Event Facilitator

Rise Against Hunger • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Event Facilitator, you will facilitate volunteers through our meal packing experience, ensuring smooth operations and host satisfaction. You will be responsible for driving equipment and materials to and from events using a box truck (CDL not required). Your role involves representing Rise Against Hunger to host groups, utilizing strong public speaking and interpersonal skills to inspire volunteers and empower them to join the mission to end hunger.

Requirements

• Strong presentation skills
• Whiz at multitasking
• Superb interpersonal skills and a passion to engage and connect with volunteers
• Sound judgment in decision making or problem resolution
• Able to complete tasks with minimal direction
• Comfortable reaching out to and securing new and potential partners
• Able to leverage social media as a tool to communicate and drive event participation
• Takes initiative to get things done, action oriented
• Passionate about being a part of the change in the world and helping Rise Against Hunger in its mission to end global hunger
• Comfortable working with faith-based groups of all different religions
• Age 21 years or older
• Proficiency in Google/Microsoft office suite as well as other cloud-based software
• 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)
• Flexibility to work weekends as well as some evenings and early mornings
• Resourcefulness to work in different spaces and environments

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead volunteers on packaging procedures and adjust volunteer assignments as needed for each event
• Track volunteer registration at events
• Facilitate 4 -12 events a month
• Transport raw materials and equipment to mobile packaging locations and facilitate set-up of equipment and other materials using a pallet jack and by driving a box truck
• Promote at-event donations and volunteer requests
• Receive shipments of raw ingredients, supplies, and equipment, ship finished products
• Properly process all documentation including invoices, bill of ladings, and receipts of orders
• Prepare finished product for shipping: palletizing and shrink wrapping
• Ensure that adequate stock of ingredients and properly functioning equipment is available at all times to meet the demands of the program
• Safely and effectively load and unload raw materials, equipment, and packaged meals in/out of warehouse or trucks/trailer using pallet jacks and forklifts
• Assist in the organization and sanitation of warehouse facilities to ensure they meet health and safety guidelines
• Connect organizations to our mission and outcomes through volunteer meal packaging experiences
• Program promotion and developing relationships with supporting organizations including various religious congregations, businesses, civic organizations, schools, and community groups
• Assist with marketing campaigns and local efforts to build brand awareness.

Benefits

• Medical insurance premium is on us
• Option to purchase coverage for your dependents
• Enroll in Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account
• Health plan provides support for your physical and mental health including telemedicine
• Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO)
• Flexible work schedules
• Pre- and post-tax 403(b) plan with employer matching of 100% up to the first 3% you contribute

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed