The volunteer center operator safely implements volunteer activities as assigned, prepares for projects, supervises volunteers and ensures a fun and meaningful experience.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure Volunteer Center is maintained in a clean, orderly and appealing manner
- Train and manage group and individual volunteers, including the provision of specific safety protocol
- Maintain accurate equipment records, complete proper tracking logs and report non-compliant findings to supervisor
- Complete necessary paperwork and place product in distribution center promptly
- Track inventory for volunteer activities and report needs for reorder to volunteer program lead
- Plan and prepare project inventory, meeting all food safety requirements and Feeding America guidelines
- Prepare the space and resources well in advance to ensure the best possible volunteer experience
- Supervise volunteer activities with enthusiasm, managing all experience levels at once
- Thank volunteers and ask for continued donations of time, talent and treasure
Qualifications:
- Commitment to Food Bank of Iowa's vision, mission and values
- Professional maturity, good judgment, integrity and honesty
- Ability to support night and weekend events, which may involve local travel
- Experience/certification for forklift and pallet jack required. If not currently certified, we will provide training with proficiency required within 60 days of start date.
- Knowledge of food safety; attention to detail; creativity; ability to problem-solve
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Competitive benefit package including paid time off, volunteer time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement and annual seasonal closure.
To apply, email a letter of interest and resume to Michaela Devaney Lowe, senior manager of volunteers and process improvement, at mdevaneylowe@foodbankiowa.org.
Food Bank of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Seasonal closure