Retail Rescue Coordinator

Position Title: Retail Rescue Coordinator

Classification: NonExempt

Reports To: Food Rescue Manager

Location: Denver

Compensation: $24.20 per hour

B Benefits: Medical dental and vision a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5 company match plus potential additional matching based on tenure PTO paid sick leave paid holidays and a flexible schedule

As one of the largest Food Banks in the United States Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate missiondriven individuals.

The Retail Rescue Coordinator is responsible for maintaining relationships with retail partners at the store level inclusive of owning donation performance and program work is pivotal to providingadonatednocost foodstream facing role with significant time spent in the market engaging donors in stores and training retailenabled agency position supports the Food Rescue Manager with corporate retail partner relations agency partner store assignments and onboarding new agencies.

If you are looking for a missionfocused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued then this is an ideal position for you.

Mission: We ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger

Values: Service; Integrity; Diversity Equity & Inclusion; Collaboration; Innovation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Food Bank of the Rockies staff donors and Hunger Relief Partners to ensure compliance of our food safety and donation standards
• Steward existing retail donors to ensure they are engaged informed and recognized
• Meet with donors to review trends train staff and identify growth opportunities
• Record donor engagements in CRM platform (Raisers Edge) and leverage CRM for stewardship planning
• Prospect research and solicit new retail donor partners
• Facilitate the complex relationships between partner agencies and retail donors
• Conduct store and agency visits and trainings to enhance relationships educate about the Food Rescue Program resolve issues and improve performance
• Work with Food Rescue Manager on program optimization and account management

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies and representing the Food Bank of the Rockies brand with professional poise both internally and externally
• Excellent organizational time management and interpersonal skills
• Selfdirected accountable for proactive planning and results; independent problem solver
• Capable of exercising independent judgment thinking critically and strategically
• Ability to research and analyze new opportunities
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative with others with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents
• Confident and capable in new situations
• Ability to sell programs / ideas and inspire others to act
• Ability to communicate persuasively and articulately both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively present information to diverse groups of people

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 80 travel within front range of Colorado
• Onsite store and partner visits
• Standing and walking throughout the shift; sitting intermittently
• Occasionally lift more than 25 pounds
• Primarily office or retail environments with controlled temperatures
• Extensive use of a computer and keyboard

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelors degree preferred
• 35 years prior experience working in a retail setting and / or sales capacity preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experience using collaborative tools for file storage and sharing meeting scheduling and virtual collaboration
• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Expected Hours of Work:

This role is considered fulltime nonexempt working approximately 40 hours per week Monday through Friday and is not eligible for overtime. Travel (up to 80 within the geographic region will be required and is primarily local during the business day. A flexible work schedule is available with the option to work remotely due to the travel.

Compensation: $24.20 per hour

Benefits:

At Food Bank of the Rockies we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off including 10 paid holidays sick leave parental leave and opportunities for paid volunteer time.
• Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5 employer match plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5 to support your longterm financial security.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health dental vision and life insurance plans to support your meet your and your familys needs.
• Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills.

To Apply:

Apply online through Applications will be accepted until April 22 2025.

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Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation please contact us ator 303.371.9250.