Current Job Openings

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Durham Branch
Job Title:                                Volunteer Coordinator
Classification:                       Full Time, Non-Exempt
Reports to:                             Volunteer Services Manager

Basic Function:  The Volunteer Coordinator will work with the Volunteer Services Manager and Branch staff to ensure that the Durham Volunteer Program is administered in a way that supports the work and mission of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and is implemented so that each volunteer is treated with respect, is valued and has a safe work environment.  The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining an active volunteer program for the Durham Branch of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.  Responsibilities include the recruitment, scheduling, training, and recognition of volunteers as well as tracking volunteer data.  The Volunteer Coordinator will coordinate all volunteers and volunteer projects for the office, warehouse, and with special events.  This includes handling procedures of salvage, product repackaging, egg sorting, food drive sorting, special mailings and special needs volunteers.  This position will be responsible for coordinating the Court-Appointed Community Service Program.   The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the Speaker’s Bureau Program.

Responsibilities:

Recruit, schedule, train and recognize volunteers. The Coordinator will maintain necessary levels of volunteers, respond to staff volunteer requests, evaluate volunteers’ effectiveness, monitor and track their time and record hours and contact information. An additional duty is to incorporate appropriate education into volunteer training to increase awareness of hunger issues.

Coordinate all components of Court-Appointed Community Service Program. Duties include running orientation, monitoring volunteers and completing all necessary paperwork.

Coordinate daily volunteer activities. Obtain all necessary material for volunteer activities including product, supplies and paperwork.

Obtain knowledge of all salvage, egg and quality control standards and regulations as per Second Harvest and governing authorities and execute them accordingly. 

Represent the Food Bank in the community through outreach activities and speaking engagements.  Draft correspondence as necessary.

Foster an environment that is friendly, productive and safe.

Recruit schedule and train volunteers for the Speaker’s Bureau program. 

Special Considerations:  Be a contributing member of the branch team by working closely with the Operations Manager.  This position will perform duties as assigned by the Volunteer Services Manager and the Branch Operations Manager.

Supervises:  Volunteers

Certification:  Forklift Certificate

Qualifications/experience:  Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to represent the Food Bank professionally.  Must demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office, be detail oriented and have ability to work with diverse groups of people. Strong customer service and organizational skills are necessary. An excellent driving record is required as some travel is necessary.

Contacts:  Volunteers, Volunteer Referral Agencies, Food Bank Staff, General Public

Working Conditions:  Tuesday through Saturday work schedule. General office environment and warehouse environment for volunteer duties.  Saturdays required and some Evenings are required; travel required (personal vehicle reimbursement).

If you are interested in applying for this position please send you resume and cover letter to ftrejo@foodbankcenc.org

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Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina