Share Email Opening Title Food Resource Coordinator  About the Organization Come join Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County! We are the first food bank in the State of California, and the second in the nation. We pride ourselves in providing 10 million pounds of food annually to over 65,000 people per month through our network of 150-member agencies and programs. We believe that a thriving community is one where everyone has access to nutritious food to support their health and wellbeing. Our team is dedicated to inspiring and supporting our community to provide nourishment for all community members. Second Harvest seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce that brings a broad range of perspectives and experiences to our work. We value lived experience alongside learned experience and we encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants with a criminal history.   EOE Statement Second Harvest is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Second Harvest will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Second Harvest is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Description Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County Food Resource Coordinator NON-EXEMPT Second Harvest Food Bank provides over 8 million pounds of food assistance annually, to over 55,000 people per month, through its network of 200 member agencies and programs. By increasing access to healthy food, Second Harvest is making a profound impact towards growing a healthier community. JOB SUMMARY Reports to: Agency Network Services Director Supervises: N/A The Food Resource Coordinator (FRC) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Food Bank's Grocery Rescue Program. Responsibilities include building the number of stores participating in the program and increasing the total amount of product donated, while maintaining food safety and compliance; allowing the Food Bank to increase our supply of nutritious food, as well as maximizing the variety of food and non-food products we can provide for our clients. The FRC educates retail store personnel on program donation guidelines and ensures compliance. The FRC manages Agency and Donor relationships and our donor recognition program; including blogs and social media accolades, milestone achievements, and program anniversaries. Donor Relations Identify, cultivate and secure donations from retailers by educating the donors on the value of donating food and non-food products in support of Second Harvest's philosophy and mission. Create and implement an onsite visitation plan. Create a store donation toolkit for each retail chain to be used when visiting stores. Create and maintain a key contact database. Build a strong understanding for each chain's donation program. Work with Development to recognize retail donors (via newsletter, website, direct mail, etc.) Identify underperforming departments and alert managers. Food Safety Ensure food safety program is maintained at all stores, agencies and during donation handoff. Work with store receivers and department managers to ensure stores are ready for driver pick-ups and are following donation guidelines. Reporting Provides weekly activity report on donor visits and store-level interactions. Ensure agencies are reporting poundage on Meal Connect. Performs other duties as assigned. Benefits: For the employee: free dental and vision insurance (shared cost for dependents). Free life, long-term care, long-term disability, and AD&D insurances. Shared cost medical insurance: Kaiser and Blue Shield. Eligibility begins on the first day of month following 30 days of employment (i.e. if you are hired June 20th, you are eligible starting August 1st). This benefit package is valued at an average of over ten thousand dollars a year. First year: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays. 403(b) Retirement Plan: Second Harvest matches employee contributions up to an annual cap. Employee Assistance Program Job Details: This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $18-24, DOE. Hours are most commonly Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, however, occasional weekend and evening work may be required. To Apply: Please apply at https://www.thefoodbank.org/careers SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Second Harvest Food Bank does not discriminate because of race, religion, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, genetic information, genetic characteristics or any other legally protected status. The Food Bank also does not discriminate based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has (or is perceived as having) any of these characteristics.   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Training and Experience Three years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, purchasing, or donor solicitation activities with some experience in agriculture, food acquisition, or inventory management. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Must have a very high level of organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must be able to work with a diverse group of people including staff, volunteers, and suppliers. Must be able to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, work on a variety of projects at once, and meet deadlines. Knowledge of the methods and resources to secure food donations. Ability to plan, develop, expand, and acknowledge sources of food donations from retail grocers. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to perform multiple duties with minimum supervision. Ability to manage difficult situations with tact and to reach mutually acceptable solutions. Ability to work as a part of a team, to foster teamwork, and to provide excellent service to co-workers and suppliers. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people of various ages and educations, and with those with different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to produce records and reports using Microsoft Office software, particularly MS Excel. Ability to learn to use Ceres ERP and Meal Connect software. Physical Requirements Able to safely lift or carry items weighing up to 40 pounds. Able to hear normal conversations in person and on the phone. Able to see and read documents. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must have access to a motor vehicle, valid auto insurance coverage, valid California Driver’s License, and a satisfactory driving record (as documented by a current MVR obtained by the Food Bank’s insurance carrier), for occasional driving on the job. It is the responsibility of all SHFB personnel to participate in our Food Safety/Food Defense programs. In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Second Harvest is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.   Pay Range $18-$24 / hour, DOE   Benefits   Close Date   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://SECONDHARVESTFOODBANK.appone.com Follow us

 

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