Temporary Holiday Donation Coordinator

Job Title: Temporary Holiday Donation Coordinator

Supervisor: Director of Volunteer Services

Supervisory Responsibilities: Volunteers

Status: Temporary, Full Time (40 hours) Non- exempt

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a high school or equivalency diploma. Good organizational, communication and planning skulls. Strong people skills including the ability to work with people of different backgrounds and levels of understanding. Must be trustworthy and reliable. Availability to workdays, evenings, and weekends. Valid New York State Driver's License Preferred.

Physical requirements: This position works in a mall setting and can be exposed to fluctuating temperatures. There will be extended periods of standing and moderate amounts of bending, lifting, and handling materials. This position will normally have routine opportunities for the employee to alter their physical position or change eye focus. Employees should have the ability to lift up to 15 pounds without assistance.

Position Summary: Responsible for instructing, motivating and accounting for individual and group volunteers soliciting monetary donations for the Food Bank in the mall. Employee is responsible for cash handling and daily set-up/tear-down of the station.

This a temporary position lasting 21 days from November 28- December 24 consisting of 40 hours per week as follows:

Saturday 11:00am- 7:30pm

Sunday 11:00am-7:30 pm

Monday 11:00am-7:30 pm

Tuesday 11:00am- 7:30pm

Wednesday 11:00am-7:30pm

Dutieis and Responsibilities:

• Arrives on time and helps volunteers, set-up tables, signs and printed materials.
• Leads volunteers to sign-in and out ensuring accurate accounting of volunteer attendance
• Cheerfully instructs volunteers of their duties and assist as necessary
• Maintains a clean and safe workspace
• Follows all safety standards and procedures
• Works independently and collaboratively with volunteers and staff in support of the mission of the food bank
• Adheres to the Food bank's employee code of conduct
• Performs other duties as assigned

The successful candidate is someone who is:

Dependable and has strong work ethic

Energetic, good with people and a team player

Able to communicate various instructions respectfully and thoroughly (training on topic provided)

Trustworthy and able to collect, count and deposit monetary donations

Able to accurately track volunteers hours in writing

Able to work in a active, fast-paced environment

Able to stand, walk and lift up to 15 pounds on a regular basis

Able to work in a mall setting where temperatures fluctuate

Responsible for daily supervision of the workstation

Available weekdays, weeknights and weekends on a prearranged schedule.

Committed to the cause of hunger relief and serious about working hard for a good cause

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of an employee performing this position.

This job is not eligible for a work from home option

Regional Food Bank is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Food Bank to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. The Regional Food Bank complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.