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Job Title: GleanSLO Assistant Program Coordinator
Department: Programs
Supervisor: GleanSLO Program Coordinator
FLSA Status: Hourly; Temporary, Part-time
Date: December 2019
Job Overview
The GleanSLO Assistant Program Coordinator (GAPC) supports the GleanSLO Program Coordinator (GPC) in the operations, logistics, and coordination of the GleanSLO program. The GAPC assists the GPC in meeting program goals by ensuring that GleanSLO volunteers receive thorough safety and orientation training and guidance, and by cultivating positive relationships with farmers, landowners, and with our partners throughout the community.
Background
The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization. We serve our neighbors who are food insecure, often not knowing where their next meal will come from, as well as those at risk of hunger. Each year we supply an average of 4 million pounds of food in San Luis Obispo County through a network of 78 partner agencies including food pantries, homeless shelters and afterschool programs. We believe every human being has the right to nutritious food, which is why 50% of the food we distribute is fresh produce.
GleanSLO is a food rescue program of SLO Food Bank that harvests excess produce from farms and backyards. Each year GleanSLO volunteers harvest over 200,000 pounds of local produce that is distributed through SLO Food Banks programs. Together with SLO Food Bank, GleanSLO is able to provide fresh and local produce to our neighbors who are food insecure.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Represent GleanSLO in the community
Identify and register potential produce donors, including backyard and larger scale growers
Lead gleans on a weekly basis
Scout sites on a weekly basis
Work with GleanSLO staff and Steering Committee to find better ways to engage the community
Lead volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and retention strategies
Supervise volunteers by articulating expectations, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of
communication and being clear about roles and relationships
Oversee training and logistics for volunteer Backyard Harvest Leaders
Provide safety training and guidance about harvests for all volunteers
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the GPC
Desired Qualifications
Experience in a non-profit setting
Ability to work independently
Organized
Excellent communication and presentation skills. Comfortable teaching and leading groups
Ability to balance a creative approach with the need to develop and follow a plan
Strong cultural competence. Experience building positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
Recognized as someone who cultivates teamwork as a fundamental organizational practice
Experience in food security and local food system processes
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, and the Google Suite
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent in job experience and education
Hunger relief, food rescue, and gardening/farming or gleaning experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must possess a valid California Drivers License.
Must have a reliable vehicle, clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
Must be willing to travel throughout San Luis Obispo County.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The ability to perform normal gleaning tasks, which may include stooping, reaching, walking on varied terrain, and lifting and loading up to 50 pounds of produce.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Normal office conditions which may require extended time on computers, telephones, and participation in
meetings
Working outside in orchards and fields in varied weather conditions
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County is an at-will, equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, genetic information, disability, sex, marital status, age, or any other protected status covered by federal or state law. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change.
