Feeding South Dakota, the state's largest charitable hungry relief organization, is seeking to hire a Volunteer Liaison/Operations Associate at its Rapid City location.

Job Summary

The Operations Associate supports the organization’s program services, including duties associated with food bank programs and general warehouse duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcomes, trains, and supervises individual and volunteer groups in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Writes and maintains standard operating procedures for job responsibilities in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Regular attendance and attention to punctuality are required for a person to be successful in this role.
• Assists with incoming loads, locating product, and preparing for distributions.
• Completes all required training and cross training as applicable.
• Assists with mobile food pantry distributions on a rotating schedule.
• Assists with various distribution center duties to include but not limited to general cleaning and organizing of distribution center, lawn care, trash and recycling, vehicle preventative maintenance including washing and cleaning.
• Maintains proper licensing and training as applicable.
• Builds organizational structure with reporting to staff and other volunteer leaders.
• Works with Feeding South Dakota staff to identify volunteer projects and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy Work: Heavy work involves lifting approximately 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, it is also determined that they can also do sedentary, light, and medium work.

Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant experience in customer service, inventory and data management is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be proficient in MS Office computer programs.
• Some weekend and evening work may be required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean and safe driving record.

Benefits:

• Starting - $18.50 per hour
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks PTO
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance (some plans free or little cost to employee)
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), 401(k) matching (vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac