Volunteer Production Specialist – Meridian

Volunteerengagement is critically important to fulfilling The Idaho Foodbank’smission to provide free foodassistanceto help hungry Idaho children, families, and seniors.

It is through the donated time and efforts of thousands of volunteersassistingin our warehouses and community food drives and events,and throughgeneralawarenessgenerated by these activities that the Foodbankis able tocost-effectively receiveand redistribute millions of pounds of perishable and non-perishable foodevery year. Providingfulfillingvolunteer experiencesstrengthens relationships and provides opportunities to shareourmission anddeepen the connection to The Idaho Foodbank .

The Volunteer Specialist will play a critical role in the daily operations of the Idaho Foodbank. This position involves leading and coordinating volunteer shifts, primarily focused on sorting and repacking food in our warehouse. As a key people-facing role, the Volunteer Specialist will interact with 60-100 volunteers daily, ensuring a positive and efficient experience. This isanidealrolefor someone who enjoys a dynamic and hands-on environment.

• Lead volunteer shifts of up to30 people, guiding them in sorting and repacking food itemsin accordance with
  
  The Idaho Foodbank’s policies and procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks andassistwith lifting and moving pallets as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Perform data entry and other computer-based tasks related to volunteer management.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of volunteers, providing clear instructions and support.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where all volunteers feel respected and appreciated.
• Collaborate with other staff members to ensure smooth operations in the warehouse.
• Utilize the Volunteer Hub database.
• Perform inventory and verification of bins and product, as needed.
  
  Proper verification includes product weights, descriptions, and item numbers.
• Maintain and monitor Feeding America and AIB standardsthrough the use of cleaning/inspection logs and use of Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly SOPs.
• Support events vialogistics, volunteer recruitment, and staffing assignments.
• Recruit and train team leads.
• Update andmaintaincourt-mandated community service program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Friendly, patient, and naturally upbeat personality with a genuine love for working with people.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skillsa must.
• Self-starter and willing team player.
• Volunteer management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Comfortable working alongside various personalities, ages, and ethnicities.
• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups of30-40 people
• Flexibility and patiencea plus.

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years related experiencea plus.
• Strong public speaking skills and comfort leading groups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment witha high levelof physical activity.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent hygiene and personal presentation, given the people-facing nature of the role.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word,Exceland Outlook.
• Experience with customer/donor database management and/or Raiser’sEdgea plus.
• Valid Idaho driver’s license and access to an automobile with current liability insurance required.

• Commit to upholding policies, principles and best practices for foodand volunteersafety.
• Understand the personal responsibility to follow all safety policies and health rules,program sand procedures, and report all safety issues,incidentsor accidentsimmediately.
• Monitors and complies withcleaningschedule.
• Manage repack activities in such a manner asto notcreate a risk to food safety, whether through product contamination, cross contact, inaccuratelabelingor temperature deviations.
  
  Ensure all volunteerswearthe proper Personal Protective Equipment for the repack activity being conducted and adhere to all GMPs for food safety.
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