Status:� Reports to Board of Directors

Responsibilities:

I. Operations

1. Set margin and sales goals storewide and carry out promotions and storewide merchandising efforts.
2. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws: licenses, permits, health regulations, workers comp, employment security, etc.
3. Ensure adequate insurance for all co-op operations.
4. Ensure cleanliness and security of building, equipment and inventory.
5. Coordinate expansions, moves and major remodel, repair and maintenance projects.
6. Negotiate leases and repairs with landlords as needed.

II. Finance

1. Ensure preparation of timely financial reports to the Board of Directors on financial performance of the co-op.� Provide financial analyses of current operations and future plans.
2. Prepare timely annual capital, operating, and cash flow budgets for Board approval.
3. Monitor deviations from budget, take corrective action, and report to Board on actions taken.
4. Ensure maintenance of timely and accurate accounts payable, payroll, and financial records from bookkeeper and other financial services.
5. Approve budgeted capital expenditures over $500.
6. Develop proposals and negotiate for financing as directed by Board.

III. Planning

1. Coordinate preparations for annual business plan with capital, operating and cash budgets, for final board approval.
2. Coordinate long-range planning process with Board.
3. Investigate new business opportunities, and make recommendations to Board on expansion, relocation, acquisitions, and conduct negotiations as agreed.
4. Set performance objectives for managers and departments.
5. With Board President, plan Board meeting agendas.
6. Ensure participation in regional and national co-op industry organizations.

IV. Human Resources

1. Ensure development of cost-effective, equitable, legal personnel policies and practices and submit to Board for final approval.
2. Coordinate hiring of staff; approve initiation of hiring for all positions.
3. Ensure orientations and on-the-job training for all staff, and staff development to retain and promote qualified employees.
4. Promote a safe and healthy workplace for employees, establish channels for employee input and recognition, ensure maintenance of up-to-date, confidential personnel files, and take disciplinary action as needed following established policies.
5. Approve pay increases for employees within storewide payroll allocation.

V. Outreach

1. Set marketing and advertising strategies as included in the annual business plan.
2. Coordinate co-op-sponsored public events.
3. Oversee advertising program and other marketing strategies.
4. Oversee merchandising programs to ensure coherent in-store images.
5. Carry out Owner Services goals as developed by the Board.
6. Make presentations to membership meetings and write GM report for member newsletter.
7. Act as public spokesperson for the co-op or delegate to other staff as needed.

VI. Other