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Food Resource Specialist
Are you an energetic, outgoing, self-starter who thrives working with people from all backgrounds? Do you want to come to work every day knowing you are helping to fight hunger in Central Oregon? Do you want to work for the employer consistently voted one of the top 100 Non-Profits to work for in Oregon? Then you need to apply for the Food Resource position with NeighborImpact’s Food Bank!
To apply, please visit our Website at www.neighborimpact.org/jobs
Location: Redmond
Compensation: $21.43/hour (plus $0.50/hour for bilingual Spanish)
Hours: Regular full-time (40 hours/week)
Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%), almost 16 weeks of paid time total accrual during the first five years (increases after that), plus 10 paid Holidays annually and a separate sick leave accrual
Deadline: Position remains open until filled
NeighborImpact Overview
At NeighborImpact, we change lives by helping Central Oregon families access skills for success, family services, financial assistance, food, housing, weatherization and energy assistance. Our values are Respect, Compassion, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Excellence, Responsiveness, and Oriented towards positive change. We are Leaders in the field of poverty alleviation.
Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Food Resource Specialist works with local grocery store staff, food drive donors, and growers to support the NeighborImpact Food Bank. This position facilitates individual, group and corporate involvement in the food bank warehouse and direct client service distributions. The specialist collaborates with the food program director in planning and implementing the strategy to develop these resources to raise funds and solicit local food donations. These duties require identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with numerous food program community partners. Additionally, this position coordinates multiple events as part of the fund-raising and food donation effort.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required
Demonstrated experience with data collection and analysis, reporting and program evaluation
Demonstrated experience training and presenting to individuals and groups in a public speaking format
Demonstrated competency in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Demonstrated experience in high-level customer service and/or relationship building
Demonstrated strong organization skills
Experience in food handling is required
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and standard office equipment
Experience working with and supervising volunteers of all ages from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds preferred
Safe driving record and ability to use personal vehicle for NeighborImpact business. (Mileage will be reimbursed for work travel.)
Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds.
Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling
Ability to receive forklift certification within 90 days of hire
Ability to obtain receive Food Handler’s Certification within 30 days of hire
Experience working with the media preferred
Experience in retail grocery industry preferred
Prior to date of hire and throughout employment:
o Valid driver’s license
o Proof of current auto insurance
o Access to reliable transportation required
o Satisfactory criminal background check required
o COVID-19 vaccine
Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed
For further details and instructions on how to apply, please visit our Website at
www.neighborimpact.org/jobs
