AWARE Farmworker Outreach Coordinator

Marion-Polk Food Share, Inc.•Woodburn, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The AWARE Farmworker Outreach Coordinator supports operations of the AWARE Food Bank in Woodburn, Oregon. This position coordinates and leads distribution of food to our local farmworker community, establishes contact and builds relationships with employers and/or landlords, and ensures distribution of culturally appropriate foods.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively with a diverse group people, including people experiencing poverty and crisis, migrant farmworkers, culturally diverse communities, non-English speakers, and others.
Knowledge of food safety and safe food handling procedures.
Able to work with volunteers, staff, and community partners as part of a team.
Able to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities and exercise sound judgement daily.
Able to operate a pallet jack or willing to learn. Forklift skills desired but not required.
Able to lift to 50 pounds and perform work while seating or standing for a prolonged period.
Ability to push/pull loads up to 1500 pounds on carts and pallet jacks.
Commitment to promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Passion for helping the community and addressing hunger.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including eligibility to work with vulnerable populations.
Must pass driving record check and be insurable through Marion-Polk Food Share’s vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

1-year experience in warehouse work, food services, food retail or another related field desired.
Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification.
Forklift certification a plus but not required.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening that excludes THC.
Must submit to full background check, including driving record check. Depending on the position sought, a criminal conviction or arrest record does not automatically bar employment with the Food Share.
Spanish language proficiency highly preferred.
Commitment to engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion work
Care and concern about food insecurity in our community and a desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

Connect with community partners in Marion County to help establish relationships with those who relate to our farmworker community members.
Listen and learn to client’s needs. Report to AWARE Manager and Pantry Coordinator to ensure we are serving the clients according to needs.
Drive AWARE Food Bank Truck for food distributions at least twice per week. Distributions are in rural areas, up to 2-hour round trip.
Unload food deliveries and set up distributions at farmworker locations. Ensure clients sign in and record the client’s information according to the USDA guidelines.
Ensure food is distributed according to all applicable food safety guidelines and civil rights laws.
Ensure food is distributed in a way that respects the dignity and culture of the clientele.
Supervise and support volunteers assisting with distributions.
Follow and ensure compliance with all applicable COVID-19 laws and best practices.
Create Food Boxes that are culturally appropriate for the deliveries.
Order and track orders of culturally appropriate foods.
Manage FIFO rotation of product.
Communicate inventory levels with lead warehouse volunteer and Pantry Coordinator.
Manage and sort dunnage, clean totes, and bins.
May assist with food pantry distribution to the public as needed. Could include managing front desk, assisting clients shopping through the pantry, or building food boxes.
Other duties as assigned[1]