Event Facilitator

Rise Against Hunger • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Event Facilitator guides volunteers through meal-packing experiences, helps events run smoothly, and supports host satisfaction. The role represents Rise Against Hunger to hosting groups, uses presentation and public-speaking skills to engage volunteers, and transports equipment and materials to and from events in a box truck. It also includes warehouse logistics coordination and partnership development. The position works 20 hours per week, with occasional nights and weekends, and requires extensive local travel (100%).

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Proficiency with Google/Microsoft Office suites and other cloud-based software.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with willingness to drive a box truck; no CDL is needed.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must comply with DOT regulations and maintain DOT certification; the posting states DOT does not allow any history of marijuana use, including medicinal use.
• Flexibility to work weekends, some evenings, and early mornings.
• Resourcefulness to work in different spaces and environments.
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills, multitasking ability, and interpersonal skills for engaging volunteers.
• Sound judgment in decision-making and problem resolution; ability to complete tasks with minimal direction and take initiative.
• Comfort reaching out to and securing new and potential partners, and using social media to communicate and drive event participation.
• Passion for Rise Against Hunger’s mission and comfort working with faith-based groups of different religions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nonprofit work is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead volunteers through meal-packaging procedures and adjust volunteer assignments as needed for each event.
• Track volunteer registration at events.
• Facilitate 4–12 events per month.
• Transport raw materials and equipment to mobile packaging locations and set up equipment and other materials using a pallet jack and box truck.
• Promote at-event donations and volunteer requests.
• Receive shipments of raw ingredients, supplies, and equipment, and ship finished products.
• Process order documentation, including invoices, bills of lading, and receipts.
• Prepare finished products for shipping by palletizing and shrink wrapping.
• Maintain adequate ingredient stock and properly functioning equipment to meet program needs.
• Load and unload raw materials, equipment, and packaged meals in and out of the warehouse or trucks/trailers using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Help organize and sanitize warehouse facilities to meet health and safety guidelines.
• Connect organizations to the mission and outcomes through volunteer meal-packaging experiences.
• Promote the program and develop relationships with religious congregations, businesses, civic organizations, schools, and community groups.
• Assist with marketing campaigns and local brand-awareness efforts.

Benefits

• Medical insurance premium paid by the employer, with the option to purchase dependent coverage.
• Option to enroll in dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account, with the option for employee contributions.
• Health plan support for physical and mental health, including telemedicine.
• Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO).
• Flexible work schedules.
• Pre- and post-tax 403(b) plan with 100% employer matching on the first 3% contributed, once eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

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