The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is an exciting, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Our vision:No one goes hungry, our Mission:Nourishpeople.Buildsolutions.Empowercommunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are known for our core values ofRespect, Integrity, Compassion, Dedication, Teamwork, and Fun!

The Volunteer Coordinator will work with the Director of Volunteer Engagement, Regional Manager of Volunteer Engagement, Operations Manager, and Director of Regional Development to ensure that the Volunteer Program is developed and maintained in a way that supports the work and mission of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. The Volunteer Coordinator will ensure that each volunteer is treated with respect, is valued, and works in a safe work environment.

This position will typically work Tuesday - Saturday.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a program manager to assure all the stages and daily operations of the volunteer program (at the specific branch) runs efficiently by monitoring, implementing, improving, and evaluating best practices such as: logistics and operation of volunteer sessions, volunteer communication, volunteer recognition, scheduling, volunteer data tracking via CERVIS, application of SOPs, warehouse and food safety policies and procedures. (30%)

• Utilize CERVIS daily to capture volunteer data in an accurate and effective way. Create volunteer schedules and communicate with volunteers.
• Train and instruct both large groups of volunteers, as well as individuals, on volunteer project. Including incorporating appropriate education to increase awareness of hunger issues.
• Work and collaborate with Director of Volunteer Engagement to assure program development by implement initiatives, strategic plan, event planning and programming and other action items as needed.
• Coordinate all components of Court-Appointed Community Service Program.
• Obtain all necessary materials for daily volunteer activities, including product and supplies by working with Manager of Volunteer Engagement, and Operations Managers.

Work with the Director of Volunteer Engagement to implement volunteer recruitment and retention strategies by proactively engaging with volunteers, community members, and public / private organizations as a representative of the volunteer program and food bank. (20 %)

• Formally and informally recognize volunteers and their contributions to the food bank. Work with the Director of Volunteer Engagement and Director of Regional Development to plan and execute volunteer recognition events.
• Participate in network and community engagement opportunities to drive volunteer recruitment efforts and to represent the food bank.

Assist with the implementation of a comprehensive stewardship program that appropriately and consistently promotes the cultivation of donors at all levels. Including actively monitoring and communicating with the development team about potential volunteer - to - donor individuals and groups. (20%)

• Complete other duties as assigned by Director of Volunteer Engagement and /or Manager of Volunteer Engagement.

Ensure cross-functional collaboration within the organization to provide volunteer support for special events / programs including Community Health and Engagement, Food Sourcing and Network, Development, Programs, and other internal departments as needed. (10%)

• Participate in weekly Office of Volunteer Engagement conference calls.
• Support and work at other branches when needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; bachelors degree is greatly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experien e may be substituted for the education and experience requirement.
• Leadership skills desired in the following areas: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Planning and Organizations.
• Employee must be able to pass the organizations forklift certification test within 60 days.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills required
• Employee must have a strong work ethic.
• Employee must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess very good written and verbal communication skills and be able to represent the Food Bank professionally.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups of people.
• Must believe in the mission of the organization.
• Must have strong public speaking skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job has a significant physical aspect associated with the work, including frequent use of tools typically employed in the warehouse. While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and interact without deliberate impediment (e.g. wearing or listening to headphones, etc.). The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is often required to sit and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions and skills required of personnel so classified.

Work Environment:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to work in an office and warehouse setting.
• Must be able to spend at least 65% of the day standing and walking on surfaces such as concrete and ground.
• Frequently, the employee will be required to drive an automobile.
• The employee will be required to interact with Food Bank personnel in the warehouse(s). In doing so, the employee will occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Warehouse can be extremely cold at times and extremely hot during the summer months.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions and skills required of personnel so classified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not regard race, color, religion, national origin, age