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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Volunteer Program Specialist

Department:Development

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Volunteer Programs Manager

Location:Meridian, Idaho

How to Apply:<https://idahofoodbank.org/about/employment/>

Volunteer engagement is critically important to fulfilling The Idaho Foodbanks mission to provide free food assistance to help hungry Idaho children, families, and seniors. It is through the donated time and efforts of thousands of volunteers assisting in our warehouses and community food drives and events, and through general awareness generated by these activities that the Foodbank is able to cost-effectively receive and redistribute millions of pounds of perishable and non-perishable food every year. Providing fulfilling volunteer experiences strengthens relationships and provides opportunities to share our mission, and deepen the connection to The Idaho Foodbank.

Job summary:

The Idaho Foodbank Volunteer Program Specialist facilitates individual, group and corporate involvement in the Foodbanks mission through networking, activities and other communication channels. The Volunteer Program Specialist is responsible for the implementation and tracking of food drives and for the positive experience of volunteers for the Southwest Idaho Regional facility in Meridian.

Hours: 11:00am-8:00pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 10:30am-5:30pm (Friday) 8:00am-2:00pm (Saturday)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Volunteer Coordination

Develop strong relationships within the community to foster a positive image that leads companies and individuals to make The Idaho Foodbank the volunteer organization of choice.

Assess volunteer skills, interests, availability and reliability for best assignment.

Utilization of the Volunteer Hub database.

Checks-in, orients, trains, supervises, and checks-out all volunteers (and volunteer groups) and prepares them to perform their duties in accordance with The Idaho Foodbanks policies and procedures.

Perform inventory and verification of bins and product, as needed. Proper verification includes product weights, descriptions, and item numbers.

Maintains and monitors FA and AIB standards through the use of cleaning/inspection logs and use of Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly SOPs.

Schedule and supervise after-hours or off-site volunteer work groups as needed.

Support events via logistics, volunteer recruitment, and staffing assignments.

Recruit and train team leads.

Update and maintain court-mandated community service program.

Other duties as assigned.

Food Drives

Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with Foodbank food drives and special events.

Develop strong relationships within the community to foster a positive image that leads organizations and individuals to create, conduct and promote food drives to benefit The Idaho Foodbank.

Help community food drive coordinators set goals; promote their events; track donations; receive and return food drive barrels; coordinate with Foodbank staff.

Plan, organize and execute the logistics necessary for successfully implementing food and fund drives.

Reply to phone and email inquiries regarding food drives in a timely manner; follow up and track food drives, volunteers, activities and results.

Manage web content for food drive section of webpage.

Work at food drive events, interacting with and educating the public about The Idaho Foodbank programs and services.

Annually evaluate food drive coordinator satisfaction and program effectiveness.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

Event planning, logistics, coordination, and implementation experience a plus.

Customer service, communi ation skills.

Demonstrated ability to accurately manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Strong organizational and time-management skills a must.

Self-starter and willing team player.

Volunteer management or supervisory experience preferred.

Comfortable working alongside various personalities, ages, and ethnicities.

Comfortable meeting and speaking with the public.

Comfortable speaking in front of large groups of 20-40 people

Flexibility and patience a plus.

Education an