Food Bank Lead

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington•Union Gap, WA

10d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Food Bank Lead will assist in the operation of the food bank. These functions may include but are not limited to all facets of recruitment and retentions of volunteers, donors, and clients. The Food Bank Lead will provide all aspects of client and customer service. Monthly reporting for the food bank and data entry will be required relative to food bank reports and time sheet entry. This is a part time position, scheduled for 24 hours each week, with specific hours to meet the needs of the food bank. Schedule: Mon- 7am-12pm; Tue- 6am-12pm; Thur- 7am-3:30pm; Fri- 6am-12pm

Requirements

Education High School Diploma or GED, preferred
Experience 2 years experience in grocery, food prep or related field, is desired
Excellent attendance history
Special Skills Self-starter
Ability to exercise excellent judgement
Solid communication skills
Ability to work successfully individually and in a team setting
Licensure, Registration, Certification Valid Washing State driver’s license and required minimum liability insurance for WA State
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider
Washington State Food Handlers card
Employment is conditional upon: Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred however it is not required

Responsibilities

Donations Operate a box truck for daily pick up of donations from established donors
Keep inventory of all food bank donations
Assess donation needs of food bank and implement solutions that address those needs
Develop community donation drives to increase inventory
Submit monthly donation reports and paperwork
Create and maintain community partnerships to support the growth of food and cash donations
Volunteers Assess food bank needs for volunteers in regards to recruitment and retention
Maintain a weekly schedule of volunteers and assign tasks accordingly
Mentor and train food bank volunteers
Create strategic community partnerships to increase volunteer opportunities
Ensure all volunteers follow policies and procedures in the handling of food and safety
Ensure all volunteers follow client registration processes
Maintain open communication and good relationship standing with food bank volunteers
Data Entry Maintain organized data in regards to clients, donations, and volunteers accordingly
Submit in a timely manner monthly reports to supervisor and reporting grant agents
Submit time sheet on time, every time
Maintain records of up to date policies and procedures for all aspects of the food bank
Janitorial Performs janitorial duties according to established standards and as directed
Contributes to maintaining acceptable overall appearance of the food bank and the grounds
Perform other duties as assigned
Attends trainings, workshops, and meetings to promote personal and professional development as assigned
Participates in an annual evaluation with St. Vincent Centers Manager of Operations