Communication Design and Print
The communication needs of the Co-op are largely online but in addition we create in-store signage, collateral, slideshows, and more, including print production of physical items when needed.
Content (Inactive)
Original articles, interviews, recipes, captioned photographs, etc that populate our website and social media. If you are interested in restarting this committee, please contact board@greenehillfood.coop.
Contact: content@greenehillfood.coop
Lead: None
Design/Build
The design/build committee works with other committees and the board and GM to manage, oversee and execute all building and physical space organization projects at the co-op.
The committee is seeking members with an interest in project management and building skills. If you are interested in joining, please email us.
Contact:
designbuildout@greenehillfood.coop
Co-Chairs: Ann Ascherman, Jon Bocksel
Board Liaisons: Brit Byrd, Ben Werner
Finance
The Finance committee coordinates bookkeeping and develops and manages the business plan and financial forecasting.
If you are interested or experienced in finance, bookkeeping, accounting, development, corporate governance, grant-writing or fundraising, please email us.
Governance (Inactive)
The Governance Committee supports the various entities of Greene Hill—its Board of Directors, committees, store management, and members—in the process of participatory and transparent decision-making and in the implementation of those decisions. We ensure that the Co-op operates in compliance with local, state, and federal laws; the Co-op’s own bylaws; and cooperative values. Responsibilities include maintaining the Co-op’s bylaws, conducting annual and as-needed Board elections, and proposing member policies.
Governance Committee members are passionate about democratic and accountable government. We attend the public Board meetings every month, frequently discuss issues via email, and respond promptly to member concerns related to good governance. Helpful to us are experience in policy research, a legal background, effective leadership and communication skills, and digital media savvy. Contact us about Co-op matters or to inquire about joining the Governance Committee.
Relevant links
Current bylaws
What is good governance?
Human Resources
Responsible for HR functions that support staff of the co-op (Run payroll, track staff PTO and benefits, performance evaluations). Research HR best practices and propose adoption when relevant.
Information Technology
The IT committee keeps most of the Co-op’s information systems running. This includes:
Server hosting for the public and member websites on greenehillfood.coop (Apache on Ubuntu). Member database hosting, maintenance, and administration (CiviCRM).
Various tools and scripts for worktracking and integration with Humanity.
In store: Revel POS system, wired and WiFi networks.
Communication tools: Google Groups, email accounts at greenehillfood.coop.
We need help with many tasks, including maintaining membership database, augmenting open-source systems to work for our Co-op, and computer maintenance. If you have experience and interest in these areas, please contact us.
Merchandising
The Merchandising committee identifies and fulfills the diverse grocery needs of our community.
Based on Membership buying patterns and requests we work with our vendors to provide the fullest shopping experience possible as the Co-op grows.
We take into account buying principles that adhere to our Co-op mission, and strive to work with local established food co-ops, farmers, distributors, and equipment vendors.
In addition to deciding which items to carry and from which suppliers, we also negotiate pricing, coordinate deliveries and payments, and manage store inventory, layout, and shrinkage.
If you are interested in helping us achieve our mission, please email us.
Member-owners may request a new product, or a restock of an existing product, by emailing productrequests@greenehillfood.coop.
Contact:
merchandising@greenehillfood.coop
Co-Chairs: Theres Wegmann, Ray Jowdy
Board Liaison: Brit Byrd
Membership
The Membership committee oversees all member-owner account procedures and details: trial and new member signups, membership payments, work-shift processes, orientations and any other ongoing membership concerns.
We work with other committees to coordinate membership drives, member-based marketing initiatives and general database maintenance and updates. We also work with all member-owners to find appropriate work-shift roles for members, whether on a committee or in the store.
We are here to answer any of your questions or concerns, and/or will direct you to the right committee.
Questions and answers about Humanity may be found via the Work Shift Procedure page.
Contact:
Membership accounts: membership@greenehillfood.coop
In store and committee work related: shifts@greenehillfood.coop
Co-Chairs: August Bridgeford (accounts), (open seat—shifts)
Board Liaison: Luis Calleja
Newsletter
We have two newsletters—a weekly and a quarterly. The Weekly is for member-owners with need-to-know information. The quarterly is currently inactive. If you are interested in restarting the quarterly mailing, please contact us.
Operations
The Operations committee is responsible for store planning, construction projects, and in-store operations.
Operations handles the store's physical-space needs; it led the effort to build the Co-op's check-out desk, bulk shelves, bathroom, and more. Operations also implemented our refrigeration and other systems in our store.
Outreach
Includes:
Community outreach
Education
Food justice
Events
The Outreach Committee has three goals:
To raise awareness of the Greene Hill Food Co-op in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, and Prospect Heights;
To ensure that the Co-op membership represents the diverse population of its surrounding neighborhoods; and
To address possible social, cultural, and economic barriers to joining the Co-op.
We strive to meet these goals by tabling and canvassing throughout the surrounding neighborhoods, and collaborating with local community organizations and businesses.
Other Outreach responsibilities for the Co-op include organizing quarterly open houses for non-members and other events to help build membership.
The Greene Hill Food Co-op is committed to improving access to affordable and healthy food. To that effect, the Outreach committee includes a Food Justice team, which focuses on privilege and inequality, barriers to food access, and developing strategies to create a more inclusive environment at the Co-op.
The Education group works to educate the community about healthy and sustainable food practices and lifestyle through healthy food store tours, and on-site food demos and presentations. Some benefits of working on our committee:
Connect with people of all ages in the community, and share the benefits of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
Develop your teaching skills and experience by creating lectures and presentations, and offering food demos.
Share your ideas in diverse, powerful, hands-on forums.
Contact: outreach@greenehillfood.coop
Chair: Natalie Southwick
Board Liaison: None
Social Media
We reach out to our community and beyond primarily through Instagram and Facebook.
Website
The website surfaces information prospective and current member-owners need to join and stay engaged. We are web designers, UI/UX designers and front-end developers. We work with all the Marketing teams plus the other committees (and members) of the Co-op.
Contact: website@greenehillfood.coop
Chair: None
Board Liaison: Ben Werner
Here’s the Website Update Request Form