Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Volutneer Coordinator - Joyce Uptown Foodshelf
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
The Volunteer Coordinator role at Joyce Uptown Foodshelf is a big-picture leadership position that also involves hands-on work and community connection. This role focuses on building a program and a community, fostering strong relationships with volunteers, and ensuring respectful service to everyone who enters the doors. If you are a self-directed, hard-working leader who wants to make a real, tangible difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Applications with a cover letter are encouraged. Position Details
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday Reports to: JUFS Director Compensation: $22-24/hr Position Purpose: The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating Joyce Uptown Foodshelfs volunteering program. This includes managing over 200 volunteers a year across more than 60 shifts per week. Responsibilities include volunteer recruitment, training, tours, creating new volunteer opportunities, volunteer acknowledgments, and volunteer supervision. This role also supports all aspects of the food shelf, from cleaning and restocking to collecting food at local grocery stores, assisting with daily shopping operations, and helping with food drives and fundraisers. Responsibilities Oversee volunteer program operations including recruitment, scheduling, training for all volunteer roles, maintenance of contact information, communication with current and potential volunteers, and ensuring compliance with food and distribution training. Maintain job descriptions and manuals for all volunteer roles. Develop and offer trainings on topics relevant to the volunteer experience. Perform various operational duties as needed including answering the telephone, data entry, data reporting, greeting clients, volunteers and donors, accepting donations, assisting with fundraising projects and community events, and more. Provide tours to prospective volunteers and other community partners. Assist with the food shelfs summer produce garden. Assist with the organizations social media presence. Perform other duties as assigned.
Team Member Duties and Responsibilities
Share information, knowledge and ideas with team members. Seek information, support and clarification from team members. Collaborate with team members in problem-solving and service delivery. Communicate in a direct and constructive manner. Follow all policies and procedures as communicated in the employee handbook. Adhere to core values to welcome all to JUFS without barriers or judgment.
Qualifications
Authorization for employment in the U.S. Valid U.S. drivers license and good driving record. Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask. Customer service, telephone and computer skills. Self-motivated, proactive and able to work in a changing environment. Willingness to help in all areas as needed. Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. Regular lifting and moving items is a requirement of the position.
*A background check and driving record check are required for this position, but results are not immediately disqualifying. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with and supporting volunteers. Experience with community outreach. Conversational Spanish or better. Interest in food, food systems, and cooking. Has vehicle.
Benefits
80 hours of paid time off (PTO). 40 hours of sick and safe leave. Health insurance reimbursement of $447 a month. 8 paid holidays.
About Joyce Uptown Foodshelf
Joyce Uptown Foodshelf provides emergency food to families and individuals in South Minneapolis who are experiencing food insecurity. The food shelf offers a shopping experience so families can choose foods that fit their needs, and also provides emergency groceries to anyone who needs food immediately. Joyce Uptown Food Shelf is a non-profit supported by faith communities, local organizations and individuals. The mission is to distribute food to those in need, with respect and dignity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Volunteer Coordinator role at Joyce Uptown Foodshelf is a big-picture leadership position that also involves hands-on work and community connection. This role focuses on building a program and a community, fostering strong relationships with volunteers, and ensuring respectful service to everyone who enters the doors. If you are a self-directed, hard-working leader who wants to make a real, tangible difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Applications with a cover letter are encouraged. Position Details
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday Reports to: JUFS Director Compensation: $22-24/hr Position Purpose: The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating Joyce Uptown Foodshelfs volunteering program. This includes managing over 200 volunteers a year across more than 60 shifts per week. Responsibilities include volunteer recruitment, training, tours, creating new volunteer opportunities, volunteer acknowledgments, and volunteer supervision. This role also supports all aspects of the food shelf, from cleaning and restocking to collecting food at local grocery stores, assisting with daily shopping operations, and helping with food drives and fundraisers. Responsibilities Oversee volunteer program operations including recruitment, scheduling, training for all volunteer roles, maintenance of contact information, communication with current and potential volunteers, and ensuring compliance with food and distribution training. Maintain job descriptions and manuals for all volunteer roles. Develop and offer trainings on topics relevant to the volunteer experience. Perform various operational duties as needed including answering the telephone, data entry, data reporting, greeting clients, volunteers and donors, accepting donations, assisting with fundraising projects and community events, and more. Provide tours to prospective volunteers and other community partners. Assist with the food shelfs summer produce garden. Assist with the organizations social media presence. Perform other duties as assigned.
Team Member Duties and Responsibilities
Share information, knowledge and ideas with team members. Seek information, support and clarification from team members. Collaborate with team members in problem-solving and service delivery. Communicate in a direct and constructive manner. Follow all policies and procedures as communicated in the employee handbook. Adhere to core values to welcome all to JUFS without barriers or judgment.
Qualifications
Authorization for employment in the U.S. Valid U.S. drivers license and good driving record. Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask. Customer service, telephone and computer skills. Self-motivated, proactive and able to work in a changing environment. Willingness to help in all areas as needed. Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. Regular lifting and moving items is a requirement of the position.
*A background check and driving record check are required for this position, but results are not immediately disqualifying. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with and supporting volunteers. Experience with community outreach. Conversational Spanish or better. Interest in food, food systems, and cooking. Has vehicle.
Benefits
80 hours of paid time off (PTO). 40 hours of sick and safe leave. Health insurance reimbursement of $447 a month. 8 paid holidays.
About Joyce Uptown Foodshelf
Joyce Uptown Foodshelf provides emergency food to families and individuals in South Minneapolis who are experiencing food insecurity. The food shelf offers a shopping experience so families can choose foods that fit their needs, and also provides emergency groceries to anyone who needs food immediately. Joyce Uptown Food Shelf is a non-profit supported by faith communities, local organizations and individuals. The mission is to distribute food to those in need, with respect and dignity. #J-18808-Ljbffr