Midwest Food Bank
Volunteer Coordinator
Midwest Food Bank, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Are you passionate about making a difference? Join us at Midwest Food Bank as a Volunteer Coordinator and make a meaningful impact by leading our dedicated volunteers to alleviate hunger and malnutrition locally and worldwide!
SUMMARY & MISSION STATEMENT:
Midwest Food Bank (MFB) is a $450M non-profit organization with 10 divisions in the U.S. and 2 operations internationally. MFB operates with $70M in assets and an annual organizational operating budget of $17M to distribute over $450M in food and disaster relief boxes to 2,200 agencies.
As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank, NFP to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination. Our vision is to provide industry-leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually.
JOB ROLE PURPOSE & SUMMARY:
The Volunteer Coordinator oversees and facilitates the overall coordination of the division's volunteers. This includes all aspects of volunteer recruitment, scheduling, placement, group leadership, and engagement. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for leading volunteers to accomplish the duties of the role and to support the division's operations .
Seeking a candidate who loves people and helping them to find fulfillment through volunteerism. We are a 501(c)3 organization which strives to bridge the gap between prosperity and poverty in Indiana by rescuing food and giving it to non-profit partners across the state. As a part of this growing and vibrant organization the individual in this position needs to represent and assist us in fulfilling our mission. As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serve as point of contact for all MFB volunteers and volunteer activities. Able to speak to our mission, advocate for the hungry, and willing to invite people to make financial donations. Reports to the Executive Director. FT Exempt Position.Recruit, schedule, organize, train, and develop all volunteers based on their skill set.Serve as the point person to ensure that an environment is created where everyone is welcomed, valued, and invited to provide food to individuals experiencing food insecurity. Facilitate conflict resolution with our key volunteers.Ensure volunteers are scheduled to support the essential tasks.Manage the Golden Software program to ensure that accurate volunteer records are received for data input and volunteer opportunities are made available via our website.Develop and administer volunteer policies and procedures.Act as liaison with corporations and organizations from our community who wish to engage volunteer groups. Represent MFB at community volunteer fairs and events.Communicate effectively and work as a teammate with operations staff in determining and prioritizing volunteer activities.Train and delegate to key volunteer leaders weekly volunteer project management.Plan and coordinate annual volunteer appreciation event.Able to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, and travel where needed across the state or to Illinois up to one day per month.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Model MFB's five core values of: Serving Those in Need, Empowering Volunteers, Embracing Our Communities, Working with Integrity, and Executing Through Teamwork.Foster a Christ-centered culture; develop positive relationships and appreciation for volunteers, employees, partner agencies, and community and business contacts.Ensure compliance with all MFB policies, procedures, and rules and with all contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and relevant laws.Recruit, identify, train, and continue to nurture volunteers in support of job role.Network with peers locally and nationally and across the MFB organization.Execute other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:
2-years relevant work experience, 5-years desired.Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Human Services, or related field.Demonstrated ability creating a team-oriented environment and achieving results through others; experience leading volunteers desired.Experience using interpersonal skills to influence a community and maintain a strong brand image.Proven initiative, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.Superior professional communications, verbal, written, and customer service skills.Ability to use technology or learn computer skills, such as Office 365 and Golden.Willingness to participate in training that may include development of professional skills, education on MFB's policies and procedures, and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office setting; periods of movement in a warehouse setting.Minimal in-state and out-of-state travel as needed; infrequent evening and weekend obligations.Pay : $44,500 - 55,600 per year
Benefits:
401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceDental InsuranceVision insuranceLife InsuranceEAP
Salary Description
$44,500 - 55,600 per year
SUMMARY & MISSION STATEMENT:
Midwest Food Bank (MFB) is a $450M non-profit organization with 10 divisions in the U.S. and 2 operations internationally. MFB operates with $70M in assets and an annual organizational operating budget of $17M to distribute over $450M in food and disaster relief boxes to 2,200 agencies.
As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank, NFP to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination. Our vision is to provide industry-leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually.
JOB ROLE PURPOSE & SUMMARY:
The Volunteer Coordinator oversees and facilitates the overall coordination of the division's volunteers. This includes all aspects of volunteer recruitment, scheduling, placement, group leadership, and engagement. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for leading volunteers to accomplish the duties of the role and to support the division's operations .
Seeking a candidate who loves people and helping them to find fulfillment through volunteerism. We are a 501(c)3 organization which strives to bridge the gap between prosperity and poverty in Indiana by rescuing food and giving it to non-profit partners across the state. As a part of this growing and vibrant organization the individual in this position needs to represent and assist us in fulfilling our mission. As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serve as point of contact for all MFB volunteers and volunteer activities. Able to speak to our mission, advocate for the hungry, and willing to invite people to make financial donations. Reports to the Executive Director. FT Exempt Position.Recruit, schedule, organize, train, and develop all volunteers based on their skill set.Serve as the point person to ensure that an environment is created where everyone is welcomed, valued, and invited to provide food to individuals experiencing food insecurity. Facilitate conflict resolution with our key volunteers.Ensure volunteers are scheduled to support the essential tasks.Manage the Golden Software program to ensure that accurate volunteer records are received for data input and volunteer opportunities are made available via our website.Develop and administer volunteer policies and procedures.Act as liaison with corporations and organizations from our community who wish to engage volunteer groups. Represent MFB at community volunteer fairs and events.Communicate effectively and work as a teammate with operations staff in determining and prioritizing volunteer activities.Train and delegate to key volunteer leaders weekly volunteer project management.Plan and coordinate annual volunteer appreciation event.Able to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, and travel where needed across the state or to Illinois up to one day per month.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Model MFB's five core values of: Serving Those in Need, Empowering Volunteers, Embracing Our Communities, Working with Integrity, and Executing Through Teamwork.Foster a Christ-centered culture; develop positive relationships and appreciation for volunteers, employees, partner agencies, and community and business contacts.Ensure compliance with all MFB policies, procedures, and rules and with all contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and relevant laws.Recruit, identify, train, and continue to nurture volunteers in support of job role.Network with peers locally and nationally and across the MFB organization.Execute other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:
2-years relevant work experience, 5-years desired.Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Human Services, or related field.Demonstrated ability creating a team-oriented environment and achieving results through others; experience leading volunteers desired.Experience using interpersonal skills to influence a community and maintain a strong brand image.Proven initiative, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.Superior professional communications, verbal, written, and customer service skills.Ability to use technology or learn computer skills, such as Office 365 and Golden.Willingness to participate in training that may include development of professional skills, education on MFB's policies and procedures, and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in an office setting; periods of movement in a warehouse setting.Minimal in-state and out-of-state travel as needed; infrequent evening and weekend obligations.Pay : $44,500 - 55,600 per year
Benefits:
401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceDental InsuranceVision insuranceLife InsuranceEAP
Salary Description
$44,500 - 55,600 per year