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| Job Ref: | 38231 |
| Employer: |
Whole Foods. |
| City: | Austin |
| State/Province: | TX |
| Country: | United States |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Job Description: |
Posting Background This posting represents a revision of the original December 21, 2012 posting for this position. On March 26 , 2013, an initial round of interviews for the position was held in Austin resulting in the decision to withdraw the posting in order to create a more explicit job description and first year work plan. We also wanted to offer clearer guidelines for various potential Whole Cities Foundation activities, given the Whole Cities Foundation 501c3 non-profit status and corresponding potential activities in areas overlapping Whole Foods Markets core business. The attached appendix prepared in part by Tricia Yost, Executive Coordinator of Tax Accounting, provides detailed examples of these guidelines. Posting Preamble Lack of access to fresh healthy food is a substantial and significant problem in the United States, with predictable and attendant health consequences for our citizens. According to the Unites States Department of Agricultures Economic Research Service, there are 26 million Americans living in food deserts and a recent study by the same department suggests that there has been no meaningful change to access in these areas in the past 10 years (full report http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/err-economic-research-report/err143.aspx ). In addition there are 30 million Americans living below the Federal poverty line, and food deserts disproportionately affect impoverished people and communities. The situation in these communities is often exacerbated by their lack of transportation and income which also correlates to highest obesity rates. There is also a widespread perception that healthy eating is more expensive and accessible only to some citizens. This translates to a broader perception of elitism around Whole Foods Market and natural, organic and healthy foods in general. We would like to see us challenge both of these perceptions in support of our mission to create a healthier world. Foundation and Overview Whole Foods Market is launching our 3rd non-profit foundation in 2013 called the Whole Cities Foundation. The purpose of this foundation is to support and create broader access to fresh healthy food in underserved and inner city communities in order to create better health outcomes for both individuals and communities. It is our intention that Whole Cities Foundation will support the larger context around food access in these communities first by understanding the work that local groups are already pursuing in this area and then amplifying or adding to these efforts " every community needs will be different but at the core Whole Cities Foundation will provide and support services such as but not limited to the following (in order to achieve the mission of the Foundation).
The Whole Cities Foundation can, and most likely will, work in all communities - both with and without a Whole Foods Market store. However it is likely to begin in both Detroit and New Orleans where we have stores in underserved communities. Requirements and Qualifications Will Do:
Necessary Skills, Key Attributes and Leadership Characteristics:
APPENDIX WCF will ensure activities promote its mission of improving, through community programs, support and education, access to fresh healthy foods in underserved and inner city communities in order to create better health outcomes. Education should be the main objective of all activities. And care should be taken that no activity, in actuality or perception, primarily benefits WFM, i.e. increasing sales, reducing expenses, etc. Below is a sample of possible activities and related Dos and Donts. Activity Dos and Donts WCF organizes an educational presentation on how to prepare healthy foods on a budget and time constraints. This presentation is held at various venues " churches, YMCA, community centers, and WFM store. Do " Community wide presentations provide education and increase access. Dont - These events should not only be held at WFM stores. And WFM should not be paid for the use of the space. WCF coordinates and conducts research regarding the current offerings of healthy food in the community, identifying target areas with high incidences of adult and childhood obesity and diabetes, including research on how to reduce the health risk to this targeted population " presenting to various community stakeholders " city officials, health departments, social services, retailers (including but not limited to WFM). Do " Community wide presentations provide education and increase access. Dont - These events should not only be held at WFM stores. And WFM should not be paid for the use of the space. WCF conducts research regarding transportation routes in the community and suggests solutions and improvements via partnership with city programs or outside 3 rd parties (i.e. Real Services). Do " This work done community wide will increasing access. Dont " The solutions/improvement should not result in routes solely to WFM store. Also WCF should not incur the costs of the transportation to WFM store, but could cover costs to other retailers. WCF connects third party store owners with community organizations which provide funding and support for infrastructure improvements that lead to an increase in the offerings of healthy foods (e.g. governments, community development orgs that provide low interest loans and/or grants). Do " This work done community wide will increasing access. Dont " WCF should not consult with a specific store owner on how to improve their marketing/merchandising. WCF should not cover any business expense such as a purchase of equipment, etc. WCF presents seminars/activities/programs free of charge to educate local farmers about growing methods, marketing, business operations, etc. Do " This work will increase access and offerings of healthy food. Dont " WCF should not directly consult with individual farmers on how to improve profit/operations (because it is then for profit consulting), however, could connect farmers with others, including regional WFM operators. WCF facilitates connections between community retailers and local farmers to sell their products. Do " This work will increase access and offerings of healthy food. Dont " WFM stores should not be included in the connections. Also WCF could not provide grants or loans to farmers who are intending to make a profit, (that would be supporting a for profit entity), but could introduce the farmer to the LPLP. About Us: At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing Team Member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company. Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers. We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores. To learn more, apply your passion today. |
| Post Date: | 08/02/2013 |
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