Event Facilitator

Rise Against Hunger•Union, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of an Event Coordinator is to ensure the execution of Rise Against Hunger’s volunteer meal packing events and assist with the logistics and operations of that program. Responsibilities include event facilitation, transportation of materials and equipment to and from events using company-provided box-truck (up to 26ft long), and general support of the day-to-day operations at the local warehouse.

Requirements

Strong presentation skills
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
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
Proficiency with Google suite or Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and some evenings
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (CDL license is not required)
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)
Willing to handle diverse tasks from warehouse cleaning to giving presentations
Strong presentation and public speaking skills, comfortable speaking in front of groups (25 -100 people)
Ability to lift bags of ingredients weighing up to 50 pounds repetitively, moving equipment and ingredients using pallet jack or forklift
Must be able to work in non-climate controlled warehouse
Ability to initiate, follow through and complete tasks
Able to work independently as well as a part of a team

Nice To Haves

Experience, education or knowledge related to hunger, international development, and/or non-profits
Experience using specialized equipment such as box trucks, forklifts, and pallet jackets
Fundraising and/or sales experience
Experience with Salesforce
Public speaking
Volunteer coordination
Event Facilitation

Responsibilities

Lead volunteers on packaging procedures and adjust volunteer assignments as needed for each event
Tracking 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
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Employer-funded Health Savings Account
Telemedicine
Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO)
Flexible work schedules
Paid Family Medical Leave
Life insurance
Long-term disability benefits
Pre- and post-tax 403(b) plan with employer matching of 100% up to the first 3% you contribute