Area Manager

Rise Against Hunger•Birmingham, AL

19d•$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Area Manager with Rise Against Hunger, you’ll ensure the growth of engagement between the organization and its supporters. You will lead a team of volunteers and staff to accomplish volunteer mean packaging and fundraising goals. Your responsibilities will include leading the development of local partnerships, recruitment and training of volunteers and staff, and facilitating the execution of our volunteer events. This is a fast-paced position that will regularly require collaboration with various departments within the organization and the local community.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or two years of relevant work experience.
Solid interest in the hunger, international development and nonprofit fields.
Comfortable working with faith-based groups of all different religions as well as carry a professional demeanor in corporate and academic settings.
Proficiency in using cloud-based computing software such as Google/Microsoft Office suite, Customer relationship management tools (Salesforce) and video conferencing.
Ability to multitask, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously – either as a team or independently.
Strong verbal presentation skills and can leverage social media as a tool to communicate and drive event participation.
Enjoy working on your feet moving about during the day, lifting and carrying up to 50 lb bags and working in a warehouse environment.
Ready to learn how to drive a box truck, operate a forklift, and have no concerns with being able to pass a drug screen, DOT physical and have a clean driving record.
Some experience in public speaking, sales, volunteer coordination, event planning, or inventory management.
Passion for our mission of ending hunger around the world.
Age 21 years or older.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record with a willingness to drive a box truck to transport materials to and from events.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting or operating pallet jacks including frequently lifting up to 50lbs.
Must be able to comply with DOT regulations and maintain DOT certification (DOT does not allow any history of marijuana use even for medicinal purposes).
Resourcefulness to work in different spaces and environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with non-profit work is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train and manage staff and complete daily tasks.
Recruit and develop a local Engagement Board, that will help with fundraising and engagement efforts.
Develop annual strategic plans to meet projected revenue and volunteer objectives and goals, as well as working to support national and regional objectives.
Lead the development of local relationships to support Rise Against Hunger’s mission and collaborate with our Development team to further develop new opportunities.
Connect with local organizations and establishments to our mission through donations and packaged meals.
Seek out and secure new partnership opportunities and ensure referral follow-ups.
Train volunteers and staff on packaging procedures and delegate assignments as required throughout events.
Facilitate monthly and manage the full number of events executed by location.
Transport of raw materials and equipment to mobile packaging locations on a weekly basis.
Manage and receive shipments of raw supplies in compliance with USDA requirements for food processing and storage.
Process documentation and tracking records of meal production in relation to meals shipped, inventory, donations, and volunteers.
Ensure adequate stock of resources at all times while enforcing safety, health, and sanitation protocols.