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Job Description:

Title: Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator

Classification: Part-time, Non-exempt, 20 hours/week; Monday-Friday

Location: South Bend, IN / On-site

Reports to: Executive Director and CEO

Salary Range: Starting at $16.00 - $20.00/Hour (Depending on experience)

Benefits of Working at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana:

• Ten holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. (Dependent on employee's normal work schedule.)

Mission:

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana works in partnership with the community to feed the hungry, increase awareness of the effects of hunger and lead programs designed to alleviate hunger. The Food Bank serves Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph Counties and is a member of Feeding America, Feeding Indiana’s Hungry and United Way.

Job Summary:

The Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator to lead the overall management and reporting for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana’s Mobile Food Pantry Program. This position will work with team members to identify and schedule distributions, determine TEFAP product and other perishable and non-perishable product to be distribute, and to ensure that these distributions are executed in a timely and dignified manner. This person will develop and produce communication flyers, lead product production with volunteers to pack product for distributions at the FBNI warehouse and on-site at mobile food distribution site, and serve as the distribution’s on-site staff member along with the FBNI drive to execute these distributions. Additionally, this position will be responsible for capturing and reporting mobile food distribution data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of the Mobile Food Pantry to include: secure site for mobile distribution; coordinate MOU with site; Coordinate site delivery schedules with each partner and FBNI Operations Department; procure necessary provisions and equipment; and schedule FBNI volunteers with the Programs & Experience Manager for the Mobile Food Pantry.
• Develop, maintain, and cultivate new and existing Mobile Pantry partnerships.
• Provide ongoing support to Mobile Pantry partners via email, phone calls and in-person or Zoom meetings as needed.
• Research the local populations to provide additional culturally appropriate foods if available.
• Submit Mobile Pantry orders on time, based on assigned order generating timeframes.
• Communicate details of Mobile Food Pantry distribution with appropriate staff.
• Create monthly distribution flyer schedules.
• Complete monthly statistical reports computing demographic data for distribution by site as well as city/county calculations.
• Collect daily service counts and compile data into excel spreadsheets.
• Receive product weekly, inventory, stock and restock as needed inspecting for quality.
• Ensure environment and activities at mobile distribution site promote food safety.
• Develop a questionnaire about their mobile food pantry experiences if willing to participate in these types of questionaries.
• Proactively look for solutions to partner challenges in executing the Mobile Pantry Program, including developing a questionnaire about their mobile food pantry experiences, providing guidance, and working with FBNI staff to overcome obstacles.
• Purchase materials for these distributions including boxes, plastic bags, packing tape and shrink wrap for production of these distribution food boxes.
• Train and supervise all Mobile Pantry sites. Set proper expectations for program operations to ensure the program model is carried out by partner staff and volunteers at all times.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Manager, Agency Relations Director, Inventory Specialist and Programs and Experience Coordinator to ensure that these distributions are executed in a timely and dignified manner.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Manager, Agency Relations Director and Programs and Experience Coordinator to identify locations and schedule distribution sites, determine TEFAP products to be distributed on these distributions, develop and produce communication flyers, lead product production with volunteers to pack product for distributions at the FBNI warehouse and on-site at mobile food distribution site, and serve as the distribution’s on-site staff member along with the FBNI drive to execute these distributions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and CEO.

Minimum Qualifications for Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Job or educational experience in Business, Nonprofit, Food Service, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and be part of a team.
• Become ServSafe certified; commit to adhering to safe food handling and storage guidelines and practices.
• Demonstrated skills in clerical and administrative functions.
• Demonstrated work experience in inventory systems. Experience with Primarius a plus.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Exhibit strong verbal, written, presentation, planning, time management and organizational skills. Ability to write, edit and proofread correspondence and materials for accuracy and style.
• Experience in data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with a warehouse environment a plus.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong, independent worker.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and self-supporting as to computer and clerical needs.
• Ability to attend work functions and appointments outside of normal work hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director and CEO.

Required Background, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to be a strong team player, work independently while making independent decisions, and collaborate with others as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups with a team approach and successful results.
• Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to plan, prioritize, take initiative, resolve problems, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Must have high integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is preferred and self-supporting as to computer and clerical needs.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed primarily in an office environment while sitting at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as needed. Occasionally lifting and redistribution of food as needed. Must be able to lift and move up to 20 pounds. May require early morning, evening or weekend work or a longer workday as necessary. Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel independently by car for work and have reliable transportation.

Employment requires a negative drug screening and successful background check.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Bend, IN 46601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your preferred method of contact? (e.g. phone, email, or text messaging)
• What is your availability to work?
• Are you at least 18 years old? (Yes or No)
• Are you willing to consent to a background check and drug screening?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office Suite/365: 2 years (Required)
• Logistics/ Scheduling: 2 years (Required)
• Reporting/ Data Management: 2 years (Required)
• Inventory Management: 2 years (Required)
• Event/ Project Management: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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