MOBILE DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR

Facing Hunger Foodbank Inc•Huntington, WV

4d•$0 - $16•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mobile Food Distribution Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of mobile food pantries, which provide direct food distributions in communities throughout the Facing Hunger Foodbank’s service area.

Requirements

Must embrace the Mission of the Foodbank
Must have the ability to interact professionally and effectively with the CEO, the COO, the Director of Programming, the Warehouse Director, the Director of Network and Member Relations, other Foodbank staff, community leaders, volunteers, Foodbank agency members, grocery retailers, and other individuals who come from diverse backgrounds.
Must be a “self-starter”
Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational, clerical, and communication skills.
Must possess the ability to anticipate and project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must possess excellent relationship-building and customer service skills, with a strong external customer focus
Must have the ability to maintain a level of professionalism, promoting the Facing Hunger Foodbank’s community spirit and mission.
High school diploma or equivalent required
Two years’ experience in a non-profit safety net services.
Strong coordinating and scheduling skills.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
Must have the ability to lift up to 45 pounds occasionally and lift or move up to 75 pounds with mechanical assistance
Must have a Fork Lift and Pallet Jack Certification or ability to become certified
Must have the ability to learn Foodbank’s inventory program and inventory management within 3 months of starting in position
Must pass Food Handler Safety Certification within 3 months of starting in position
Must travel to mobile pantry sites as well as member agencies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates and schedules mobile food pantry distributions in collaboration with the Foodbank’s Agency Relations Team to ensure distributions to areas of greatest need and in a manner that is safe and cooperative with our member agency volunteers.
Works collaboratively with the Agency Relations Team, Warehouse personnel, Programming Team Members, and other staff and partner agency volunteers and personnel to identify opportunities for food sourcing.
Maintains appropriate follow-up and documentation for food sourcing and inventory activities.
Completes follow-up correspondence on a consistent basis with mobile pantry site partners.
Assists with inventory management reporting and activities to ensure food is timely distributed.
Maintains a professional, courteous and helpful manner at all times.
Performs other related duties, as requested or assigned.