Samantha Langevin, both a member of the Yale Club of Vermont and the Board of Directors for the Middlebury Natural Food Co-op, posts:
“Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, a community-owned grocery store, is seeking a new leader as the beloved general manager of 28 years retires. Founded in 1976, our store serves an active—and continuously growing—community of nearly 6,000 member-owners, employs over 100 people, and has sales of over $20 million a year. The general manager reports to a local, eleven-member Board of Directors that is elected by the cooperative’s members.

“A college town with a vibrant agricultural community and easy access to the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, Middlebury offers unique access to recreation, arts, culture, and entertainment. The Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op is a community resource and a destination for purchasing locally produced food.”

“Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial and retail management, business planning, building and leading teams, and will share our strong commitment to cooperative values and justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. The salary range is $95,000 to $130,000 with generous benefits.

“If you are excited about this opportunity, you are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to gmsearch@middlebury.coop. In your cover letter, let us know what attracts you to leading a cooperative business.”