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Member-Owner Opportunities

Attention Member-Owners: Let's Work Together!

Check below to see which department you can help out in, and check our Incentives for member-owners page to get the most out of your time invested at HWFC. 

Honest Weight relies on Member-Owners to help run our store in a variety of ways, and only people who have purchased an ownership interest at HWFC are eligible to invest time as Member-Owners. Here is a list of current needs, sorted by department. Please keep in mind your discount commitment needs when inquiring about assignments. 

ONGOING NEEDS

Click the arrow to the left of the department you are interested in. The arrow will drop down to information about specific needs and contact details for each department. Reach out directly to the department that you are interested in helping OR contact the Membership Team at MemberServices-AT-honestweight.coop  or 518-482-2667 ext 104. We can't wait to see you!

Bulk  
Cheese & Specialty Foods
  • No immediate roles available; please contact Cheese Manager to be added to their waitlist.
  • Contact Shelby at ShelbyTaylor-AT-honestweight.coop or 518.482.2667 x 256 and x 115
Education
  • Special Events help on an as-needed basis
  • Contact Stasia at AnastasiaRodgers-AT-honestweight.coop or 518.482.2667 x 219 if you have special interests, skills or knowledge that you would like to share with the HWFC community
Food Service 
  • Thank you for your interest in contributing your member hours in our Food Service Department! We're excited to welcome new Member-Owners into the kitchen, bakery, café, and Empire State Plaza operations that help feed our community every day. We’re currently seeking weekly commitments with a fixed schedule. This consistency helps us make the best use of our limited workspace and maintain smooth operations. When reaching out, please include:
  • The section(s) of Food Service you're most interested in (see below).
  • Your weekly availability -- days and times you could commit to on a regular basis.
  • Please note that Food Service Member-Owner placements are based on department needs and schedule availability. While we appreciate every offer of help, placement is not guaranteed if there isn’t a time that matches our current openings.
  • Email your availability to: Food.Services.Managers-AT-honestweight.coop
Front of House
  • Support our deli and café team with:
  • Packaging and labeling prepared foods
  • Light food prep (slicing, dressing prep)
  • Sandwich and salad making for grab-and-go
Bakery
  • Work with our bakery crew to:
  • Clean and restock bakery display cases
  • Tray and package baked goods
  • Cut and portion baked bars
Sampling
  • Help customers discover new favorites by:
  • Offering samples of featured items
  • Sharing product details and allergen information
  • Creating a welcoming experience for shoppers
Empire State Plaza (ESP Café)
  • Support our satellite location with:
  • Serving customers and handling light prep
  • Assisting as cashier
  • Helping maintain a clean and efficient café environment
What to Wear
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Non-sleeveless shirts
  • A hat or hair covering (we'll provide one if needed
  • Thank you for helping us keep our kitchen, bakery, and café running smoothly — and for supporting Honest Weight’s commitment to great food, community, and cooperation!
Contact: Food.Services.Managers-AT-honestweight.coop
Front End Immediate Needs in Front End
  • Holiday help needed! Parking Lot Attendants to help shoppers navigate the parking lot, unload groceries, and return their shopping carts, especially on the weekends. Picking up trash is another important aspect of this position.
  • Weekly Cashiers: Please note: We are taking a temporary pause on training new cashiers until after the holiday season. Starting in January, we will re-open this time investment slot for Member-Owners who would like to join our friendly and fun Front End!
Contact Morgaen at morgaenhansen-AT-honestweight.coop
Grocery
  • Monthly and Weekly slots available for stocking, conditioning, organizing, auditing, cleaning, and clerical help. All time slots are available. Some specifics are:
    • Refrigerated stockers needed!  Morning hours are best, 8 am - 12 pm weekly would make you a grocery superstar. Each week you could be the MO who makes sure shoppers get the full array of yogurts and milks that we offer. We provides gloves.
    • “Grab-and-Go” beverage section, flexible shifts Tuesday-Sunday
    • Tea stockers, Tuesday-Sunday
    • Sale sign and sign audit helpers. These people come in before the sale to organize the signs.  Once the signs are available to us, this is flexible for day(s) and time(s).  We also need help Tuesday mornings of sale change days to put the signs up.  Once signs are up we need someone Tuesday afternoon/evening and/or Wednesday early morning to do the sign audit - use the sheets printed to verify signs are up and have correct prices. 
  • Contact Georgia at georgia.sullivan-AT-honestweight.coop with the specific task of interest
Housekeeping 
Housewares
Maintenance and Grounds Support Immediate Needs
Marketing Department and the Coop Scoop Magazine
  • Member-Owners to help with ongoing shelf maintenance (things like cutting and laminating signs, updating local signs, sale signs, co-op basics, shelf tag holders, etc…)
  • Member-Owners to help get the word out about Double Up Food Bucks (SNAP incentive) program:
    • Those who are multilingual (especially Spanish-speaking) are highly desired
    • Those who have experience with SNAP/EBT programs are highly desired
    • Potential tasks include:
      • Making phone calls to new program enrollees to welcome them to the co-op community, offer a store tour, answer questions, introduce membership and other ways to save at Honest Weight
      • Going out into the community to talk about Double Up Food Bucks and promote HWFC in general
  • Member-Owners interested in walking the neighborhood, talking to people about HWFC and passing out informational flyers about HWFC
  • Designers or photographers interested in helping with the Coop Scoop magazine
    • Quarterly with Monthly tasks,  the Coop Scoop is a print and digital lifestyle and wellness publication created by Honest Weight on a quarterly basis. We are always seeking writers for submissions on a quarterly basis. Writers can choose from several suggested topics or suggest their own around an issue theme that must be approved by a team of editors.
    • To learn more about getting involved as a writer, photographer, illustrator, or editor, see the submission form for our next issue or contact coopscoop-AT-honestweight.coop.
  • For investing time with the Marketing Department, contact Erika at erikalopez-AT-honestweight.coop or 518.482.2667 x106
Meat & Seafood Immediate Needs at the Meat/Seafood Counter
  • Provide customer service and wrap meat & fish. Experience Preferred! There is major need for Saturdays from 9 AM to 6 PM! Tuesday, Wednesday, & Sunday support also needed from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Contact Dylan, Meat/Seafood Manager at DylanGuerrette-AT-honestweight.coop
Member Services and Special Events
  • Help us attract new members while greeting customers, promoting membership benefits, and upcoming events.
  • Sign up for Membership Tabling by completing this form (click here)
  • Occasional help for Special Events-- We are seeking a few Member Owners who would like to sample food and wellness products in store. Email Member Services to join our Demo Team List. We're always looking for motivated and friendly people who we can contact for help setting up and maintaining events at the Co-op.  There is no set schedule for this position, these people would be available for a variety of community events.  Join the list of people we reach out to and come join in when you can!
  • Zoom Helpers for Quarterly Membership Meetings- Come be part of the MO team that provides the behind-the-scenes support for the check-in process and tech help during our Zoom membership meetings. 
  • Contact the Membership Team at memberservices-AT-honestweight.coop or 518.482.2667 x 104
Produce Immediate Needs in Produce
  • Stocking, Prep, & Cleaning. Major need for Saturdays 11 PM to 2 PM AND 3 PM to 6 PM. On Sunday, people Member Owners needed for 12 PM to 3 PM.
  • Contact Brendan at BrendanKelly-AT-honestweight.coop or 518.482.2667 x 253
Operations
Outreach  
Wellness 
  • Seeking Member Owners for shifts on Tuesday 1 PM to 3 PM AND 5 PM to 8 PM, Wednesday 11 AM to 2 PM (Demos will be included on this shift), Saturday 1 PM to 4 PM (Demos will be included on this shift). Wellness background/ Experience is a plus!
Special Projects
  • Committees need help! Pitch in on a committee to help run the store you own, visit a committee to decide whether they are right for you. More info on our committee webpage.
    • Member-Owners receive hours for visiting committees in 2025, come see what we're up to!
  • The Communications Committee welcomes writers for our monthly membership publication, Honest Slate.  Contact HonestSlate-AT-HonestWeight.coop
Plants Department's Seasonal Member-Owners

Please email Carol, the Plants Department Manager, for more information: carolsurash-AT-honestweight.coop

A successful Co-op depends on the active support and participation of the membership. Member-Owner participation is vital to the operation of the Co-op and the most significant part of our ability to successfully govern the Co-op. Invest time, come to membership meetings, and vote!