Non-Profit Executive Director

Overview

The Common Market is a nonprofit social enterprise building a more resilient and equitable food system. Through regional chapters, we connect family farmers to schools, hospitals, universities, and community organizations. Our Southeast Chapter, headquartered in Atlanta, serves Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina, partnering with regional producers and institutional buyers to advance health, wealth, and sustainability across the region.

As The Common Market enters its next phase of national growth, we seek a dynamic, entrepreneurial Executive Director to lead the Southeast Chapter — overseeing operations, sales, and community partnerships while representing the organization as a trusted regional leader in values-based procurement and local food distribution.

As the senior leader of The Common Market Southeast, the Executive Director drives the region's strategy, culture, and performance — ensuring excellence in operations, growth in sales and partnerships, and alignment with our national mission and values. This leader brings together people, systems, and vision to ensure that the Southeast Chapter operates with both heart and discipline. They oversee a diverse team across warehouse operations, logistics, and partnerships;

manage the Chapter's P&L; and nurture relationships with farmers, institutional customers, and community partners. A collaborative member of The Common Market's national leadership team, the Executive Director ensures that the Southeast Chapter contributes powerfully to the organization's impact nationwide.

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven business leader who combines operational excellence with strategic insight and deep community engagement. They are comfortable on the warehouse floor, meeting with a hospital system's food service director, or representing The Common Market at a statewide food policy summit. They are a skilled manager and communicator who can inspire a team, build trusted relationships, and execute with discipline.

They understand the complex intersections of food systems, supply chains, health, and equity—and thrive on making them work better for all.

• Operational Leader: Skilled in managing complex supply chains, warehouse operations, and logistics with a focus on food safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Business Strategist: Understands financial performance, margin management, and growth; experienced in social enterprise or mission-driven business.
• Relationship Builder: Builds authentic, trust-based relationships with farmers, institutional customers, and partners across sectors.
• Collaborative Coach: Leads through partnership and empowerment; builds confidence and accountability across diverse teams.
• Community Champion: Deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and strengthening regional food economies.
• Results-Oriented Manager: Sets clear goals, tracks performance, and ensures that strategy translates into measurable outcomes.
• Professional Foundation: 7–10+ years in operations, sales, or general management; experience managing P&L, leading teams of 10+ staff; background in food systems, logistics, or distribution preferred; nonprofit or social enterprise experience a plus.

• Organizational Leadership
  • Lead the Southeast Chapter's team — including operations, sales, and customer service — with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and growth.
  • Partner with the National Operations, Sales, and Development teams to align goals, systems, and processes across the organization.
  • Champion a culture of safety, learning, and inclusion; ensure team members are engaged, supported, and developed.
  • Serve as the public face of The Common Market Southeast, representing the organization to funders, policymakers, and community leaders.
• Operations and Performance
  • Ensure the efficient operation of the Atlanta warehouse and regional logistics network, maintaining compliance with all food safety, DOT, and operational standards.
  • Oversee fulfillment, transportation, and inventory management to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery to customers.
  • Build and maintain strong…