The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is currently hiring for a full time, regular, hourly, and benefited Nonprofit Services Coordinator - Neighborhood Distributions.
ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK
Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing nutritious food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. For more information about the organization, please visit www.sandiegofoodbank.org.
Our Mission: The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank Chapter provide nutritious food to people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.
DID YOU KNOW?
The San Diego Food Bank feeds approximately 400,000 people every month in partnership with 500 nonprofit community partners.
We are the fourth largest independent food bank in the country.
We distributed 44 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2021-2022; 31% of that food being fresh produce.
We have a 99% rating on Charity Navigator.
We are committed to innovation and sustainability to reduce our impact on the environment. We have 1,400 solar panels, we are LEED v4 Gold Certified, we have a 3,600 sq.ft composting and recycling center that houses our recycling and composting machine, and received the 2020 Business Waste Reduction & Recycling award?
POSITION PURPOSE
The Nonprofit Services Coordinator is a collaborative position that works with the Nonprofit Services team to support and achieve program goals and desired outcomes. The Coordinator will perform a wide variety of responsibilities including specialized administrative and program-related tasks. This role maintains the responsibilities of the Nonprofit Services Coordinator, with a focus on Neighborhood Distribution and Mobile Pantry.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Oversee the Neighborhood Distribution program by creating packets, monitoring distributions, receiving monthly statistical reports, and serving as the main point of contact for correspondence.
- Implement and manage SDFB’s Super Pantry program, including weekly invoicing of Super Pantry orders, monitoring Super Pantries, and serving as the primary point of contact for all Super Pantry correspondence.
- Conduct monitoring visits and capacity building for food distribution sites, including Super Pantries, Neighborhood -Distribution sites, and other FTNP partners as assigned.
- Screen and open new Neighborhood Distribution and Mobile Pantry sites, determining eligibility, assessing geographic need, ensuring completion of paperwork, and providing onboarding support.
- Allocate and invoice product to Neighborhood Distribution agency partners.
- Support electronic communication of EFAP required "friendly reminders" to Neighborhood Distribution Partners.
- Lead monthly Mt. Empire Region Mobile Pantry distributions, overseeing SDFB volunteers and ensuring availability of food, diapers, and period supplies for clients.
- Assist with cleaning and restocking the Food Bank’s Emergency Walk-in Pantry, ensuring availability of food, diapers, and period supplies for participants.
- Ensure coverage of the Nonprofit Food Center by scheduling appointments, receiving payments, assisting shoppers with signing their food invoice, and answering shopper questions as needed.
- Collaborate with Nonprofit Services Manager on additional projects as assigned, including grant-funded projects.
- Prepare correspondence, memos, and reports; operate a computer and perform word processing and/or data entry; verify accuracy of materials produced and input data; generate reports and documents.
- Respond to inquiries related to the Super Pantry, Mobile Pantry, and Neighborhood Distribution programs from participants, agencies, the public, and volunteers, providing necessary information and materials promptly.
- Build Nonprofit Partner relationships and engage in capacity building of food programs, including Fresh Rescue and other available Food Bank resources.
- Maintain and respond to inquiries related to the Food to Nonprofits programs from clients, Nonprofit Partners, the public, and provide necessary information and materials.
- Update agency contacts and distribution information in the Primarius database and ensure all agencies have proper documentation.
- Maintain accurate public information promoting direct food distribution sites on 2-1-1 San Diego and other public platforms.
- Represent the Food Bank at community events and collaborative meetings.
- Provide occasional coverage for the front desk or other Programs personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outline above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of progressively responsible experience in performing office administration duties; or a bachelor’s degree with a major in sociology, social work, economic, public health or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience working with low-income populations and diverse communities, a plus.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook & Word).
Computer operations using word processing and other business software.
Organizing and maintaining specialized documentation.
Basic accounting tracking and mailing statements.
Correct English usage including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to:
Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions.
Learn and apply program rules, policies and procedures applicable to assigned areas of work.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Travel frequently within San Diego County to Food Bank distribution sites, including evening and weekend hours.
Learn federal, state, and agency policies required to administer charitable feeding programs.
Learn the Primarius inventory tracking system and Oasis Insight client database.
Prepare clear, concise and accurate correspondence and other written materials.
Manage multiple priorities, with competing deadlines.
Meet intensive and changing deadlines and interact with officials, staff, and the public.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid California Driver’s License
Bi-Lingual English and Spanish is strongly preferred
Food Handler’s Card (can be obtained after employment)
COMPENSATION
This is a full-time, non-exempt/hourly/benefited position at $22.00-$25.00 per hour depending on experience.
The compensation package includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: 403(b) plan with 200% employer matching; excellent health care coverage with free employee medical, dental and vision plans; company paid term life insurance; and a generous accrual of paid vacation and sick leave and 14 holidays per year.
The stated pay scale reflects the range that the Food Bank reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
WORK SCHEDULE
Days and hours of work are Monday - Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.
This position occasionally requires evening and weekend shifts.
This position is required to travel up to 60% of the time; travel is within San Diego County.
This position is primarily an on-site position; option for one work from home day/week.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should apply on our career website located at https://www.theapplicantmanager.com/careers?co=jc
Submissions missing a resume will not be considered for the position.
Background check and drug test is required for the position before employment starts.
