As a food bank, Feeding America West Michigan gathers and distributes food to relieve hunger and increase food security in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. This work aims to foster a community in which all neighbors are nourished and empowered within an equitable food system. By becoming a food banker, you can help make this vision a reality!
Job opening: Programs Specialist - Northwest Region
Location: Cadillac
Requirements:
Good interpersonal relationship skills, including internal and external
Strong attention to detail
Outgoing and confident personality
Some knowledge of warehouse operations
Proficient computer skills - including full Microsoft Suite and Google programs
Good organizational and math skills
Commitment to the mission of the Organization
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis
Ability/willingness to obtain a Manager Level ServSafe certification
Bi-lingual candidate preferred
Responsibilities:
Identify Potential New Partners - research and identify potential new sites in high need areas
Monitoring Summer Feeding Sites, Existing and New - including site visits, compliance checks, annual paperwork, staff trainings, etc.
Summer Feeding distributions- Food Delivery and Distribution - assist with delivering food when needed, oversee occasional distributions
Mobile Pantry Outreach and Support - including identifying potential new sites in high need or gap areas, discussing program and it's requirements, site visits, compliance checks, annual paperwork, staff trainings, etc.
Review/Process New Program Account
Administrative duties such as answering phones and messages
Support Nutrition Education Initiatives in the Region
Support with Evaluation of New and Existing Programs
Participate in representing the Food Bank at various outside events, community meetings, boards, presentations, etc.
Programs promotion such as events or outreach to help acquire new Mobile/Summer feeding partnerships
Evening events may be required
Some travel will be required
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm
Pay: $17.00 Hourly
Benefits:
403b matching
Company-provided life insurance and short/long term disability
Paid vacation and holidays
Access to affordable family health and/or dental insurance plan
Gym membership reimbursement (up to $20/month
Please include a cover letter with resume
It is the policy of Feeding America West Michigan to provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected genetic information, sexual orientation or any other legally protected category and to promote the full realization of that policy. The food bank will assure equal employment opportunities in all personnel actions and procedures including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation and benefits.