Rescue Kitchen Program Coordinator

Salary: $67,000-$74,000

The Rescue Kitchen Program Coordinator at Hocking College is responsible for overseeing the
operational and strategic aspects of Hocking College's partnership with La Soupe and other
community partners. This role involves managing relationships with rescue and share partners,
planning and scheduling both internal and external operations (including pickups, deliveries,
staffing, and volunteers/students), and supporting the project's fundraising and administrative
functions.

II. Duties and Responsibilities
 Partner Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for rescue and share partners,
fostering and maintaining relationships to ensure seamless operations.
 Operational Planning: Develop and manage scheduling for pickups and deliveries,
coordinating with external partners and internal teams, including staff and student
volunteers.
 Industry Knowledge: Stays up-to-date with industry trends, the state of food insecurity and
needs across Southeast Ohio, and competitor activities to identify priority partnerships and
opportunities for partnership.
 Staff and Volunteer Management: Oversee the work of staff and students involved in food
rescue, production, and distribution-ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
 Fundraising Support: Assist in identifying and securing funding sources by supporting the
fundraising team with operational data and resources.

Logistics Coordination: Ensure that the transportation of meals, equipment, and other
resources is carried out effectively, in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
 Administrative Functions: Manage project-related administrative tasks, including reporting,
budgeting, and maintaining compliance with grants and other funding requirements.
 Community Engagement: Represent the program in local community events and outreach
initiatives to promote awareness and develop new partnerships.
 Program Evaluation: Track performance metrics, assess the impact of the program, and
adjust operations as necessary to meet goals.

III. Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills
 Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in management, logistics,
administration, or related field preferred.
 Experience: Minimum of 3 years in program management, operations, logistics, or related
fields.
 Experience working with volunteers and staff.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
 Ability to manage complex logistical operations.
 Knowledge and understanding of meeting and event planning principles, requirements,
procedures, and available resources.
 Knowledge of conference facilities, technology, and equipment.
 Ability to maintain confidential information.
 Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
 Knowledge of public institution purchasing principles, procedures, regulations, and
standards.
 Must be detail oriented and a self-starter with ability to prioritize and work independently.
 Internal systems development knowledge with the ability to scale projects.
 Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
 Excellent written and oral communication skills.
 Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
 Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
 Open to suggestions for improvement.
 Ability to work as a team member and have flexibility.
 Behaves in accordance with Hocking College mission, goals, and values.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described here reflect those necessary for an
employee to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Reasonable accommodation
will be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing job duties, the employee must
regularly stand, walk, sort, and lift, and may frequently need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch,
crawl, or sit. The role involves lifting up to 50 pounds, and requires close, distance, and peripheral
vision, as well as depth perception. The employee may be exposed to various conditions, including
humidity, moving mechanical parts, fumes, outdoor weather, extreme temperatures, and moderate
to loud noise levels.

College Expectations of the Employee
To ensure an orderly environment and provide the best possible work environment, Hocking
College expects employees to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner during work hours and
at any function at which the person represents Hocking College. Hocking College’s reputation is
one of its most valuable assets. In addition, the employee is expected to follow the following
Employee Rules of Conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all employees as well as the
college; to conduct themselves in an honest, honorable, courteous and appropriate manner at all
times; to contribute to a positive working environment; to act as ambassadors of the college; and to
display professionalism in representing the college.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).