We’re seeking a highly organized, experienced Regional Manager to contribute to, support, and administer Row 7’s multifaceted Brand Education and Demonstration Program across 150+ Whole Foods Market locations on the East and West Coasts. The Manager will primarily support the Experience Producer in recruiting and onboarding the Brand Education team and executing and managing a food demonstration and experience program across East Coast Whole Foods locations. You will be responsible for supporting all on-the-ground facets of the program, including hiring, onboarding, and support for Brand Educators, along with implementing a food and material distribution plan and executing an engaging and educational experience.

LOCATION & ANTICIPATED WORK SCHEDULE

• Remote within assigned region
• Ability to travel to Whole Foods locations within assigned region
• May 13 - July 2024 / Monday - Friday
• August - November 2024 / Wednesday - Sunday

REPORTING

This role reports to the Brand Education Experience Producer.

Role Responsibilities

Program Development and Implementation

• Support Experience Producer in managing a comprehensive plan for tasting demo programs and experiences at Whole Food Market (WFM) locations across the assigned regional area
• Process and distribute weekly communications reports, including demonstration program updates and facility par numbers
• Support Brand Educators in program setup, breakdown, and logistics
• Support Experience Producer in monitoring program progress, troubleshooting issues, and making adjustments as necessary to ensure the success of each demonstration
• Travel to active demonstration locations as needed and coordinate with the Experience Producer to maintain quality checks across all locations
• Support Experience Producer in monitoring program supplies, dry materials, and inventory
• Support in collecting and analyzing program data, providing post-program reports and insights to inform future program strategies and initiatives

Team Building and Education

• Coordinate and support in recruiting, hiring, training, and manage Brand Educators and Regional Coordinators for all programs across all WFM locations
• Support in managing and organizing regional Brand Educator worksite assignments and schedules,  administrative paperwork, and accounting for Brand Educators

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food & beverage programmatic and event production management or retail food sampling programs
• Experience coordinating food production in commercial or commissary kitchens
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Details

• This is a seasonal, exempt role.  The target pay range for this role is $78,000 - $90,000 annually, prorated based on days worked
• Employment Timeline: May 13 - November 30, 2024
• Benefits including
  – 401(k)
  – Employee Discount
  – Paid Time Off

Row 7 is committed to centering equity and justice in our work and community. We encourage LGBTQIA+, BIPOC candidates and members of other historically marginalized groups to apply. 

Row 7 seeks a seasonal, part-time agricultural professional to join our supply chain team and ensure the highest-quality products are delivered to our customers. The Row 7 Produce Inspector will represent Row 7 with the highest level of integrity and respect to growers and other supply chain stakeholders. This crucial role will monitor produce quality on the farm, providing continual improvement to Row 7 team members. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate and advise our team in making decisions regarding the quality of our produce.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform on-site, in-person visits to Row 7’s  grower network 
• Work proactively with growers to ensure the finished produce product meets Row 7 specifications, including post-harvest inspections during the pack and ship process
• Review and reinforce Row 7 cut-to-cool metrics with our grower partners
• Identify and communicate any potential timeline or quality risks. Contribute as a problem-solving thought partner in solving for risks
• Assist in determining the root cause of any quality issue, and complete reports, monitor, and track all produce quality issues 
• Collaborate with Row 7 produce supply chain team to develop an action plan for non-compliant product
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data points at pre-commercial trial plantings throughout the growing season
• Maintain accurate and organized reports
• Provide input on produce specifications based on customer and grower feedback throughout the growing process
• Aid in documentation collection for food safety compliance
• Provide on-the-ground support to other East Coast Produce Inspectors when needed

The ideal candidate has

• Experience working within the Northeast produce supply chain; experience within the retail produce programs a plus
• Understanding of regional growing practices, seasonal conditions, produce quality measures, preferably with row crops
• Knowledge of general shipping and receiving practices
• Ability to use G-Suite software for data entry and tracking
• Organized and accountable, able to meet deadlines 
• A skilled verbal and written communicator
• Strong at problem-solving and critical thinking
• Available for overnight and regular travel as needed

LOCATION

• Ability to travel and support production and distribution of produce in Western New York and Finger Lake Region.

REPORTING

This role reports to the East Coast Grower Relations Manager.

Details

• Role Classification:  Seasonal, Part-time
• Estimated Hours July 1 - December 15, 2024: 20 / week
• Estimated End Date: December 15, 2024
• Pay Rate: $27 - $30 per hour based on experience
• Benefits including:
  - Employee Discount
  - Accrued Sick Time Off

Row 7 is committed to centering equity and justice in our work and community. We encourage LGBTQIA+, BIPOC candidates and members of other historically marginalized groups to apply.