FS - AGENCY RELATIONS SPEC

Human Resources•Corvallis, OR

10d

About The Position

Offering help for today and skills for tomorrow, Community Services Consortium has the unique opportunity to change lives. By providing education, tools, and resources we help individuals and families chart a brighter course for their future. If helping people help themselves sounds like one of your passions, we want to hear from you. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to and works under the general supervision of Linn Benton Food Share Director who assigns duties and reviews work for effectiveness according to established work standards. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: This is a non-supervisory position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for providing a range of technical assistance, education, training, and support to member agencies that receive food from Linn Benton Food Share. Conducts annual monitoring site visits and provides support and guidance to ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state and county requirements. Responsible for performing considerably varied and complex clerical operations for the department.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent plus additional specialized courses required; one year of progressively responsible organizational experience required or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work on multiple projects with attention to detail, handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work required. Strong problem solving and analytical skills preferred. Knowledge of issues regarding hunger and poverty preferred. Understanding of office procedures and equipment required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, a conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from this classification. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license required as well as an insured vehicle available for use while performing required job duties.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem solving and analytical skills preferred.
Knowledge of issues regarding hunger and poverty preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a range of technical assistance and quality assurance support to member agencies to evaluate and improve their services.
Ensures member agency compliance to state, local and Oregon Food Bank guidelines and procedures by conducting yearly on-site inspections of member agencies.
Maintains agency database; ensures that information is accurate and updated. Ensures current contracts and agreements are signed and filed at agency sites.
Ensures all agency reports are submitted on time.
Promotes and shares information about hunger, food security and community resources with agencies.
Prepares donor thank you cards and tax receipts in a timely manner.
Represent Food Share program at public events.
Tracks and compiles agency reports.
Prepares correspondence, reports, or other material in accordance with procedures.
Consistently maintains a professional and courteous manner and an ability to work harmoniously with other employees and the general public.
Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
Accepts and performs other work as assigned.