Food Sourcing Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION: food sourcing assistant – ruby’s heart INC. D.B.A.

Ruby’s Pantry

SUMMARY OF FAITH:Because we are a Christian faith-based ministry, it is vital that all employees are believers in our Lord Jesus Christ and have a profession of a personal relationship with Him OR are open to the pursuit of a relationship with Him.

Department: Main Office North Branch – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Classification: hourly, non-seasonal; part-time position

Job Relationships: Supervised by the Executive Director

Benefits: Safe and Sick Leave

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Food Sourcing Assistant promotes positive results and enhances the donor and distribution leaders, volunteers and guests experience by providing exceptional service that supports the organizations vision. The Food Sourcing Assistant will be expected to contact food companies either by phone and/or email to obtain food donations to be used at our Pop-Up Pantry food distributions.

FOOD SOURCING DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary objective of this position is to provide food for the hungry.

• Develop new relationships with new and old business. Find new companies and name of contact person.

• Communicate by telephone, e-mailing, faxing and mailing.

• Basic understanding, familiarity and sensitivity to how Ruby’s Pantry functions.

• Ability to work cooperatively and productively within a high performance, result oriented, environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Exercise good judgment and discretion; strong ethical character.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel.

• Provide accurate and timely data entry into donor database.

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. In particular, the ability to understand and organize detailed information and to write about or talk extemporaneously on that information.

• Ability to work cooperatively under pressure with a diverse range of people. Demonstrate ability to communicate tactfully with all members of society.

• Attend necessary training sessions and perform other duties as required to support the program.

Donor, Distribution Site, and Staff Relations

• Represent the ministry in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Provides quality service to donors, distribution site leaders, volunteers, guests and employees recognizing their individual contribution to the success of our organization
• Prioritize tasks to promote efficiency
• Builds positive donor relations by providing information, guidelines, support, and options for donations or other giving opportunities

Qualifications/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Professional Computer experience: Word, Excel, Email, Database Management, Internet, Search Engines
• Communication skills
• Ethical and strong character; maintains confidentiality
• Able to prioritize and multi-task work
• Organizational skills
• Professional and upbeat; customer service skills
• Initiative and self-starter
• Cold calling
• Research

Abilities, Skills, & Knowledge

• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Experience in a distribution, customer related work setting preferred
• Ability to work with a variety of people in a busy work environment
• Basic computer skills in a Windows environment or must be willing to learn
• Work is performed in office setting and/or remotely

MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Leadership and self-managing skills a must
• Follow verbal instructions and carry out assigned tasks
• Skill in prioritizing, planning, and organizing time and resources effectively
• Must be able to handle any donor negative comments or actions in an appropriate professional and safe manner

• Addition, subtraction, count, copy figures, measure weights, record documentation.

• Able to speak, hear, and comprehend the English language
• Read, write, and communicate orally in the English language effectively

• Minimal to heavy lifting at times, bending, squatting, twisting, overhead reaching, standing, and walking
• Ability to work with/around cleaning chemicals
• Able to perform the following physical activities:

Standing bending/stooping reaching about shoulder level

Squatting pushing/pulling crouching

Sitting lifting/carrying grasping/repetitive motion

Talking hearing kneeling

Walking hands and knees

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

• Report directly to Executive Director

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees may be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related duties requested by the Executive Director.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18