What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager of Food Acquisition position at The Greater Boston Food?
Job Description
Job Description
GBFB Overview
Through the compassion and commitment of our supporters, staff, partners and volunteers, The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) takes a bold, innovative and multi-pronged approach to achieve our mission to end hunger here. GBFB is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. We are committed to increasing our food distribution to provide three meals a day to every person in need in Eastern Massachusetts while supporting healthy lives and healthy communities. Our progress toward this goal is documented by town on our interactive map.
The Greater Boston Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.
Through compassion and action, together we can create a hunger free Eastern Massachusetts.
GBFB Team Members will support the Mission to End Hunger Here. They will live our Team Member Values of Team Member Wellbeing, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Respect, Trust and Our Eastern Massachusetts Community.
The GBFB Competency Framework focuses on six Core Competencies :
- Contributes to a High Performing Team
- Builds a Shared Commitment
- Empowers Others
- Drives Continual Improvement
- Communicates Collaboratively
- Displays Authenticity and Transparency
Job Title : Food Acquisition Assistant Manager
Position Summary
The Food Acquisition Assistant Manager is responsible for Managing, acquisition and inventory aspects of the USDA CSFP program, providing logistical support for scheduling, receiving, data entry and record keeping for all incoming product and agency enabled donations. The role also manages donation inquiries and the follow through in support of GBFB’s mission to “End Hunger Here”.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Skills and Qualifications
Excellent customer service skills.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
GBFB is considered an essential response organization in times of disaster. As such, Team Members are expected to report to GBFB locations as required, after securing the safety of their families, and may be asked to perform duties that are critical (but outside of their regularly assigned duties) in times of disaster.
Physical Demands Ability to work in an office environment
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.