TEMPORARY Volunteer Engagement Center Coordinator

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Full-time, Temporary

Pay Rate: $18.75 / hour

Duration: Friday, January 23rd – Tuesday, March 31st Please note this is a Temporary Full-Time position

Hours: Monday – Friday position 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Volunteer Engagement Center Coordinators oversee and assist in the sorting, repacking, labeling, and recording of over $6.5 million worth of product being processed in the Volunteer Engagement Center, and other areas of the facility as needed, each year. VEC Coordinators play a key role in the GPCFB’s stewardship process for both volunteers and donors since the VEC volunteer experience serves as a critical tool of engagement.

VEC Coordinators interact with up to 7000 volunteers per year and are tasked with creating a welcoming and safe environment while instructing volunteers in the completion of projects. VEC Coordinators also work with the VEC Manager and Team Lead to increase efficiency of production as well as problem-solve in real time during repack projects

• Play integral role in the careful movement, handling, repackaging and proper recording of food coming through the VEC with a financial impact to the GPCFB of over $6.5 million per year.
• Ensure that repacked product upholds the highest level of food safety standards set forth by the GPCFB and Feeding America.
• Implement procedures to handle, sort and package produce that aim to extend its life and quality, including but not limited to, safe handling techniques and proper disposal methods of damaged product.

• Play an integral part of GPCFB’s development initiatives by providing exemplary levels of customer service to all volunteers in the VEC, including special interest corporate and donor groups, Family Day participants, individuals with differing abilities, board members, nonprofit organizations and other important partners of the GPCFB community.
• Build effective working relationships with volunteers, displaying ease and comfort with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Provide support and recognition to volunteers so they feel welcomed and valued.
• Oversee packing projects and monitor the work of volunteers for compliance with repacking guidelines. Make appropriate accommodations for volunteers with various needs.
• Relay important safety information to volunteers.

• Gather (pick) product slated to be sorted and packaged in the VEC. Setup project workspace for volunteers with all needed packing supplies and product.
• Each day, perform tasks to tear down and clean-up project workspace including stowing product and supplies as well as cleaning equipment and disposing of waste.
• Ensure volunteer, fellow staff and safety of self by following best equipment operating practices and using a high level of caution while operating equipment in the VEC space.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area by regularly sweeping, mopping, dusting and sanitizing the VEC. Assist with special cleaning tasks as needed for audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated history of punctuality and good attendance
• Customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of volunteers.
• Must possess good communication skills in order to effectively interact groups of volunteers ranging in number from 10 - 60.
• Ability to respond quickly to a changing environment and challenges.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (pump jack, power jack,
• Ability to work in refrigerated space for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move or lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Act 33 & 34 Clearances

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.