Hiring a General Manager is one of the biggest decisions the Board of Directors will ever make. A thorough, thoughtful and transparent process is needed to ensure the best outcome.

Our consultants are available to provide full support to the board and the search committee, expediting the process and presenting the co-op in a positive and professional light. Our support takes a burden off the search committee and maintains momentum, while ensuring the search committee plays a decisive role and the Board has an informed choice among candidates that meet the agreed upon qualifications for the position. If the co-op chooses to work with an executive search firm, we act as liaison between the recruiter and the search committee. Our perspective and understanding of the unique needs of co-ops is invaluable.

Downloadable Resources

Hiring a General Manager — https://columinate.coop/hiring-a-gm-toolbox/

This manual, a collaboration between Columinate and National Co+op Grocers, guides boards of directors of food cooperatives through the steps needed to ensure a thorough and professional process, resulting in the hiring of a well-qualified manager.