 years of grocery or retail experience. · Proficiency with technology, including inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

· Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to set priorities, track projects, and meet deadlines.

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills and energy for engaging with people of all backgrounds.

· Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

· Commitment to the organizational culture of trust, learning, and humanity.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Assistant Market Manager ” to [email protected]

The Salem Pantry is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, familial status, disability, ancestry, age, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, veteran history/military status, or genetic information.

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person