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Employment Opportunities
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The Food Bank offers rewarding employment opportunities for people who want to make a difference in their community. More than 70 Food Bank employees work together to provide food assistance to 49,000 people in need each week and promote public policies that address hunger and its root causes.
Current openings:
Food Drive Coordinator
Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
The Food Drive Coordinator plays an essential role in securing food donations to benefit low-income residents.
Responsibilities include managing the logistics of hundreds of food drives throughout the year, while providing
exceptional customer service to cultivate new and established relationships with community groups, schools,
religious organizations and businesses that participate in food collection activities. The ideal candidate will be able
to provide tools, encouragement and motivation to food drive participants. Occasional events and off site
presentations also required. This position is primarily focused on administrative tasks including preparing mailings,
entering data and communicating with clients over the phone and email.
The Food Drive Coordinator will process new food drive sign ups, schedule barrel deliveries/pickups, and analyze
reports using SalesForce software. As a member of the Development team, this individual will initiate and assist in
creating communication materials to promote food drives, while exploring opportunities for increased levels of
involvement. During the busy holiday season, a key responsibility of this position will be to train and share
responsibilities with a temporary full time assistant for 4 months. The person in this position will also supervise
volunteers in various functions throughout the year.
The Food Drive Coordinator will process new food drive sign ups, schedule barrel deliveries/pickups, and analyze
reports using SalesForce software. As a member of the Development team, this individual will initiate and assist in
creating communication materials to promote food drives, while exploring opportunities for increased levels of
involvement. During the busy holiday season, a key responsibility of this position will be to train and share
responsibilities with a temporary full time assistant for 4 months. The person in this position will also supervise
volunteers in various functions throughout the year.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years’ experience working in a community based organization or customer service setting in fastpaced
office environment
- Strong organizational capabilities and attention to detail is essential
- Computer proficiency including MSOffice and experience with databases and CRM software;
experience with SalesForce a plus
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to maintain a calm, flexible demeanor under pressure
- Basic mathematical skills for accurate record keeping
- Must have a passion for the Food Bank’s mission; enjoy brainstorming, and developing strategies
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team and collaboratively across departments
- Strong writer able to craft professional emails and persuasive letters to engage food drive
participants
- Valid CA driver’s license and good driving record; access to reliable transportation
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting with people of diverse
backgrounds/circumstances
- Bachelor’s degree in social services, communications or related field, or equivalent education
This is a full time, non-exempt position working 37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri. Salary is starting at $17.90 per hour.
We offer an outstanding benefit package to include medical, dental, supplemental insurances, a matching 403(b),
EAP and FSA as well as vacation, sick and holiday pay.
If you meet these qualifications, please apply electronically by sending your resume with cover letter to:
Food Drive Coordinator
work@accfb.org
Posted 05/02/2012
E.O.E.
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