Assistant Backpack Coordinator

Assistant Backpack Coordinator

Organization: Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation
Location: Rutherford County, NC
Job Type: Part-Time

Position Overview:

The Assistant Backpack Coordinator will support the coordination and operation of the RCS Backpack Program, which provides weekend meals to over 1,000 food-insecure students in Rutherford County Schools. This position works closely with the Backpack Coordinator, volunteers, school staff, and community partners to ensure efficient food distribution, inventory management, and program sustainability. Additionally, the Assistant Backpack Coordinator will oversee the program’s social media presence to engage the community, increase awareness, and support fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Coordination & Logistics

  • Assist with the weekly packing and distribution of food bags to participating schools.
  • Help manage food inventory, ensuring items are stocked, organized, and rotated properly.
  • Coordinate with school contacts to verify student participation and adjust food bag counts as needed.
  • Ensure food deliveries and pick-ups are scheduled and completed on time.

• Volunteer Coordination

  • Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers for packing and delivery.
  • Ensure that all volunteers follow food safety and program guidelines.
  • Maintain a positive and organized working environment for volunteers.

• Community & Donor Engagement

  • Support fundraising and food drive efforts by working with local businesses, churches, and community groups.
  • Assist with promotional activities and awareness campaigns for the program.
  • Provide updates and reports to donors, sponsors, and community partners when needed.

• Social Media & Marketing

  • Manage the Backpack Program’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to increase engagement and community awareness.
  • Create and post regular content, including updates, volunteer spotlights, success stories, and event promotions.
  • Respond to messages, comments, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Work with the RCS Education Foundation to align social media strategy with broader marketing efforts.

• Administrative & Reporting Tasks

  • Maintain records of food inventory, student participation, and program impact.
  • Assist with grant reporting and fundraising documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards and program policies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Passion for helping children and addressing food insecurity.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing social media accounts for organizations preferred.
• Ability to lift and transport food supplies (up to 30 lbs).
• Experience working with volunteers or community programs preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and basic record-keeping.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and licensed by the state of North Carolina.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc.  Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics of data, people or things.

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.  Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, articles, proposals, contracts, etc.  Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, policies, etc. using prescribed formats.

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal and counseling terminology.

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving of instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.