Volunteer Center Specialist

Join our team. Our culture. Our mission.

Everyone who works here at Food Bank for the Heartland, from our administrative staff and warehouse employees to our team members out in the community, shares a common vision: to help eliminate hunger in our service area—one initiative, program, and thoughtful decision at a time.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from each other every single day, inspire one another, and work side by side to accomplish our mission. If you’re considering a career at Food Bank for the Heartland, take a moment to read about real team members and explore our current openings.

Jason has been with the Food Bank for more than ten years. He has served our mission in a number of roles and is now the Director of Food Procurement and Processing. Jason works tirelessly to ensure the Food Bank can provide food to our neighbors in need throughout the 93 counties we serve. His favorite part of working at the Food Bank is our mission and the people who work here.

“Those two things made me fall in love with Food Bank for the Heartland a long time ago. My feelings have only become more intense over the years. I am truly proud to work for this organization.” Jason loves Duke basketball and enjoys cooking. His favorite dish is grilled chicken breast, air‑fryer cauliflower, baked potato, and garlic bread.

Jason Moucka, Director of Food Procurement & Processing

I love that every day I get to collaborate with a great team who is dedicated to serving others. I’m constantly inspired by the staff, volunteers, donors, and Network Partners who work collectively to make the Heartland a better place.

Stephanie Sullivan, Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications

I love working at the Food Bank because you’re able to help so many people and so many demographics ’s very rewarding. I also love meeting the volunteers and seeing their dedication to our mission.

Sarah Sadler, Volunteer Coordinator

I love working with our Network Partners in my area (northeastern Nebraska) and serving to the best of my ability to help fill the food insecurity gaps in our rural communities.

Jacob Kampschneider, Community and Partner Support Representative

Food Bank for the Heartland doesn’t just talk the talk, it walks the walk. Working here feeds my soul. Serving the Nebraska community is my passion! I love to help and be an integral part in making a difference no matter how small it may be.

Kerry Heaton, Community and Partner Support Representative

I love being able to help those in need of any type of assistance and enjoy the interaction with those individuals.

Check out our current job openings and apply today.

Location: Omaha, NE

Job : 256

# of Openings: 1

Position Title: Volunteer Center Specialist

Supported by: Volunteer Center Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Our Story: Food Bank for the Heartland has connected our communities with food, resources, and hope since 1981. The fight against hunger is our ongoing, collaborative effort. We work with individuals, organizations, food manufacturers and distributors, grocery stores, the USDA, and Feeding America to procure food and purchase food to supplement donations. Through the collective power of our leadership, employees, partners, volunteers, and donors, we can reach more communities, serve more people, and address food insecurity more directly and effectively.

As new needs arise, we are ready.

Our Philosophy: Every service we provide, program we offer, and decision we make is rooted in our core Mission, Vision, and Values.

In Short: The Volunteer Center Specialist will be responsible for interacting with volunteers and directing them through projects ranging from sorting, and packing bulk donated retail or manufacturer products, gleaning, and packing backpacks, repackaging bulk items such as dry, perishable, and frozen into smaller pack sizes and labeling items in accordance with USDA and Food Bank for the Heartland specifications.

Your Mission:

• Consistently maintain a high level of interaction with volunteers to promote an enjoyable and safe volunteer experience
• Provide direction and support to volunteers to ensure proper…