Director of Twin Parishes Food Bank

Director of Twin Parishes Food Bank

Annunciation Catholic Parish in Denver

Denver Metro

Nonprofit, Part-time, Programs/Services, $35,000 - $45,000

Twin Parishes Food Bank has operated in Northeast Denver for over 50 years carrying out its mission of alleviating hunger and combatting food insecurity in our community by providing healthy supplemental and emergency food without discrimination to families and individuals in need.

The Director position is 30 hrs per week/or.08 position and is responsible for the overall operations of Twin Parishes, which is operated as a program of Annunciation Catholic Church in the Cole neighborhood of Denver.

This position is part time, responsible for the overall operations of a non-profit food bank operated by Annunciation Catholic Church located near the Rhino area of Denver. Our food bank serves 800-1000 families a month providing essential nutritious food to individuals and families facing hunger and food insecurity coming from all over metro Denver. The Director is responsible for recruiting and managing a staff of 15-20 volunteers and one other paid part time employee.

They oversee all operations managing food inventory, complying with State and Federal regulations relating to food provided to the food bank, and keeping our two large box trucks on the road. The food bank is open two days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and it is expected that the Program Director will spend approximately 18-20 hours a week at the food bank and the rest of their work time can be hybrid.

The position is a salaried role.

The successful candidate for this position will meet the following characteristics:

• Possess a strong commitment and passion for serving low income families. We serve a diverse community including seniors, veterans, the unhoused, immigrants and refugees, single parent families, and anyone who faces hunger. The Director must be empathetic to our clients' needs yet creative and determined in finding food sources.
• Possess strong leadership and management skills. Have the ability to recruit, organize and motivate an all-volunteer workforce. Many of our clients as well as our volunteers are residents of our local community and speak only Spanish. While the ability to communicate in Spanish is not a requirement, it is extremely helpful and will be viewed as a strong plus.
• Desire to raise funds for the program. We depend on the generosity of individuals, churches, and foundations to support our cause. The Director must be creative, professional, persuasive and determined to raise the funds the food bank needs on an annual basis. We hold a fundraiser each year, which the Director will help plan and carry out. The Director must possess excellent writing skills, be proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel and have the ability to create well written and persuasive grant applications for the food bank.
• Have the administrative and operations skills to order food at the Food Bank of the Rockies and meet regulatory requirements on an ongoing basis such as taking inventories, measuring cooler/freezer temperatures and other requirements. They also will be expected to drive a box truck when needed to pick up and transport food.
• There are some lifting requirements of this position. When food arrives at the Food Bank, the Director will instruct and supervise volunteers on where to place it. It is very helpful if the Director is able to help and thus beneficial if they have the ability to pick up and carry boxes or crates that weigh up to 30 lbs.

The Director will have a direct reporting relationship with Annunciation Church administration and will also maintain a relationship with the Food Bank's Board of Advisors.

Required license or certification:
Colorado Drivers license and auto insurance

Required education:
Bachelor's Degree preferred, High school or equivalent minimum.

Required language:
Spanish speaking skills are highly desirable

Health / Dental / Vision / PTO / Holidays / life insurance / short-term disability / long-term disability / 401(3) b

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