Board Admin Assistant

Description

Board Administrative Assistant – Part Time

Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to building a more equitable and sustainable food system. We support local farmers and producers while creating a welcoming, inclusive shopping experience for everyone in our community.

We’re looking for a Board Administrative Assistant who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at communication and administrative support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, managing multiple priorities, and supporting collaborative leadership within a mission-driven organization.

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What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll support the Board of Directors and General Manager by:

•  Preparing and distributing board meeting packets and materials
•  Attending board meetings and accurately recording meeting minutes
•  Maintaining organized paper and electronic board records and Governance Policies
•  Managing board calendars, contact lists, and meeting schedules
•  Supporting board trainings, retreats, Annual Owners Meetings, and special events
•  Coordinating meeting logistics including room reservations and catering arrangements
•  Monitoring and responding to board administrative emails
•  Posting board meeting summaries on the website and in-store communication areas
•  Maintaining organized digital files within Google Drive systems
•  Supporting communication between board members and the General Manager
•  Completing follow-up tasks and administrative projects as assigned

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What We’re Looking For

We’re excited to meet someone who:

•  Has strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills
•  Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy
•  Works independently and manages time effectively
•  Has experience with Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and cloud-based file systems
•  Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and verbally
•  Exercises good judgment and discretion with confidential information
•  Is comfortable using personal computer equipment for remote and administrative work
•  Has a flexible schedule, including availability for evening board meetings
•  Has previous administrative support experience (preferred)

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What It’s Like to Work Here

At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, transparency, and shared leadership. This role plays an important part in supporting effective governance and communication that helps strengthen our cooperative and community impact.

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Physical & Work Environment

•  Combination of remote administrative work and in-person meetings
•  Moderate office and meeting environment with regular computer use
•  Frequent sitting, typing, and document preparation
•  Evening meeting attendance required, typically once per month
•  Shared workspaces and collaborative communication environments

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage $15.86 
• Contract employment
• Flexible part-time schedule (approximately 5–20 hours per month)
• Opportunities to support cooperative leadership and community engagement

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.