Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a progressive, values-based, community owned business?
Open Harvest is a community owned grocery store, dedicated to fostering a sustainable food system through consumer education and the cooperative principles. Open Harvest has been nourishing Lincoln with local and organic food since 1975.
At Open Harvest, we exist to serve the needs of our membership and community, and our staff is at the center of our success. We look for applicants who understand the importance of giving great customer service to every person who chooses to shop with us. To our staff, we offer a workplace that is not only positive and respectful, but also can teach you valuable skills to carry on throughout your career, either at the Co-op or in another endeavor. Whether you’re interested in an entry-level opportunity or taking the next step in your career Open Harvest may be just the rewarding experience you’re looking for!
Please ask a cashier for an application, or download one below. Turn in applications and resumes to the Customer Service Desk, or email them to jobs@openharvest.coop
Capital Campaign Coordinator
Open Harvest is in search of an energetic, reliable, community-driven individual to join our team.
The Capital Campaign Coordinator guides the overall member investment campaign–both the planning and implementation—working with our capital campaign consultant and reports to the General Manager. The coordinator will facilitate and organize the process from beginning to end, providing direction, support and encouragement to other members of the campaign team. The coordinator is also often responsible for organizing the strategy and approach to pursue large investments. Being the coordinator requires good communication and delegation.
The ideal candidate will have good communication and delegation skills. Experience should include public speaking, success in fundraising $1M+ projects, strategic planning and implementation, volunteer recruitment and supervision, and general public relations.
This is a part-time, temporary contract position. During the implementation phase of the campaign, the coordinator will be a 20-hour-per-week position.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to the General Manager at amy@openharvest.coop.
Job posting will remain open until filled. A full job description is available upon request.
PT Food Service ClerkÂ
Our Food Service Department is in search of a dependable, outgoing, and hard-working individual to join our team.
Our food service clerk is part of the Food Service Department, where main responsibilities include customer service, stocking, preparing made-to-order burritos, portioning food items per request, dishwashing, and uphold food safety standards in all food service areas. Our food service clerk is part of the Food Service Department, where main responsibilities include customer service, stocking, preparing made-to-order burritos, portioning food items per request, dishwashing, and uphold food safety standards in all food service areas.
The ideal candidate must have food service experience. Applicants must have proven excellent customer service skills, the ability to work independently, to follow directions, and demonstrate solid communication skills. A current prep cook food handler’s permit is required.
PT Bakery Clerk
Our Food Service Department is in search of a dependable, outgoing, and hard-working individual to join our team.
Our bakery clerk is part of the Food Service Department, where main responsibilities include food preparation and customer service.
The ideal candidate must have food service and commercial baking experience. Applicants must have proven excellent customer service skills; the ability to work independently, to follow directions, and complete a recipe with consistent results; and solid communication skills. A current prep cook food handler’s permit is required.Â
This is a part-time (16 – 24 hours per week) position and requires a flexible schedule that includes morning, evening, and weekend availability.
Open Harvest Co-op is committed to equal opportunity in employment practices including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on performance, qualifications and abilities. Employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, age, religious or political beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, or disability.
