Volunteer Room Coordinator

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri•Columbia, MO

About The Position

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is a regional disaster and hunger-relief network that brings together community resources to share tens of millions of pounds of food with neighbors each year. Our highly-collaborative team believes that empowerment, education and partnerships are key to getting food into the hands of those who need it most. With the help of 145 partner agencies, more than 185 school partners and thousands of volunteers, our day-to-day efforts help feed nearly 100,000 neighbors each month across our 32-county area. We encourage you to apply to see if improving food security is a mission that speaks to you. The role of the Volunteer Room Coordinator requires someone who can create a fun and engaging atmosphere for our volunteers to work in and acknowledge their efforts by helping them understand how their work connects to The Food Bank’s mission at large while maintaining food safety practices.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or three years of applicable experience (in areas such as event coordinator, service work, education, etc.)
be courteous, patient, and personable
be flexible and available to work varied hours
lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
be organized and detail oriented
work both independently or as part of a team
possess solid oral and written communication skills
posses advanced computer and phone skills
be comfortable speaking to and instructing large groups
take initiative and be able to problem solve
have the ability to delegate duties
have the ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks at once
be sensitive to the needs of low income people
be able to work with volunteers with varying levels of capacity
become forklift operations certified within 90-days of hiring
be comfortable speaking in front of large groups

Responsibilities

Adequately plan ahead to coordinate and execute day-to-day volunteer projects on a timely basis
Setup and break down for each specific project
Instructing and training volunteers on proper repacking procedures while observing safe food handling guidelines
Diligent monitoring of volunteers to ensure that proper procedures are being followed
Follow inventory and tracking procedures
Maintain a clean and organized volunteer room
Track and maintain safe food temperatures
Monitor Volunteers for service hours, including database management and group scheduling
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the volunteer break room
Operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a safe manner
Work as part of the Operations, Programs and Volunteer Teams
Work with the Volunteer Programs Manager and Volunteer Room Supervisor to ensure appropriate staffing for volunteer activities on evenings/Saturdays
Work at all times to maintain the image of The Food Bank as a positive one in the public view, most specifically as it pertains to the critical nature of volunteer relations