About Us: The mission of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is to address hunger and end food insecurity by serving communities across our region, providing consistent access to nourishing food and relevant education. Our team has united over nearly 30 years around building a greater understanding of food insecurity, creating clear pathways for donors, volunteers, and community members to partner with us, as the hub of an expansive supply and distribution network, to eliminate hunger across our 15-county region. Job Summary : Responsible for assisting with recruiting, coordinating, and training both individual volunteers and volunteer groups with the goal of increasing individual and collective commitment to the FBNEGA mission. Maintains positive rapport with all individuals and organizations who donate their time and abilities to the Food Bank to ensure retention and repeat volunteerism. Gives instruction to large groups of volunteers and ensures proper execution of tasks to completion. Tasks support the needs of various Food Bank programs and distributions. The Volunteer Coordinator leads by example and is expected to physically move products and sort and pack food. Key Responsibilities: Volunteer Recruitment, Training, and Management · Coordinates with local volunteer groups (such as churches, college organizations, or local businesses) as well as individuals to promote events and generate interest in Food Bank volunteer service. · Executes specific tasks for volunteers to complete with the objective that each task improves productivity, efficiency, output, and delivery of Food Bank product, facility, programs, and agency relationships · Ensures that each task to be performed by the volunteer best fits their skills and abilities · Streamlines the execution of volunteer tasks through preparation, demonstration, job aids, and implementation of the volunteer event, as well as providing personal availability when on-site but not directly supervising the event. · Regularly manages GivePulse volunteer software system to assist in volunteer recruitment, coordinating events, and reporting data · Assists with general administrative and computer work · Provides representation for the Food Bank at volunteer recruitment events, Food Bank related conferences, and other similar off-site events. Food Safety · Trains volunteers in food safety practices and standards · Assures separation of good and bad products and implements safety procedures when applicable · Reports any incidences of food safety non-compliance to the Volunteer Manager, Facilities, or Director of Operations Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Candidate must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening Valid GA Driver’s license, clean MVR Insurable by the company’s insurance carrier Candidate possesses a smart phone Must have thorough understanding of product regulations to ensure appropriate handling of products distributed by Food Bank Saturday and Evening availability Preferred Microsoft experience Personal Qualities: Ability to work amicably and collaboratively across all Food Bank departments and with all Food Bank staff Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations Accuracy, timeliness, attention to detail, highly organized, Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range to stakeholders Must be able to follow directions Ability to maintain positive working relationships with all volunteers and volunteer groups and encourage growth of repeat volunteers and groups Ability to engage volunteer individuals and groups and provide instructions and information clearly and concisely Must have thorough understanding of product regulations to ensure appropriate handling of products distributed by Food Bank Must be consistent in attendance for the full allotted schedule for each day. Arrives for work on time and is prepared to complete daily necessary assignments in a timely manner with or without extra volunteer assistance. Familiarity with and ability to handle hand-powered warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack and rolling utility cart Work Environment: Work largely takes place in a warehouse setting. Work is value, goal, and deadline oriented. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Some travel, some weekend work, and some extended hours may be required. Physical Demands: The ability to constantly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 5 lbs. safely and comfortably The ability to frequently lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs. safely and comfortably The ability to occasionally lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. safely and comfortably with a partner · The ability to work comfortably for extended periods in indoor and outdoor non-climate-controlled environments, occasionally facing adverse weather conditions · The ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception to see and respond while driving or operating machinery · The ability to speak, for expressing or exchanging information and instructions through spoken word · The ability to receive instructions or information by means of oral communication · The ability to respond quickly to sounds · The ability to stand, stoop, and walk to move safely over uneven terrain, in confined spaces, or during normal work conditions · The ability to use hands and arms to reach, feel, handle, or grasp items Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Ability to Relocate: Athens, GA 30607: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $18 an hour
Employment Type: ["Full-time"]
Qualifications
[ "Driver's License (Required)", "Work authorization (Required)" ]