GroceryRx Associate (part-time) Apply Now
Lowcountry Street Grocery is the flagship of our family of social enterprises
conjointly dedicated to providing a more equitable, sustainable local food
system for all. Lowcountry Street Grocery (LSG) began as a grassroots mobile
farmers’ market intent on bringing “produce to the people” back in April 2017.
LSG has now grown and diversified with two adjoining sister enterprises:
Community Supported Grocery (CSG) and GroceryRx (GRx). Community Supported
Grocery aims to connect small farmers and producers to neighbors all across
the Charleston area, with a particular focus on local food equity and
convenience via home delivery. GroceryRx is LSG’s comprehensive food is
medicine program. GRx is both buoyed and leveraged by the immense community,
inventory, and experience of LSG, with the expansive operations, logistics,
volume, and geography of CSG. Under the wings of Lowcountry Street Grocery,
both CSG & GRx advance our collective mission exponentially to sustainably and
radically address systemic barriers to healthy food access, food insecurity,
as well as local food proliferation. All outlets employ our “Robin Hood”
pricing strategy that leverages revenue from high demand sales to address high
community needs. We envision a local food system that supports all of our
community members while simultaneously bolstering local food producers through
radical, innovative systems that prove sustainability and resilience. As we
grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are
invested in helping to make that vision a reality. Phew!
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The GroceryRx Associate will work alongside the LSG team to execute successful
GroceryRx programming. The Associate will report directly to the GRx Program
Manager. This position will assist with all aspects of hosting classes, as
well as working with class participants throughout to ensure a satisfactory
experience. This includes helping with LSG’s mobile market as needed to serve
class participants. This position must maintain strict company standards both
during operating hours and opening/closing. This position requires an interest
in the field of local food systems and food justice, strong communication
skills, very strong attention to detail and the ability to pivot and
problem-solve. This position is ideal for someone pursuing a career in food,
food systems, administration, nutrition, customer-relations, social
entrepreneurship, retail, logistics, non-profit, and public health.
GROCERYRX ASSOCIATE RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Dates of Position: July - November 2026 *This is a temporary position with the
potential to continue past November 2026 if business needs dictate.
● This is an in-person position. Depending on the season, LSG’s hours of operation
range from 6am - 8pm, Mondays-Saturdays (and occasional Sundays) or as further
directed by management. Working hours for this position will fall within this
schedule.
● Assist with portioning product and packing donated grocery bundles as needed.
● Assist with GroceryRx’s weekly Walking Club as needed.
● Assist with client management from referral to communication to execution of
deliveries and classes.
● Recognize the importance of and help maintain professional relationships with
community partners to ensure the success and growth of GroceryRx.
● Assist weekly with GroceryRx classes. This includes:
○ Set up and clean up cooking demonstrations, class supplies and filming
equipment.
○ Moderating virtual classes to take attendance and manage zoom calls to
ensure a great experience for class participants.
○ Assisting with instructing classes and executing cooking demos as needed
and as experience allows.
○ Printing, gathering class supplies and maintaining proper record keeping.
● Respond to customers/participants questions and needs promptly and respectfully.
● Help in gathering creative content for GRx & LSG social media outlets.
● Assist the mobile market team in helping participants shop and checkout after
classes.
● Maintain frequent, respectful communication with customers/participants. LSG
prioritizes customer service as well as equitable and thoughtful communication,
and expects all employees and company representatives to do the same.
● Maintain excellent records to ensure successful data gathering.
● Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
TEAM MEMBER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
● Competency in Microsoft Office/Google Docs and Excel.
● Fluency in Spanish is highly desired.
● Experience or training in healthcare, community organizing and/or customer service
preferred.
● Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team to be a force for
good in the community.
● Must have strong time management and organizational skills.
● Must possess strong task management and problem-solving skills.
● Critical to remain flexible and adaptable in this position.
● Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate well
verbally and in writing.
● Ability to identify an area for improvement, creating and executing an improvement plan.
● Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
● Ability to create effective working relationships with employees and the public and keep
LSG a family friendly atmosphere.
● Must be highly motivated, organized and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
with strong attention to detail.
● Must possess a passion for clean, local food and telling the story behind the food and the
producer. Possess a love of people and a desire for excellent customer experience.
● 1-2 years of professional work experience. Experience in local agriculture, food systems
and/or food and beverage appreciated.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
● Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds repetitively.
● Must be able to reach overhead, at shoulder height and below shoulder level.
● Must be able to perform gross and fine manipulation throughout the day.
● Bending, stooping, kneeling, walking and standing or sitting for extended periods at a
time.
● Must be able to ascend/descend stairs and/or ramps throughout the day using legs and feet.
● Must be flexible with “farm-type” working conditions, mostly spent outside.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone.
● Must have reliable transportation to and from work locations, including to and from mobile
market locations.
● Must be amenable to utilizing personal smart phone for work-related applications, and
communication with teammates.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
● Pay starts at $17-20 hourly *depending on experience
● 10-20 Expected Weekly Hours (not guaranteed)
● Project-Based Milestones & Personal Targets Available
● 20% discount on groceries, CSG
● Access to Future Company Growth Options
● Volunteer Opportunities
Lowcountry Street Grocery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates
should email shaunda@lowcountrystreetgrocery.com with a resume and cover letter to apply.
Position is open until filled.