Job Description
Job Description
This is a FULL TIME IN PERSON position.
The Community Food Program Manager is responsible for the management, promotion, and maintenance of the Community Action Center Community Food programs in accordance with program goals. Programs include food distribution, a food box program, community support network and donations (both in-kind and monetary), food rescue, teaching kitchen, gardens and hydroponics, fundraising, and volunteer recruitment and development. Overseeing & training of food bank staff member. This position is under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Requirements
Essential Function / Major Responsibilities :
- Manage programs and daily operation of all Community Food programs
- Develop and promote an active and on-going cooperative relationship with CAC staff, outside volunteers, churches, grocers, growers, civic groups, other social service providers, and the community as a whole
- Coordinate communications from CAC and Community Food with all media channels, implement promotional activities, and provide information to the community
- Ensure Food Bank operations are compliant with all program funding guidelines and COVID-19 protocols, internally and externally
- Develop, manage, and successfully meet the Community Food program budget
- Responsible to assure all program records and operations are up to date in compliance with all funding sources
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Coordinate with other private and public agencies to increase services to those with low- to moderate-income
- Warehouse duties and other agency duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Responsible for the supervision, recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and termination of program staff and volunteers as necessaryComplete a performance evaluation on each direct report in Community Food, including critical volunteer staffManager is responsible for CAC volunteer engagement, assuring successful volunteer recruitment, retention, and supervisionInterpersonal Contacts :
Manager plays a supportive, guiding role in ensuring positive, productive relationships between staff and clientsManager serves as an enthusiastic advocate for CACSpecific Job Skills :
Must be able to work effectively within a team-oriented, participatory management environmentCarry out a positive, effective leadership role in the agency, community, and over individuals for whom they have direct supervisory responsibilityMust have above-average expressive, receptive, and written abilities enabling effective communication between and among individuals and groups in all situationsMust have good conflict resolution skillsMust have a global perspective with the ability to consider the overall ramifications to the organization of actions and decisionsMust be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriatelyMust be computer proficient and have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, with ability to learn platform-specific software for data management and reportingWork effectively with clients from an array of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds on a regular basis.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Of :
Standard office methods, practices, and proceduresComputer spreadsheet and word processingEffective office, and time management practicesThe problems and needs of people with limited incomeAbility To :
Communicate effectively with people from various social, cultural, educational, and economic backgroundsFundraise effectively through various channels, such as virtual and on-site events, mailings, social media, and grant writingSchedule and monitor multiple processes or projectsAbility to make decisions using independent judgment and involving many variablesAbility to analyze future impact of decisions, and the effects of past decisionsPrepare accurate mathematical calculations and financial estimatesRead, comprehend, and follow program procedures, regulations, and specificationsAbility to write for all levels of readers and to deliver online and public presentationsPrepare succinct reports that are understandable to a non-technical personMaintain detailed and accurate project and program filesUse computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software programsWork well under pressure, work independently, and work as an effective team memberEducation, Certifications and Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in sociology, education, social work, or other related field is requiredMinimum of 3 years of experience in human services administration with emphasis on program planning, development, evaluation, and contract administrationThree years of experience in food distribution or farming highly preferred, or a combination of education / experience meeting required job qualificationsGrant writing experience preferredKnowledge of basic food safetyDaily work occurs in varying temperatures, which may include heat and rainMust be able to perform the physical requirements of the positionAbility to stand for long periods of time, reach, lift and bending; Ability to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and manipulate heavy objectsInsurability and ability to be bondedAbility to drive, a valid driver’s license, insurance, and personal transportationWillingness to work throughout Whitman CountyBenefits
Full Time
M / D / V first full month of employment
Employer paid Life & Accident insurance
Generouse Sick & PTO
13 Paid holidays
