What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Foodmobile Coordinator (Spanish or Karen) position at Keystone Community Services?
Come work for Keystone to support our mission of strengthening the capacity of individuals and families to improve their quality of life.
Keystone employees enjoy:
- A Flexible Workplace
- Great Work Culture
- Comprehensive job related training
- Growth Opportunities
Full Time employees at Keystone are offered a full slate of Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Savings Accounts and Health Savings Accounts. Benefit eligible employees also receive Sick and Vacation Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Employer paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts and 403B matching.
Title: Bilingual Foodmobile Coordinator (Spanish or Karen)
Status: Regular, Full Time
Classification: Exempt
Reporting Relationship: Mobile Food Services Manager
Program/Department: Basic Needs
Supervision: Volunteers, Interns
Salary Range: $42,000 - $44,000/annually
Position Description:
A Bilingual Foodmobile Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of the Foodmobile (Keystone’s mobile food shelf).
Duties include: Loading, driving the Foodmobile, distributing food, train and supervise volunteers while on location, and directly serve participants with excellent customer services and a commitment to dignity and equality.
This position works independently (on the Foodmobile) while maintaining clear communication with the Mobile Services Program Manager, and coordinating with Warehouse and Volunteer teams. This position will also be scheduled to work a rotating Wednesday evening shift as assigned as the Keystone Community Food Center (KCFC) has extended hours this day.
Essential Functions:
55% - Foodmobile Distribution
- Loading food and preparing equipment.
- Driving to and from community locations.
- On-site set-up and tear down.
- Working directly with program participants including conducting participant intakes and providing services and resource referrals.
- Collaborating with community site partners and coworkers to ensure effective service delivery.
- Lead, train and supervise volunteers and interns during loading/unloading and distribution.
- Collaborate with Program Manager to maximize program operations and efficiency.
15% - Seasonal Free Farmers Markets events (June - October):
- Equipment prep and tear down, driving Keystone vehicles and helping lead volunteers on day of distribution.
- Ensure smooth Free Farmers Market event flow and operation.
10% - Vehicle Operations
- Follow safety protocols while operating agency vehicles.
- Manage day to day vehicle maintenance (i.e. gas, mileage).
- Work with Program Manager to maintain vehicles (i.e. oil changes, and other preventative servicing).
- Work with team to ensure safe departure, arrival and parking of agency vehicles.
10% - Database Management
- Maintain participant database including data entry and file updates.
5% - Food Center Support:
- Work in Keystone Community Food Center (KCFC) Market and warehouse
- Transport donations
- Set up and lead group volunteer events
5% - Other
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification Requirements
- Must be fluent in Spanish or Karen.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A valid MN Driver’s License and current insurance.
- MN DOT medical card or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Experience interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work demands.
- Strong Communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualification Preferences
- Experience with emergency food services or related social services.
- Previous database management experience.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Physical Requirements for this position include:
- Being able to lift 50lbs from floor to shoulder height and to bend and twist while lifting.
- Driving a large commercial vehicle.
- Climbing ladders and stairs.
- Lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Frequent standing.
- Sitting while doing computer work or answering telephone calls.
- Ability to work in MN weather conditions.
Mental requirements for this position include:
- Ability to work independently while using supervision appropriately.
- Easily adapting to change and the capacity to handle multiple priorities.
- Great communication skills.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions.
- Problem solving, decision making, and conflict management.
- Exercising professional conduct.
- Some math.
Equipment/technology requirements include:
- Microsoft Office Suite software.
- Telephone and calculator.
- Operating a Pallet jack.
- Using 2 and 4 wheeled carts.
- Driving a large commercial vehicle.
The above statements are not intended to encompass all the functions and qualifications of this position. Rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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Salary : $42,000 - $44,000