Food Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Elk Grove, CA

Would you like to have meaningful work with an employer that values work-life balance, and colleagues that are all-in, big hearted and solution focused? If so, then SFBFS might be the employer for you!

Applicants must e-mail resume, cover letter (in both English & Spanish), SFBFS employment application (found at https://www.sacramentofoodbank.org/) for consideration. No phone calls please.

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) welcomes people of all backgrounds and circumstances, providing a judgement-free zone for individuals and families throughout Sacramento County. A staff of more than 80 and several thousand volunteers take our mission of fighting food insecurity one step further by offering education and support for families wanting to shape their best tomorrow. More information is available at www.sacramentofoodbank.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TheFood Access Program Coordinator improves food access for Sacramento County residents through partnerships with community groups, food pantries, faith-based organizations, and local housing complexes. In addition to assisting with program oversight of community partners who facilitate SFBFS’ Food Access programs, this position also will assist with facilitation of food distributions in communities throughout Sacramento County.

Duties include the following (including but not limited to):

• Work with Food Access team to assist with facilitation of logistics for SFBFS’ Food Access programs. This includes:

o Maintaining relationships with existing community partners and cultivating partnerships with additional community organizations

o Providing community partners onsite assistance and training, as needed

o Conducting site visits of distributions facilitated by community partners to ensure products are being distributed safely and according to program requirements.

o Serving as a liaison between program funder, operational staff, and groups facilitating food distributions

o Supporting other Food Access staff with program oversight, inventory control, and transportation logistics

o Assisting with the facilitation of community food distributions

o Directing workflow of program volunteers and interns

o Tracking and managing program activities, client data, and statistics

o Collaborating with the Food Access Programs Manager on the evaluation of program objectives and activities

• Participate in community outreach events, as needed.
• Assist with other SFBFS programs and activities, as needed.
• Represent SFBFS at meetings, presentations, and community outreach events, as needed.
• Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
• Work off-site during fundraising events and community resource events.
• Occasional nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Mandatory

• Passion for nutrition and/or food access issues
• Bachelor's degree or two years of related work experience

Ability to:

• Maintain and develop relationships with a diverse population.
• Take initiative and work independently with limited supervision.
• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Motivate volunteers and maintain a positive environment.
• Be solution-focused when responding to challenges and unanticipated events.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Obtain/maintain Food Handler certification.
• Willingness to cross-train
• Valid California driver’s license and insurance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership skills and excellent decision-making abilities
• Pass fingerprint/background screenings.
• Passion for SFBFS' mission

Preferred

• Fluency in a second language
• Prior non-profit
• Facilitating community events and/or volunteer activities
• Facilitating grant-funded programs
• Knowledge of Sacramento County

POSITION DETAILS

• Full time, hourly position; Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends and holiday as required
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/AD&D/LTD, retirement and more

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person