The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is currently hiring for a full time, regular and benefited Volunteer Project Coordinator in our Vista location.:
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:
Located in our North County Food Bank and under the direct supervision of the North County Director, the Project Coordinator performs a wide variety of routine to moderately difficult responsible and specialized administrative, volunteer and warehouse-related duties in support of the San Diego Food Bank’s operations; and performs other duties as assigned.
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.

• Responsible for creating and giving presentations about the food bank, and the volunteer program, in an effort to inform/train volunteers in support of the San Diego Food Bank programs

• Responsible for general warehouse tasks, and restocking; assist with cooler and freezer organization; keeping all volunteer areas clean and free of trash; dispose of all trash daily; conducts inventory for unsorted, and repacked items including counting and verifying inventory balances for all stock items, and reconciles discrepancies.

• Direct contact for volunteers; schedule and track volunteer shifts; follow-up on voicemails, phone calls, and emails with volunteers; update volunteer schedules and calendars and provide frequent updates to staff; communicate with Program staff and other departments to determine and fulfill volunteer needs; and other related duties as needed.

• Record keeping, determining where volunteers are needed, as well as working collaboratively with SDFB staff to increase volunteer knowledge about other services and needs of the organization.

• Assist in building relationships with new businesses, major corporations, as well as professional groups in the community

• Other duties assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and four years of progressively responsible experience in performing volunteer and warehousing duties; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of::

• Volunteer management software.

• Computer operations using word processing and other business software.

• Organizing and maintaining specialized documentation.

Ability to::

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Learn and operate warehouse equipment safely (manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, sit down/stand up forklift

• Learn volunteer management related and office software

• Read and interpret data, use math and mathematical reasoning.

• Learn and apply new information.

• Manage multiple priorities.

• Lift 65 pounds.

• Accurately and efficiently carry out inventory control practices and procedures.

• Operate warehouse equipment including a forklift.

• Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions.

• Meet intensive and changing deadlines and interact with staff and the public.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a customer service oriented and nonprofit environment is desirable.

• A valid CA Driver’s license

• Forklift License (can be obtained upon employment)

COMPENSATION:

• This is a full-time, non-exempt/hourly/benefited position between $22.00-$23.00 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

• Generous accrual of paid vacation and sick leave and 14 holidays per year.

• Monthly staff lunches

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Fitness Reimbursement

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Pet Insurance

WORK SCHEDULE :

• - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 12:00p to 8:30p; Tuesday and Saturday 8:00a - 4:30p (schedule subject to change depending on workload and holiday weekends).
• This position may require overtime, as needed

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.