POSITION SUMMARY:
Food for Greater Elgin located in Elgin, IL is a client-choice pantry serving 6,000 people per month. We are seeking a full-time individual to assist with the coordination of our volunteers and facilitate four of the five food distribution shifts we provide per week. The candidate should have a pleasant, outgoing personality who is comfortable in a fast paced environment and most importantly enjoys working with a diverse group of people. The hours for this position are:
Tuesday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00pm.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a. m. – 3:00 p.m.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
$13.00 - $15.00 (per hour)
To apply please send your resume’ to ATTN: Claudia Van Delinder, Director of Community Outreach at info@foodforgreaterelgin.org or mail to 1553 Commerce Dr. Elgin, IL 60123.
No phone calls please. Food for Greater Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Food for Greater Elgin located in Elgin, IL is a client-choice pantry serving 6,000 people per month. We are seeking a full-time individual to assist with the coordination of our volunteers and facilitate four of the five food distribution shifts we provide per week. The candidate should have a pleasant, outgoing personality who is comfortable in a fast paced environment and most importantly enjoys working with a diverse group of people. The hours for this position are:
Tuesday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00pm.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a. m. – 3:00 p.m.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Manage and facilitate daily operations during four food distributions per week.
- Ensure there is appropriate volunteer coverage
- Conduct volunteer orientations to educate potential volunteers and donors about FFGE.
- Provide training of various volunteer positions, safety and procedural protocols.
- Assist with recruitment of individual volunteers and volunteer groups in conjunction with needs of daily operations and departments.
- Maintain documentation for volunteer and Community Service Program hours of service.
- Maintain databases and undertake any other administrative duties.
- Assist with organization and participation in volunteer recognition and special events as needed.
- Outstanding problem solving capabilities and organization skills under pressure
- Flexible, patient and easily adapt to change
- Ability to work productively with frequent interruptions
- Proficient with MS Office and Volunteer Management Database
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a nonprofit environment
- Volunteer Database experience a plus
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Bilingual a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people
- Experience of managing or coordinating projects and volunteers
- An empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs
- The capacity to inspire and motivate others
- The ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity
- Flexible and non-judgmental approach to people and work.
$13.00 - $15.00 (per hour)
To apply please send your resume’ to ATTN: Claudia Van Delinder, Director of Community Outreach at info@foodforgreaterelgin.org or mail to 1553 Commerce Dr. Elgin, IL 60123.
No phone calls please. Food for Greater Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
