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Please submit your cover letter and resume to Amy at aallison@missoulafoodbank.org. This position will remain open until filled. Cover letters can be a unique way to show motivation for applying for the role and provide insight on culture add and soft skills not apparent in the resume. We encourage applicants to be themselves in the cover letter and are flexible about its format. We will not consider applications without some form of cover letter. We will ask for 3 reliable references to be emailed or turned in physically from our top candidates upon first interview, and will contact references during the final stages of interview process for final candidate(s)
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center’s (MFB&CC) 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 42-year history of filling the hunger gap in Missoula County. In 2023, 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. We have been carrying out this model of service since 1982 and take tremendous pride in the diverse network of support that keeps our community nourished, our food service programs effective, and our organization healthy.
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center is an anti-racist, LGBTQ2S+ ally organization. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and other people of historically excluded identities. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. We are committed to nurturing diverse leadership within a diverse network, so if you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to accomplish the job, we want to hear from you!
Position Type: Exempt
Salary Base: $65,520 Annually. MFB&CC utilizes a compensation plan that ensures equitable, competitive, and transparent compensation. We begin with the base wage above and then factor in your skills, experience and education to calculate your final wage.
Hours: The hours for this position will generally be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Flexibility for evening and weekend hours will be required. The Development Director attends the monthly MFB&CC Board of Directors meeting and there are at least 3 weekend events per year, and, depending on the time of year, 1 to 4 evening events per month.
Benefits: Paid holiday, medical, and vacation leave. Begin accruing immediately and are able to access them at three months. Health, vision and dental insurance after one month. Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account contribution after one month. Short term disability after one month. Retirement benefits after six months. Access to Employee Assistance Program immediately.
Position Overview: The Development Director is responsible for MFB&CC’s fundraising work, and supervises development, marketing, and events staff. Weekend and evening work is occasionally required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
- At least three years of experience in non-profit development or other financial resourcing required.
- At least five years of experience in a senior management position with supervisory responsibilities in a non-profit organization or closely related direct-service operation required.
- Or a suitable combination of education and experience.
- Experience with Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) helpful.
Other requirements include:
- Works collaboratively as part of the Directors Team, contributing to high-level organizational decision making.
- Provides leadership in implementing MFB&CC’s Strategic Plan as approved by the Board of Directors.
- Develop a deep knowledge around the issue of food security, including safety-net programs, causal issues of food insecurity, and local and national statistics.
- Attaining deep understanding of MFB&CC programs by actively participating in direct service efforts.
- 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. Communication skills include but are not limited to:
- Active listening skills with the ability to be reflective and clear in responding to a wide range of situations.
- Maintaining and communicating professional boundaries in an empathetic way.
- Leading and managing people with clear direction and kind instruction.
- Public speaking and presenting
- Creating and editing mission-centric publications.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and detail oriented to support the balance of a wide range of tasks and responsibilities including multi-tasking, prioritizing and delegating tasks as necessary.
- 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, as well as the ability to maintain databases and learn new applications as necessary.
- Exercise safe workplace policies and procedures and effectively communicate adherence of policies to volunteers and other staff.
Specific Job Requirements:
Development
- Responsible for MFB&CC’s annual fundraising strategy, generating $3.5 million in operational support through diverse sources including individual donors, corporate sponsorships, and grant funding.
- With the Executive Director, deepens relationships with Missoula Food Bank & Community Center donors, and cultivates new individual and corporate donors.
- With staff support, maintain donor stewardship practices, including one-on-one meetings, individualized connections, and other engagement work.
- With staff support, maintains donor CRM and ensures appropriate acknowledgement of gifts including written thanks, announcement, or public relations.
- Manages a strong and meaningful asset-based marketing program.
- Responsible for the success of annual events including Missoula Under Construction, Candemonium, Empty Bowls Full Souls, Can the Cats, and the Holiday Drive.
- Represents Missoula Food Bank & Community Center with the media, in the public, and on other occasions in absence of the Executive Director.
- Responsible for MFB&CC’s outreach collateral and messaging including newsletters, appeals, and earned media.
- Contributes to budget development and accountability. Part of the Director’s team, contributing to high-level decision-making and responsible for strategic direction of the financial sustainability of the organization.
Supervision
- Leads Development Team, including direct supervision of the Grants Coordinator, Donor Stewardship Coordinator and Events and Marketing Coordinator
- Annually evaluates team members.
Software
- Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook Calendar
- Adobe Creative Suite helpful, but not required
- MFB&CC uses Salesforce CRM for donor management. Experience is helpful, but not required.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Caitlyn at caitlyn@missoulafoodbank.org by noon on October 31st. Cover letters can be a unique way to show motivation for applying for the role and provide insight on culture add and soft skills not apparent in the resume. We encourage applicants to be themselves in the cover letter and are flexible about its format. We will not consider applications without some form of cover letter. We will ask for 3 reliable references to be emailed or turned in physically from our top candidates upon first interview, and will contact references during the final stages of interview process for final candidate(s)
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center’s (MFB&CC) 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 is an anti-racist, LGBTQ2S+ ally organization. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and other people of historically excluded identities. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. We are committed to nurturing diverse leadership within a diverse network, so if you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to accomplish the job, we want to hear from you!
Position Type: Non-exempt. Part-Time, Hourly, 25 hours per week.
Wages: $20.40/Hour. MFB&CC utilizes a compensation plan that ensures equitable, competitive, and transparent compensation. We begin with the base wage above and then factor in your experience, skills, and education to calculate your final wage.
Benefits: Paid holiday, medical and vacation leave. HSA contributions. Retirement benefits after 6 months. Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Position Overview: Under the direct supervision of the Service Team Manager, the part-time Operations Support Specialist position will be a part of a team that carries out the day-to-day operations at the food bank, with specific priority in our Store program. This position will respond to arising organizational needs including, but not limited to, facilitating Store services, supporting delivery routes, training volunteers, and supporting onboarding functions of the volunteer program.
The hours for this position will generally be Monday/Tuesday/Thursday from 12:00-5:00, and Wednesday/Friday from 9:30-2:30. Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend hours will be required. Generally, there are 2 weekend events, and 3-5 evening events per year, with optional opportunities to fill in for special events.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Experience in a direct-service environment serving diverse populations.
· Familiarity with anti-poverty work.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
· 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.
· Be self-motivated to obtain substantial knowledge about organizational functions and tasks.
· Be open-minded and flexible regarding the work performed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with various arising needs.
· Demonstrate ability to appropriately prioritize and multitask.
· Exercise safe workplace policies and procedures and effectively communicate adherence of policies to volunteers and community members.
· Maintain and grow positive working relationships with a diverse group of partners, volunteers, coworkers, and community members.
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.
· Walk up and down steps to reach and retrieve boxes and other items from shelves.
· 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.
· Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of being hired and adhere to safe food handling practices.
· Possess and maintain a valid Montana state driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
· Ability or willingness to learn how to drive large vehicles.
· Willingness and ability to learn to operate pallet jack and forklift safely.
· Criminal background checks are required. Felony offenses of sexual or violent nature may disqualify an applicant from employment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provide direct support to Store operations and the facilitation of food distribution.
· Respond to customer needs in a way that demonstrates our core values of dignity, empathy, and equity.
· Organize and manage food product for efficiency and accessibility.
· Obtain knowledge to lead and train volunteers in various volunteer positions.
· Collaboratively arrange and take part in facility cleaning efforts.
· Support volunteer program administrative tasks as needed.
· Participate in organization wide anti-racism efforts.
· Assist with the larger food drives and events including but not limited to annual Turkey Distribution and Missoula Under Construction
· Support MFB&CC overall operations as needed
· Other duties as assigned.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Ashlee at ashlee@missoulafoodbank.org by end of day on November 4th. Cover letters can be a unique way to show motivation for applying for the role and provide insight on culture add and soft skills not apparent in the resume. We encourage applicants to be themselves in the cover letter and are flexible about its format. We will not consider applications without some form of cover letter. We will ask for 3 reliable references to be emailed or turned in physically from our top candidates upon first interview, and will contact references during the final stages of interview process for final candidate(s)
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center’s (MFB&CC) 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 42-year history of filling the hunger gap in Missoula County. In 2023, 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. We have been carrying out this model of service since 1982 and take tremendous pride in the diverse network of support that keeps our community nourished, our food service programs effective, and our organization healthy.
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center is an anti-racist, LGBTQ2S+ ally organization. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and other people of historically excluded identities. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. We are committed to nurturing diverse leadership within a diverse network, so if you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to accomplish the job, we want to hear from you!
Position Type: Non-exempt. Part-Time, Hourly, 20-25 hours per week.
Wages: $20.40/Hour. MFB&CC utilizes a compensation plan that ensures equitable, competitive, and transparent compensation. We begin with the base wage above and then factor in your experience, skills, and education to calculate your final wage.
Hours: The hours for this position are negotiable, but will generally be Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:30am-2:00pm and Thursday from 2pm-6:30pm. Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend hours will be required. Generally, there are 2 weekend events, and 3-5 evening events per year, with optional opportunities to fill in for special events.
Benefits: Paid holiday, medical, and vacation leave. HSA contributions. Retirement benefits after 6 months. Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Position Overview: Under the direct supervision of the Family Engagement Manager, the part-time Family Engagement Assistant position will be a part of a team that carries out the day-to-day operations at the food bank, with specific priority in our EmPower Place and Program Application Assistance Program. This position will respond to arising organizational needs including, but not limited to, staffing EmPower Place, engaging with children and caregivers, helping provide SNAP/Medicaid/LIHEAP application assistance, training volunteers, cleaning our learning kitchen/conference room, supporting cooking classes, and helping with the onboarding of new volunteers.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in a direct-service environment serving diverse populations.
- Familiarity with anti-poverty work.
- Experience working with children and families who may have traumatic life experiences.
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.
- Be self-motivated, self-directed, and take initiative in performing a wide variety of tasks in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
- Be open-minded and flexible regarding the work performed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with various arising needs.
- Demonstrate ability to appropriately prioritize and multitask.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
- Possess excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrate organizational skills and detail-oriented work.
- Exercise safe workplace policies and procedures and effectively communicate adherence of policies to volunteers and community members.
- Maintain and grow positive working relationships with a diverse group of partners, volunteers, coworkers, and community members.
- Proficiency in the operation of common computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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.
- Perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.
- Hours will include one or two evening shifts per month (until 7:30pm) to provide EmPower Place staffing for board meetings and engagement nights.
- Must have the ability to be physically active for long periods of time and to work within a fast-paced environment.
- Criminal background checks are required. Felony offenses of sexual or violent nature may disqualify an applicant from employment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create a safe, welcoming environment for families to enjoy.
- Engage with families and youth in a trauma informed manner.
- Train staff, spectrum educators and volunteers on EmPower Place operations.
- Ability to grow and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse group of partners, volunteers, coworkers and community members.
- Lead programming in EmPower Place.
- Respond to customer needs in a way that demonstrates our core values of dignity, empathy, and equity.
- Collaboratively arrange and take part in facility cleaning efforts.
- Participate in organization wide anti-racism efforts.
- Support MFB&CC overall operations as needed
- 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.
- Hold regular walk-in hours for application assistance weekly.
- Help complete applications with thoughtful communication, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ensure consistently high standard of patience, kindness and confidentiality while assisting applicants.
- Maintain detailed records of the progress of applications.
- Supporting our learning kitchen/conference room space by ensuring it is well-maintained and clean.
- Support our cooking classes by doing food purchasing, prepping, recipe card making, and setting up the space.
- Other duties as assigned.