Volunteer Coordinator

Our Vision

Our Vision: “EVERY NEIGHBOR. WITH ENOUGH FOOD. EVERYDAY.”

Volunteer Coordinator

Relationship Manager

Full-time;
Non-Exempt

The mission of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is to connect neighbors with nourishing food.

Our team has united for more than 30 years to: build a greater understanding of food insecurity; create clear pathways for donors, volunteers, and community members to invest in solutions to this widespread problem; to serve as the hub of an expansive supply and distribution network; and, ultimately, to eliminate food insecurity across our 15-county region.

Accountability
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We commit to continuous improvement and transparency in all that we do.

Belonging
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We create a place of welcome and hospitality for all.

Compassion
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We acknowledge that hunger is a burden that no one should bear alone.

Dignity
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We honor the humanity of all people.

Efficacy
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We get things done and understand the urgency of our work.

Stewardship
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We honor the power of giving by applying resources in a mission driven and thoughtful manner.

Responsible for assisting with recruiting, coordinating, and training both individual volunteers and volunteer groups with the goal of increasing individual and collective commitment to the FBNEGA mission. Maintains positive rapport with all individuals and organizations who donate their time and abilities to the Food Bank to ensure retention and repeat volunteerism. Gives instruction to large groups of volunteers and ensures proper execution of tasks to completion.

Tasks support the needs of various Food Bank programs and distributions. The Volunteer Coordinator leads by example and is expected to physically move products and sort and pack food.

• Executes specific tasks for volunteers to complete with the objective that each task improves productivity, efficiency, output, and delivery of Food Bank product, facility, programs, and agency relationships
• Assists the Lead Volunteer Coordinator in setting up and breaking down volunteer tasks
• Ensures that each task to be performed by the volunteer best fits their skills and abilities
• Assists the Lead Volunteer Coordinator in ensuring the Volunteer Center is clean before and after projects
• Streamlines the execution of volunteer tasks through preparation, demonstration, job aids, and implementation of the volunteer event, as well as providing personal availability when on-site but not directly supervising the event.
• Familiar with Bloomerang Volunteer software system to assist in volunteer recruitment, coordinating events, and reporting data as needed
• Assists with general administrative and computer work as needed

• Trains volunteers in food safety practices and standards
• Assures separation of good and bad products and implements safety procedures when applicable
• Reports any incidences of food safety non-compliance to their Supervisor, Facilities, or Chief Operating Officer

Other duties as assigned

• Candidate must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening
• Valid GA Driver’s license, clean MVR
• Insurable by the company’s insurance carrier
• Candidate possesses a smart phone
• Must have thorough understanding of product regulations to ensure appropriate handling of products distributed by Food Bank
• Saturday and Evening availability
• Preferred Microsoft experience

• Ability to work amicably and collaboratively across all Food Bank departments and with all Food Bank staff
• Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations
• Accuracy, timeliness, attention to detail, highly organized
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range to stakeholders
• Must be able to follow directions
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with all volunteers and volunteer groups and encourage growth of repeat volunteers and groups
• Ability to engage volunteer individuals and groups and provide instructions and information clearly and concisely
• Must have thorough understanding of product regulations to ensure appropriate handling of products distributed by Food Bank
• Must be consistent in attendance for the full…