PART TIME MOBILE SCHOOL PANTRY COORDINATOR

UTAH FOOD BANK•St. George, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 120 years, Utah Food Bank has stayed true to our objective of serving those in need throughout our state. We work tirelessly with community partners and volunteers to continue making an impact and fulfilling our mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide. If you are looking for meaningful work in a rewarding company culture environment, we’d love to talk with you! The Mobile School Pantry Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing Mobile School Pantry sites and Kid’s Café Summer Feeding deliveries at scheduled sites with driver, sponsors and volunteer staff.

Requirements

1 to 3 years directly related experience dealing with clients/customers in social service setting
Able to work with diverse groups, children and individuals in a friendly but firm manner
Able to work independently and as a team member
Must be able to plan, direct and complete complex tasks
Strong organization skills and excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
Good customer service skills; excellent leadership and conflict-resolution skills
Intermediate computer skills with database, Word and Excel
Able to relate to clients, agency staff, donors and the community at large in a positive manner
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (MVR required prior to hire)
High positive energy level and high standards of professional ethics and conduct
Food Handlers permit
Ability to pass a national background check

Nice To Haves

Requires physical exertion at MFP sites such as long periods of standing, walking on uneven surfaces, recurring bending, stooping, stretching, reaching; lifting of moderately heavy items.
Candidates should be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs. on a regular basis as needed.
This person will be regularly exposed to variable weather conditions from mild to extreme heat and cold, fumes and air particles.
During peak seasons, all UFB staff may be asked to assist with receiving donations, picking up donations or other customer service work outside the normal scope of duties.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee MSP deliveries at scheduled sites with sponsors and volunteer staff
Coordinate and oversee mobile Kid’s Cafe Summer Feeding sites
Work with school administration for verification for student enrolment
Coordinate with schools, sponsors and volunteers with any date or time changes
Work with driver to ensure MSP event runs smoothly and to troubleshoot issue
Maximize use of volunteers on a regular basis with MSP program and with sites/sponsors
MSP sites collect client signature sheets with client counts and maintain records on people served with warehouse and inventory to coordinate product distribution by providing numbers served and helping refine amounts of product on truck, especially perishable products
Monthly data on people served at MSPs and volunteer hours reviewed with Programs Manager for data entry
Work with transportation on MSP calendar; verify monthly distribution to agencies/sites; post on UFB website
Keep Programs Manager informed of MFP program issues and concerns
Assist with Programs data entry as assigned
Ensure staff communication and action when partner agencies/programs have issues that can be solved by UFB
Other duties as assigned