Food Rescue Driver

Who We Are

Founded in 1929, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. is an African American, nonprofit social services agency committed to serving the needs of community members of all ages, abilities, races, cultures and economic levels in the Summit-University neighborhood and greater Twin Cities area. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community by providing access to critical human services, fostering and promoting African American heritage, personal growth, self-sufficiency and self-determination; and developing community leadership.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Over the years, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. has evolved from an independent human services provider to a multi-service center, and is the administrative body of the Martin Luther King Service Center, which houses our partners offering specialized services and programs., including Project Cheer, Prepare Prosper, the St. Paul Branch of the NAACP, the African American Leadership Council, and the nationally-recognized Penumbra Theatre Company. We are committed to building partnerships and providing services designed to reflect the needs and character of the Summit-University community. Hallie Q. Brown Community Center is a great place to work and offers a competitive salary and benefits, and a supportive work environment designed to support employee growth while meeting the needs of the community.

Wages & Benefits

$­­­­20 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• There is employer paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employees.
• The employer pays for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and long-term disability insurance.
• HQB sponsors a retirement plan with automatic enrollment at 3% and a 5% employer match and immediate vesting, plus up to a 10% employer contribution after one year of service.

Because Hallie Q. Brown is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, Hallie Q. Brown employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Schedule

This position will work the following schedule: Monday and Tuesday from 8:30a to 12:30p; Wednesday 7:30a to 11:30a; Thursday and Friday 8:30a to 12:30p.

Join Hallie Q. Brown as a Food Rescue Driver to help advance our mission of improving quality of life for neighbors in need. This role combines safe and reliable transportation of food resources with hands-on support in our food shelf operations. Responsibilities will include the following:

Driving Services

• Maintain agency vehicles, including light interior/exterior cleaning and routine safety checks.
• Safely collect and transport food donations from grocery partners, distribution centers, and community organizations.
• Build strong, professional relationships with partner organizations to coordinate pickups and resolve issues.
• Accurately document all food pickups and deliveries.
• Communicate proactively with supervisors regarding any delivery challenges, delays, or partner concerns.

Food Distribution Support

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the food shelf and storage areas, including waste and recycling management.
• Organize inventory to ensure accessibility and efficient stock management.
• Pack food orders and prepare meals based on neighbor requests.
• Restock shelves, ensuring food quality and monitoring expiration dates.
• Assist with inventory tracking and notify supervisors of low stock levels.
• Welcome and support neighbors, providing respectful and helpful assistance in selecting food items.
• Follow all food safety guidelines and organizational policies.
• Assist with errands and special projects as assigned.

Who You Are

• You have a high school diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of driving and customer service experience.
• You are passionate about nonprofit and human services work, with a commitment to supporting diverse communities.
• You bring a strong sense of customer service, professionalism, and respect in every interaction.
• You are organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• You communicate clearly and work well both independently and as part of a team.
• You are comfortable working with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• You are adaptable and willing to learn a variety of tasks in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• You can work in a range of weather conditions and perform moderately strenuous physical work, including lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
• You can travel to sites within a 15-mile radius as needed.
• You understand (or are willing to learn) mandated reporting guidelines and food safety standards.
• You are familiar with the local community (Rondo area knowledge is a plus).
• You have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet Hallie Q. Brown’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.