Become a Hands-On-Owner.
How it Works
Weekly shifts are 3 hours long and in the same department each week. Because of the training and learning curve of starting a new position, we hope that you are able to continue on a shift for 1 month or more.
Discount
Based on the hours worked the previous month, HOO's earn a month long shopping discount:
12 hours is 15%
8 hours is 10%
4 hours is 5%
Most HOO's work the same 3 hour shift each week, adding up to 12 hours per month.
HOO Positions
In addition to having regular shifts, HOO’s sometimes do intermittent or onetime projects in office work, maintenance, late night deep cleaning, pick ups, and working at co-op events. Possible HOO shifts are listed below, though if you have professional skill that you could share with the co-op, please let us know in your application.
Produce
Produce HOO's are primarily tasked with stocking, rotating, and culling the produce. Opening and closing shifts include other jobs, such as moving outdoor displays in all weather and setting up or taking down produce displays. Produce shifts require the ability to life 50 pounds multiple times during a shift. Shifts are 7 -10 AM Monday-Sunday and 5:30-8:30 PM Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Herbs
HOO shifts in the herb department focus on rotating and stocking herbs. Shift time is Friday, is an agreed up time between 4-9 PM.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE RECEIVING/STOCKING
This role in the General Merchandise department involves receiving and stocking the household items like soap, toothpaste, supplements, detergents, supplements, candles, etc. Shift times are 9-noon on Thursdays and Sundays.
Bulk Stocking
Bulk stocking HOO's are charged with rotating and stocking the bulk department. They also sometimes include cleaning bins. Bulk shifts require the ability to life 50 pounds multiple times during a shift. Shift times are Wed, 7- 10AM, Tue and Fri 10-1PM, and Saturday, 8-11AM. Evening and AM shift start times are negotiable.
perishable grocery stocking and receiving
HOO’s in the perishable department stock and receive the perishable and dairy products. Shifts involve intermittent periods of around 20 minutes stocking and rotating products in the walk-in cooler. Shift times are agreed upon 3 hour blocks pm Monday, 10-3PM, Tuesday, 9-3PM, Wednesday, 11-4PM, and Thursday, 9-4PM.
grocery stocking and receiving
HOO’s in the grocery department stock, receive, and face (straighten up shelved items) grocery items off of prepared carts put together by the grocery department, by instruction from the on duty grocery stocker, and by checking the shelves and making a list of what needs to be stocked. Grocery shifts require the ability to bend down to the lower shelves and reach up, or climb a ladder to the highest shelves. Grocery shifts are 8-11AM M-Friday, and 11-2 on Saturdays.
FARMER’S MARKET
Shifts during the Farmer’s Market involves setting up or taking down the market and working in the Market booth during all weather conditions. The set up and take down requires moving tables, tents, street barricades, and other infrastructure pieces. The hour long stint in the Market booth involves customer service, running the transactions to sell and count the market coins, and explaining the SNAP matching program. The Farmer’s Market is on Wednesdays. The set up shifts are noon-3PM and 1:30-3:30. The take down shift is Wednesday, 6-8PM
cleaning
Clean surfaces and floors of upstairs staff Kitchen, Bathroom, Office Spaces, and the Community Room. Detail and deep clean areas of concern. Take out the trash and compost, sort recycling, and clean bins as necessary. Shift is on Saturday or Sunday at a mutually arranged time.
Apply to be a Hands-On-Owner
Fill out the form below with your information and availability. Dusty, the HOO Coordinator, will follow up with you regarding your application.
