Job Description
General Manager The Food Co-op of Port Townsend – Port Townsend, WA Retained Search Partner: The Carlisle Group Salary: 140k-190k/yr. The Carlisle Group is pleased to be partnered on a retained search with The Food Co-op of Port Townsend, WA in the search for their next General Manager. The Food Co op—one of the original grassroots co ops founded in 1972—remains a cornerstone of the community. The store, approx.16,000 sf with 10,000sf of retail space and three additional building is sited in the heart of the community, in a unique location close to Townsend Bay. With 7,500 members in a town of 10,000, and 88% of our $25 million in annual revenue coming from member sales, the Co op is woven into daily life. Our mission, working together to nourish our community, guides everything we do. Our 110 staff strive to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, participation, integrity, stewardship, love, and resilience, creating a place where people feel connected and proud to belong. The result is a values driven organization that is financially resilient and ready for the next General Manager. Living in Port Townsend means being surrounded by beauty, creativity, and a deep sense of community. Victorian architecture, a walkable downtown, and easy access to beaches, forests, and mountains create a lifestyle that feels both inspiring and grounded. Thanks to the Olympic rain shadow, we enjoy moderate weather and year round access to the outdoors. Job Purpose To lead our cooperative so that it achieves the mission and ends policies determined by our board of directors: Mission Statement: “Working together to nourish our community”. Ends Policies: The general manager strives to provide these benefits to our member-owners and community while operating a strong grocery store: