612 Sauna Cooperative is seeking a highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented business manager to keep our co-op running smoothly. We’re looking for someone genuinely excited about our mission and our organization, and can channel that excitement into clear, well-run co-op.
Type: Part-time, remote, with seasonal peaks (September–May) Compensation: $28/hour, approximately 8-12 hours/week. Application deadline: Open until filled, priority review by August 10
About 612 Sauna Cooperative
612 Sauna Cooperative is a member-owned cooperative dedicated to facilitating a welcoming, inclusive sauna culture through excellent community-based sauna experiences. Founded in 2016 by a group of sauna enthusiasts who came together to build a mobile sauna for the Twin Cities, 612 Sauna was the first community-owned and operated mobile sauna in the United States. Today, members and guests gather at partner sites around Minneapolis for community sauna sessions guided by trained hosts.
Our work is grounded in a set of guiding principles:
- We believe in culture and community.
- We believe in quality sauna: great heat, properly vented, and well designed.
- We believe in creating a welcoming environment.
- We believe that hosting sauna is a unique and precious responsibility.
- We believe in caring for one another and for the spaces in which we reside.
- We believe in outreach and mobility — connecting with new spaces and communities in the Twin Cities.
- We believe in sweat equity — making great sauna experiences available and affordable for everyone.
- We believe in safety and respect for everyone.
The cooperative is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors (eight seats, staggered two-year terms), which sets budget and policy direction. This role works closely with the Board to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
Role Overview
As Business Manager, you’ll be the connective tissue of the cooperative: fielding communications from members, host employees, residency partners, and guests, keeping the books and payroll on track, and representing 612 Sauna to guests, partners, and the community at large. You’ll report to a designated board member and to the Board of Directors as a whole, via regular reports, monthly meetings and check-ins.
Main Areas of Work
Finance, Compliance & Payroll (30% of time)
- Process bi-weekly payroll for paid and volunteer hosts and independent contractors.
- Make and track payments to vendors, and negotiate rates and terms with vendors and service providers.
- Manage payment schedules for larger recurring items like taxes and insurance.
- Manage bookkeeping with QuickBooks and adhere to the budget set by the Board of Directors.
- Collaborate with Board Treasurer to develop Annual Budget.
- Issue a monthly financial report for approval by the Board Treasurer and Board.
- Track and report key operational metrics (e.g., session attendance, capacity utilization, membership growth) to inform Board decisions.
- Lead annual insurance renewal.
- Report monthly sales and coordinate the cooperative’s annual tax filing with our accountant.
- Ensure compliance with any local safety, health, or licensing regulations applicable to our residency sites.
- Maintain records for guest waivers, vendor and partner-site contracts, and other key documents.
Communications & Customer Service (30% of time)
- Monitor sauna communication channels (email, Google Chat, Eventbrite); respond to customers and partners within 48 hours.
- Process sauna pass sales and private session requests via email, website and Eventbrite.
- Support communication with guests when problems arise, such as weather or service issues.
- Field media requests and liaise with Board to respond in a timely manner.
Sales & Marketing (20% of time)
- Set up and manage Eventbrite pages for sauna session bookings.
- Update website with location and session details.
- Monitor sell-through and report to Board monthly.
- Create and manage promotional codes as directed.
Coordination & Representation (10% of time)
- Act as a representative of 612 Sauna Cooperative on-site with residency partner staff, guests, members, and hosts, and in the community at large.
- Coordinate initial conversations with prospective host sites.
- Partner with Operations Committee and Site Coordinator for: Moving (transporting the mobile sauna between sites); Repairs and maintenance; Marketing and promotion; Ordering and tracking of supplies.
Membership Administration (10% of time)
- Maintain records of active membership status and contact information.
- Track workshare program hours and progress toward earned membership.
- Calculate and distribute annual member dividends based on patronage.
- Manage member communication through social media and email newsletters (MailChimp) monthly.
- Partner with Board on member voting for board elections and any other member input.
Qualities, Skills, and Experience
Qualities we’re looking for: Organized; Excellent verbal, written, and visual communicator; Proactive do-er; Collaborative; Naturally develops solutions when obstacles arise; Curious; Honest and forthcoming with questions or concerns; Positive outlook and customer-oriented communication style.
Experience and skills: Experience working independently within a small business, co-op, or non-profit organization; Experience managing business responsibilities using QuickBooks Online, spreadsheets, Canva, MailChimp, Eventbrite, Squarespace, and payroll processing; Experience working with tax preparation, business insurance, sales tax payments, payroll processing, employee onboarding in MN, database and records management; Prompt, effective communication skills across all modes.
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Why do you feel called to this role?
- What relevant experience, skills and strategies do you bring to this position?
- Do you have any connections to sauna, cooperatives, or to 612 Sauna Cooperative?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55405
