Food Bank and Social Services Manager

The Agape Service Project Food Bank and Social Services Manager, with the leadership and support of the Agape Service Project Director, will serve the mission of Agape by providing leadership, management, and support for all involved in the operation of Agape Food Bank and all community-focused social services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Agape team to accomplish the program mission and goals
• Build relationships while working with and serving the farmworker families, fellow staff, youth, adult leaders, and volunteers
• Work to build a hospitable, dignified, and joy-filled environment for guests and volunteers of Agape Food Bank and services
• Plan, operate, and manage all aspects of Agape Food Bank (set up, policies & procedures, promo, client intake, health fair, taco stand, donation collection, food ordering, inventory, cleanliness, etc.)
• Plan, operate, and manage all aspects of Mobile Food Distribution (pre-planning, communication with farm HR, food ordering, supply management, etc.)
• Plan and prepare all aspects of Summer Enrichment Activities for Farmworkers (pre-planning, supply purchasing, communication with farm HR, etc.)
• Communicate plans, changes, needs regularly to Director/fellow staff and other necessary parties
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers
• Evaluate food bank and social services for improvement, including feedback from guests/recipients of services
• Implement the Agape Food Bank nutrition policy and growth goals
• Set up and maintain the Food Bank client database/intake system
• Order, receive, and store food, operating equipment, and supplies based on food bank operating procedures
• Serve the Spanish-speaking community with language access
• As needed: support additional aspects of the Agape program (group programming, spring planning efforts, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST have prior experience working with Agape to be considered
• Have leadership experience
• Be grounded in the Catholic faith Have a desire to serve others
• Be able to work well with and lead a wide range of ages (children, teens, peers, adults)
• Be able to teach and lead by example
• Have a passion for social justice and desire to build community with local farmworker families
• Have demonstrated a commitment to service through projects, experiences, etc.
• Be able to work well under pressure, use time efficiently, and activate as a self-starter
• Be flexible, teachable, and willing to grow Be able to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
• Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred

Location of Agape Operations: Church of the Assumption/Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham, WA (and greater Whatcom County) work transportation throughout the county is provided

Reach out to Kelsey Harrington if summer housing in Bellingham may be an issue.

The Agape Program Coordinator - Year 3 will receive compensation of $9,500 for the entire summer (divided over 10 weeks: prep week, 8 program weeks, and wrap-up week); as well as hourly pay for spring training sessions. In addition, all meals throughout the program week are provided.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicants skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.