Mobile Pantry Representative

Position Title: Mobile Pantry Representative

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Community Services

Location: Denver

Compensation: $22.00/Hourly

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 the food bank with the largest service area in the contiguous 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 mission-driven individuals.

The Mobile Pantry Representative is an integral member of the Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) team and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of FBR urban and rural Mobile Pantry programsincludingthefoodmenuschedulingagencyvolunteerandsite coordinationandcommunityoutreach. Responsibilities will require regular travel and monitoring of Mobile Pantry operations to evaluate and regulations are executed in in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Food Nutrition Services (FNS) Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Food Bank of the Rockies Feeding America (FA) policies and all other applicable government regulations and guidelines.

The Food Banks team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Banks organizational values and mission in all activities.

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

The mission of Food Bank of the Rockies is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming. We believe that for a community to thrive every person must have the resources they need to flourish and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• ProvidedatatoDirect ServicesLeadandLeadershiptoinformbudgetarydecisionsforthe program
• Conducttrainingsanddelegatestaskstointernsandtemporaryemployeesasapplicable
• Createdistributioncalendarssharedinternallyandexternally
• EvaluatescreenandrecruitsitesponsorstoparticipateinMobilePantrydistributionwith Food Bank of the Rockies
• Develop and conduct site coordinator and volunteer training as needed and appropriate.
• Review of and coordinate educational marketing and networking activities for sites
• PlaceinventoryordersforeachMobilePantrydistributionincoordinationwiththeOperations department
• Followorderanddistributionprocess
• Practiceacceptablefiscalmanagementbyoperatingwithintheconstraintsofthedepartments adopted annual budget
• Monitorgrantfundingbalancesonamonthlyandquarterlybasis
• Frequentlyvisitsitestoensureprogramcomplianceimprovepartnerservicedeveloppantry capacity enhance partner/site coordinator and client service
• Utilizeclientintake softwareLink2Feedtoreportclientdemographicsandreportsitespecificdata
• ParticipateinLink2Feedtrainingandroll-outsasneeded
• TrackreviewandmonitorMobilePantrysitestoensurethateachsiteisincompliancewith food safety Mobile Pantry guidelines and government program regulations
• EnsurethoroughcommunicationwithFBRdepartmentsincludingTransportationOperations partners and site coordinators.
• Respondtorequests(whenapplicable)andassistintheenrollmentofanynewMobilePantry sites
• Takeappropriateactionwithanygrievancesornon-complianceissuesinregardstoMobile Pantry practices standards policies or regulations
• Strategicallyplanandimplementcampaignswiththeobjectiveofincreasingfooddistributed across the Denver metro and eastern rural counties
• Createregulare-communicationstositecoordinatorsincludinghostingaquarterlytownhall
• Participateincommunitymeetingsandotheroutreacheventstoachievethefollowing:
  1. BuildawarenessofFoodBankoftheRockiesHungerReliefPartnersandprograms
  2. Increaseparticipationanddistributionoffood
  3. RecruitMobilePantryvolunteersincollaborationwiththeVolunteerOperationsTeam
• AssistwithMobilePantrydistributionevents
• Maintain confidentialityofsensitiveandprivilegedneighborinformationandprotects organization operations

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• CommitmenttofulfillingFoodBankoftheRockiesmissionandpositivelyrepresentingthe brand both internally and externally
• Abilitytoprovideexcellentcustomerserviceandcommunicateeffectivelywithawiderangeof constituents
• Abletointeractwithothersinadiplomaticcourteousandpositivemanner
• Intermediatetoadvancedcomputerproficiency(MicrosoftOfficeSuite)
• Strongdataentryskills
• Abilitytoworkindependentlyaswellaspartofateam
• Comfortablewithpublicspeakinganddeliveringtrainingsessions

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.

• Sittingandstandingforlongperiodswalkingintermittently
• Usingofficeequipmentsuchascomputermousekeyboardprinter
• Indoorofficeenvironmentoccasionally;outdoorworkenvironmentfrequently
• Occasionallyliftormoveupto40pounds
• FrequentlyoperatingandnavigatingavehiclewithinDenvermetroandruralcommunities(up to 80% of the time)

Required Qualifications:

• HighSchoolDiplomaor equivalentrequired Associate degree or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience with projects or programs coordination
• Abilitytoworkwithinadiverseenvironmentpriorexperienceworkingwithlow-income communities preferred
• ExperienceusingMicrosoftOfficeSuiteandonlinetechnologies
• Experienceusingcollaborativetoolsforfilestorageandsharingmeetingschedulingandvirtual collaboration preferred
• Bilingual(English/Spanish)abonus
• Must possess a valid drivers license

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a non-exempt full-time position working approximately 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm to align with our mobile pantry schedule. There will be an occasional Saturday and early evening hours expected; hybrid schedule may be available. Local travel only no overnight trips are required. Travel within the geographic region will be required and is primarily local during the business day.

Compensation:

$22.00/Hourly

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 long-term 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 October 17th.

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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 .