Grocery Co-Op General Manager - Full-time

The Carlisle Group is pleased to partner with the fantastic Outpost Natural Foods grocery cooperative in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A pillar of the community since 1970, Outpost Natural Foods is comprised of 4 retail grocery stores, a warehouse/distribution center and headquarters offices.

Outpost is proud to be Certified by Great Place to Work in 2022. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Outpost. This year, 75% of Outpost employees said its a great place to work 18 points higher than the average U.S. company.

Milwaukee prides itself on being a place that welcomes all people. No matter who you are or what you celebrate, Milwaukee has something for you. From Bublr Bikes to Harley Davidson motorcycles, catching a show at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to rocking out at Summerfest, or walking through booths at the Juneteenth Day Festival to sipping on authentic beer at German Days, the extraordinary culture of Brew City is one that can be experienced at any time throughout the year. Milwaukee is the place where unique unites.

Outpost currently employs nearly 500 workers, and boasts over 23,000 owners. Outposts business innovation and concern for the community has earned us numerous awards. Its also our desire to educate our community about healthy food choices.

Organic

We are proud offer the largest and most diverse selection of organic foods in the greater Milwaukee area because we believe that organic farming practices ensure the health and wellbeing of farmers and farm workers, the environment and consumers.

Local

Simply put, buying local keeps more dollars in our community! Shopping at our stores keeps other local businesses thriving, because we purchase locally grown and produced food items whenever feasible. Look for the "Local Regional Favorite" label when you shop!

Fair Trade

Fair Trade products offer a better wage which ensures better living conditions for some of the poorest people on the planet. It also means that these farmers develop a livelihood that will sustain themselves and their families for years to come. Look for the Fair Trade Certified label on items like chocolate, coffee, bananas, nuts and various gift items.

GMO-Free

Because we believe in transparency, we support mandatory labeling for foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Unfortunately, current labeling laws do not require any company to disclose whether or not its products contain genetically modified organisms although some manufacturers are voluntarily testing and labeling their products.

Cooperative businesses are member-owned, democratic institutions. They are controlled by a member-elected Board of Directors and abide by the Seven International Cooperative Principles, which include:

• Voluntary, Open Ownership
• Democratic Owner Control
• Owner Economic Participation
• Autonomy And Independence
• Education, Training And Information
• Cooperation Among Cooperatives
• Concern For The Community

Outpost Natural Foods Co-op exists so that our owners have a healthy, diverse, and sustainable

community. This is accomplished while maintaining the long-term strength of the cooperative.

• The community has access to products and services that promote personal and environmental health
• The community has access to organically and locally produced goods
• The community is educated about choices that impact personal and environmental health
• A community with commerce that is locally owned or locally oriented exists
• The owners have a sense of connectedness, belonging, and fellowship
• The cooperative infrastructure is supported