Food Rescue Assistant

Overview

Food Rescue Assistant. This is a full-time, hourly-paid position. 40 hours per week and 10 days of vacation annually.

Location:

2652 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Hoover, AL 35216.

Our most important function is as a ministry. People come FIRST. We do everything in our power to make a place for everyone. We stop and listen, we pray, we help encourage gifts, skills, and purpose. We foster relationships with people where they are, whether it is in abundance or crisis. Our vision comes down to the basics of the early church: “We all have a need, we all have something to give.

If we all share what we have, we all have what we need.”

Grace Klein Community. Website:

• Recruit and train food rescue volunteers as well as food distribution volunteers.
• Provide holistic care and encouragement to all volunteers.
• Interact with and assist Food Rescue Heroes when they are at the office.
• Host volunteer orientations to onboard new volunteers effectively.
• Update and maintain local online serve platforms with ongoing volunteer information.
• Ensure daily food rescue operations across the entire Birmingham metro area are claimed, assigned, or covered.
• Resolve food rescue issues promptly to maintain trust with donors and recipients.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting on rescued food.
• Solicit, educate, and onboard new food donation partners and volunteers.
• Conduct quality control checks with rescuers to identify opportunities for improving the food rescue experience.
• Help coordinate with GKC staff and volunteers on daily schedules and postings.
• Interact with volunteers on social media platforms to increase participation and engagement.
• Source volunteer care appreciation gifts from local community partners.
• Enter data into appropriate forms to maintain proper records on in-kind gifts received.
• Provide volunteer care through regular thank-you notes, phone calls, emails, texts, etc., to acknowledge their service.
• Willingness to work after hours and on weekends if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Operational:
  Food Rescue – pick up relevant food rescues en route to the office.
• Work Environment & Maintenance:
  All staff are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of their immediate workspace, including daily tidying, trash/recyclables disposal, and keeping shared areas clean. Report maintenance or sanitation concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment as part of stewardship and respect for shared spaces.

• Previous experience in volunteer management or community outreach is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using technology and online platforms.
• Passion for food rescue, hunger relief, and community engagement.

• When there is downtime, assess additional tasks in other areas of the organization.
• Bring ideas to improve teamwork, logistics, and organizational efficiency.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to assist volunteers with unloading food.

• Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest to Natalie King at na Please include “Food Rescue Assistant – Job Application” in the subject line.

Apply by email. Additional postings available from Grace Klein Community.