We’re Hiring

Community Operations Coordinator/FOH Lead

The Loma Mar Outpost, a nonprofit community store and café, is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join us as a Community Operations Coordinator/Front of House Lead. 

The Community Operations Coordinator provides essential administrative, logistical, and front-of-house leadership support to ensure the Outpost runs smoothly day-to-day. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, community interaction, mentoring staff, and supporting mission-driven work in a dynamic, public-facing environment.

This position requires a commitment of 30+ hours per week and weekend/holiday availability. Applicants must be over 21 years of age.

We’re looking for someone who is resourceful, detail-oriented, and most of all, a team player who is passionate about uplifting our community. 

If you’re ready to take the lead and grow with a vibrant, community-centered nonprofit, we’d love to hear from you!

Daily Operations & Administration

  • Assist with scheduling, record keeping, cash management, supply ordering, deliveries, etc.

  • Support inventory tracking and management using Square POS system

  • Maintain retail and café displays in alignment with Outpost standards

  • Open and close the store and café according to standard operating procedures

  • Help coordinate events, rentals, and community programs

Community 

  • Maintain a friendly, welcoming, and community-centered environment

  • Provide guest services, visitor orientation, and community resource support

  • Support resiliency hub operations during outages or emergencies

Front of House & Facilities 

  • Lead daily front-of-house operations, ensuring a welcoming and safe environment

  • Ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety standards

  • Handle customer issues, questions, and requests in real time

  • Operate Square POS for sales, refunds, and to-go orders

  • Perform food and beverage service duties

  • Support café operations

Leadership & Program Support

  • Mentor, supervise, and train FOH staff

  • Implement weekly schedules, manage shift swaps, and ensure adequate coverage

  • Support programs by assisting with interns and coordinating FOH operations for workshops, community dinners, and special events

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, public-facing environment

  • Reliable, adaptable, and passionate about mission-driven community work

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to real-time operational needs

  • Experience in operations, community service, restaurant, or café roles preferred

  • Familiarity with POS systems (Square preferred), inventory tracking, and cash handling

  • Safe Food Handler and Responsible Beverage Server Certification (or willingness to obtain)

  • Valid California driver’s license

  • Age 21+

Compensation
$23-26/hour, depending on experience

How To Apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to David Rock at david@lomamaroutpost.org. You may also deliver your resume in person during regular store hours.

The Loma Mar Outpost is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other basis covered by law.