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Position Overview:

The Senior Nutrition & Outreach Coordinator administers MFB&CC’s ROOTS program (Commodities Senior Food Program (CSFP)), satellite pantries, Fresh Food Box (FFB) programs and SNAP vendor status, as well as maintain positive and supportive working relationships with volunteers to support each program.

Position Type: Full-time Non-Exempt

Wages: $18-$20/hour DOE

Hours: 40 hours per week

This is a full-time position Monday through Friday. The hours may vary, but will likely be 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Flexing of hours will occur to include evening and weekend responsibilities as needed.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hours per day
• Evening work required
• Some weekend work
• Work Location: in person

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to jamie@missoulafoodbank.org by June 15th.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of work experience in a non-profit organization or closely related direct-service operation preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area or the equivalent work experience.
• Or a suitable combination of education and experience.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, and a willingness to assist other co-workers and volunteers as needed

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of people including other staff, volunteers, customers, social service agencies, businesses and the general public

• Ability to be organized, to pay close attention to detail and to balance a wide range of tasks and responsibilities

• Ability and willingness to be open-minded and flexible with regard to the work performed

• Ability to work within a fast paced and dynamic work environment

• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks independently.

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand and/or walk for long periods of time; bend, twist, kneel and stoop; pull, push or carry heavy objects, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation.
• Walk up and down steps to reach and retrieve boxes and other items from shelves.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.
• Work within a range of temperature-controlled environments including but not limited to handling cold or frozen items and retrieving items from walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Work a schedule which will include some evening shifts and be available for occasional weekend work.
• Must have the ability to be physically active for long periods of time

• Strong writing and verbal communication
• Adhere to food safe handling practices
• Accurately maintain operation within budget guidelines
• Ability to maintain compliance with federal programming

• Ability to drive all Missoula Food Bank & Community Center vehicles safely.

• Ability to operate an electric pallet jack and fork lift

• Ability to obtain ServeSafe certification.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate ROOTS program, MFB&CC’s monthly home delivery to aging adults

• Submit CSFP orders & claims, manage participant applications, maintain ROOTS database

• Coordinate & lead Fresh Food Box program, MFB&CC’s monthly home delivery of perishable foods,

• Submit Fresh Food Box payments including invoicing partnering organizations the administration of EBT systems and CardPointe services

• Collaborate with partnering organizations to support program services including the issuance of Double Snap Dollars for the Fresh Food Box Program

• Provide program and pantry orders within budget

• Collaborating with community organizations
• Supervise volunteers with kindness and respect

• Support MFB&CC Satellite Pantries

• Maintain accurate records of program statistics

• Co-lead evening distribution in our store one evening per week.

• Assist with other food bank programs as they are created

• Support overall operations as needed

• All other duties as assigned

Our mission is to lead the movement to end hunger through advocacy, volunteerism, and healthy food for all. We nourish community.

Missoula Food Bank & Community Center (MFB&CC) is a private, non-profit organization with a 40+ year history of filling the hunger gap in Missoula County. In 2022, we served 1 in 5 people countywide. MFB&CC pursues our mission through direct nutrition programs and through advocacy efforts that impact the upstream causal issues of food insecurity.

MFB&CC is an anti-racist, LGBTQ2S+ ally organization. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and gender-diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Purchasing/Warehouse Manager and with the support of the Director of Operations, the person in this position assists with MFB&CC’s food recovery programs. The primary responsibility of this position is to pick up non-perishable and perishable food from a variety of locations. This position also assists with the Food Circle prepared food recovery program, the redistribution of food, promotion of safe food handling procedures; and supports food bank Store operations as necessary.

Position wages range from $17-$18 and hours are generally Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm, with the exception of working till 4:00pm on Wednesdays. Some evening and weekend work will be required for special events and programs, on occasion.

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to gasciutto@missoulafoodbank.org by June 1st.

Position Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of work experience in related field preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children and families who may have traumatic life experiences.
• Work experience in a non-profit organization, educational environment, or closely related direct-service operation preferred.
• Relatability to diverse life experiences.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Ability to safely drive large delivery trucks in a variety of settings (city driving, university campus, alleys, loading docks, etc.) and in all weather conditions. Must have a valid MT State driving license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and have a willingness to assist other co-workers and volunteers with a wide range of tasks as needed.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of people including other staff, volunteers, customers, donors, social service agencies, businesses and the general public.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to pay attention to detail and support the balance of a wide range of tasks and responsibilities including the ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities and delegate tasks when necessary.
• Ability to work within a fast paced, dynamic work environment and be self-motivated, self-directed, and take initiative in performing a wide variety of tasks.
• Proficiency in the operation of common computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, as well as the ability to maintain databases and learn new applications as necessary.
• Obtain fork lift training within 10 days of being hired. Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack and other small equipment as it relates to warehouse management.
• Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of being hired and adhere to safe food handling practices.
• Willingness to be open-minded and flexible with regard to the work performed.
• Ability to exercise safe workplace policies and procedures and effectively communicate adherence of policies to volunteers and other staff.

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Job requires standing and/or walking for long periods of time; bending, twisting, kneeling and stooping; pulling, pushing or carrying heavy objects, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Frequently climb in and out of delivery trucks (driving and collection of food occupies approximately 75%-80% of the workload).
• Perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation and complete scheduled food recovery routes in a timely fashion.
• Work within a range of temperature controlled environments including but not limited to handling cold or frozen items and retrieving items from walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Possess and maintain a valid Montana state driver’s license and have a safe driving record.
• Be available for occasional evening or weekend work.
• The applicant must have the ability to be physically active for long periods of time and work within a fast paced environment.
• The applicant will be required to wear boots or similar approved protective footwear.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive MFB&CC vehicles including large delivery trucks, to collect prepared, perishable and non-perishable food in a timely manner and following a set schedule at a variety of food donor locations including grocery stores, restaurants, food vendors, and other food preparation sites.
• Drive MFB&CC vehicles to collect food items from a variety of food drive events and locations as needed.
• Weigh and record weights and temperatures of recovered food donations. Utilize Excel or database programs to record and track data and provide data to Warehouse/Purchasing Manager.
• Follow all requirements in compliance with the Missoula City-County Health Department regarding food safety and handling, cleaning and sanitation, and food storage. Report potential food safety issues to the Purchasing/Warehouse Manager.
• Assist with the general oversight of stocking the food bank store: moving daily perishable donations into the store for volunteer stockers; organizing prepared food donations for Food Circle meal repack; and rotating meat from on-site warehouse freezers into storefront freezers.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of Food Circle repack room, including washing and sanitizing food recovery and display containers.
• Maintain daily temperature logs for refrigeration units in the on-site warehouse and store facility.
• Report supply shortages or Food Circle repack equipment problems to the Purchasing/Warehouse Manager.
• Work with MFB&CC staff in daily and weekly organizing and cleaning of the on-site warehouse and store facility, including periodic cleaning of the freezers and food recovery vehicles.
• Assist the warehouse team on general maintenance of the external food bank facility, including but not limited to landscaping, organizing and recycling cardboard, and removal of potential hazards in the alley, parking lot and other general use areas.
• Transport empty milk crates and unused pallets to stores.
• Help with major food drives and large customer food distribution events as needed (Letter Carrier Drive, Holiday Food Drive, Let’s Talk Turkey Thanksgiving distribution, etc.).
• Help volunteers retrieve non-perishable food item from the on-site warehouse to stock store shelves.
• Assist in supervision of volunteers when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our mission is to lead the movement to end hunger through advocacy, volunteerism, and healthy food for all. We nourish community.

Missoula Food Bank & Community Center (MFB&CC) is a private, non-profit organization with a 40+ year history of filling the hunger gap in Missoula County. In 2022, we served 1 in 5 people countywide. MFB&CC pursues our mission through direct nutrition programs and through advocacy efforts that impact the upstream causal issues of food insecurity.

MFB&CC is an anti-racist, LGBTQ2S+ ally organization. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and gender-diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

This is a full time (40 hr/wk) position reporting to the Family Engagement Manager. The Family Engagement Coordinator will spend their time working in EmPower Place with a focus on engaging families, supporting SNAP application assistance at MFB&CC, helping facilitate a small group of caregivers, and working on our North Star of ending childhood hunger in Missoula.

EmPower Place is a collaborative child learning suite that is operated in partnership with spectrUM Discovery Area and Missoula Public Library, and goals for the space include narrowing the opportunity gap and fostering positive role model and academic mentor relationships for children whose families use food bank services. The Family Engagement Coordinator will build relationships with families in EmPower and invite them to be a part of our North Star work. Will work with our school meals project, helping to coordinate activities and events which will further our goal of having free school meals for Missoula’s children. They will engage with families at schools to connect them to SNAP and other resources. This position may eventually supervise the Program Application Specialist.

The hours for this position will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8-4pm, Tuesday from 11am-7pm. Some flexibility for additional evening and weekend hours as well

Pay range is $18-20.

Position Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

*Apply by sending your resume, cover letter, & 3 references to Ashlee Schleicher at ashlee@missoulafoodbank.org by May 26th*

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children and families who may have traumatic life experiences.

• Work experience in a non-profit organization, educational environment, or closely related direct-service operation preferred.

• Relatability to diverse life experiences.

• Experience supervising staff or volunteers.

Other requirements include:

• Gifted communicator with children and caregivers.

• Work collaboratively within a team environment and have a willingness to assist other co-workers and volunteers.

• Ability to grow and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse group of partners, volunteers, coworkers and community members.

• Knowledge and ability to incorporate opportunities to provide education around BIPOC culture, heritage, and history (i.e. Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, November Holiday, etc.)

• Be self-motivated, self-directed, and take initiative in performing a wide variety of tasks in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.

• Proficiency in the operation of common computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint preferred.

• Be open-minded and flexible with regard to the work performed.
• Exercise safe workplace policies and procedures and effectively communicate adherence of policies to volunteers and other staff.

SPECIAL JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand and/or walk for long periods of time; bend, twist, kneel and stoop; pull, push or carry heavy objects, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation.
• Participate and engage in anti-racism work.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.

• Hours may include occasional evening and weekend hours , especially during August – October while we visit back to school events.

• Must have the ability to be physically active for long periods of time and to work within a fast-paced environment.
• A criminal background check will be required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage with families and youth in a thoughtful, trauma-informed approach.
• Provide application assistance to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other safety-net resources like Medicaid, TANF, Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and Federal Free/Reduced Lunch program.
• Work in partnership with External Relations Team, Child Nutrition Team and Central Kitchen to achieve targeted enrollment goals for Access to School Meals Campaign.
• Represent MFB&CC at resource fairs and other outreach opportunities where application assistance and resource referral is the primary goal.
• Staff EmPower Place and be a positive, playful role model for children and parents.
  
• Help create and facilitate LEVL (lived experience voice leaders) which is a group of caregivers looking to build community together and power within.
  
• Create children’s programming that is inclusive and educational for various age groups
• Gather local data to better understand and pursue solutions to the academic and opportunity gaps experienced by children growing up in poverty.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Missoula Food Bank & Community Center’s mission is to lead the movement to end hunger through advocacy, volunteerism, and healthy food for all. We nourish community.

We are a private, non-profit organization with a 40 year history of filling the hunger gap in Missoula County. In 2022, we served 1 in 5 people countywide. MFB&CC pursues our mission through direct nutrition program and through advocacy effort that impact the upstream causal issues of food insecurity.

Missoula Food Bank & Community Center is an anti-racist, LGBTQ2S+ ally organization. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and gender diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Missoula Food Bank & Community Center seeks AmeriCorps Summer VISTAs to help ensure success of the summer Kids Table program. The AmeriCorps VISTAs help supervise and support volunteers in preparing meals for community families. The AmeriCorps VISTAs will lead an open meal site, including: planning and implementing engagement activities, connecting families with additional resources, providing a safe place for children, and supervising volunteers who assist at meal sites.
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center is an anti-racist, LGBTQ2s+ ally organization. All service members sign a Code of Conduct agreeing to act within these values while serving as part of our team.

Position dates: June 5-August 13, 2023

Available positions: 4

If interested, please submit a Resume and Cover Letter to aclark@missoulafoodbank.org by April 16, 2023.
Visit the Campus Compact Montana website for more program information.

Weekly activities:
● Support summer meal sites through meal distribution and engaging participants, 2-5 hours each day (40%).
● Lead and support volunteers in meal production, 2-4 hours each day (40%)
● Organizational reporting and record keeping, developing engagement programming, attending trainings and meetings, 2-3 hours each week (10%)
● Support other services offered by MFB&CC: store and pantry services, twice monthly senior and homebound individual’s home-delivery nutrition programs, and weekly distribution of weekend backpack program, 1-2 hours each week (5%)
● AmeriCorps meetings and reporting, 1 hour each week (5%)
Benefits:
• Living allowance of $3,375 (pre-tax)
• End-of-service option of Segal Education Award for $1,459.26 OR End of Service Cash Award of $345.80. Eligible for Education Award matching programs at many Colleges and Universities.
• Option for temporary hire by Missoula Food Bank & Community Center with same job duties May 30-June 2 and August 14-28 at $15/hour
• No work June 19th in honor of Juneteenth, or July 4th in honor of Independence Day
• Daily one hour paid lunch break, with lunch provided
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Possible internship credit, if desired