What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at Food Bank of Iowa?
Food Bank of Iowa seeks a volunteer coordinator (nonexempt/hourly) in Des Moines. The position is responsible for safely implementing volunteer activities, planning and preparing for projects, supervising volunteers, and ensuring a fun and meaningful experience.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
Be accountable. Foster collaboration. Provide and accept feedback. Creatively problem-solve and innovate. Commit to the success of all team members.
- Schedule, confirm, train and manage group and individual volunteers, including the provision of specific safety protocol
- Assist with consistent volunteer recruitment; manage volunteer recruitment posts
- Track productivity and set goals to complete projects
- Prepare space and resources well in advance to ensure efficiency
- Manage inventory of materials necessary for volunteer activities
- Complete necessary paperwork and place product in distribution center promptly
- Supervise volunteer activities with infectious enthusiasm
- Evaluate, schedule, and manage support for food drives and special events
- Cross-train and supervise distribution center staff to assist as necessary
- Thank volunteers and ask for continued donations of time, talent and treasure
- Ensure Volunteer Center is maintained in a clean, orderly, eye-appealing manner
- Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and appropriate internal control safeguards relevant to work responsibilities
The volunteer coordinator will collaborate with distribution center personnel, product flow team members, the philanthropy team and others to meet strategic objectives, engage donors and volunteers, complete important projects and fulfill our mission.
Qualifications
- Commitment to Food Bank of Iowa’s vision, mission and values
- Professional maturity, good judgment, integrity and honesty
- Ability to support night and weekend events, which may involve local travel
- Experience/certification for forklift and pallet jack REQUIRED. If not currently certified, we will provide training with proficiency required within 60 days of start date.
- Knowledge of food safety
- Must pay attention to detail, think creatively, and effectively problem solve
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Apply today! Email letter of interest and resume to Michaela Devaney Lowe at mdevaneylowe@foodbankiowa.org. Food Bank of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24