Outreach Associate - Oakland, United States - Alameda County Community Food Bank

Alameda County Community Food Bank

Verified Company

Oakland, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Do you love working with people? Are you inspired by work where you can make the difference in the lives of others? Do you strongly believe that no man, woman or child in Alameda County should go to bed hungry? If you said yes to any of these questions, then please consider joining the Alameda County Community Food Bank's mission of passionately pursuing a hunger-free community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English with native fluency.
Strong customerservice orientation, including excellent communication and relationship building skills.
Impeccable attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Comfort working with people of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work collaboratively, independently and to initiate projects.
Intermediate (or above) computer skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Previous database management experience a plus.
Ability to work some weekends and evenings and occasional light travel.
Valid California Driver's License, insurable driving record and access to a vehicle for spontaneous local travel.

Personal Attributes and Values

Passion, enthusiasm, focus, and creativity around Alameda County Community Food Bank's vision, mission and values of community, leadership, transparency, and diversity.
Impeccable integrity and honesty.
A roll up your sleeves, cando attitude
Strong work ethic with an orientation towards constant innovation and process improvement
Innovative selfstarter and problem solver with a bias towards action
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative setting with people of diverse backgrounds/circumstances

Physical Requirements

Physical activities necessary in the performance of this job include the abilities to: Sit at a computer workstation for up to five hours at a time, move throughout the 118,000 sq ft.

Food Bank facility in performance of duties; bend, lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

on occasion; visit community settings; conduct site visits including walking, bending, stopping, and squatting; communicate in clear speaking voice in person, before large groups and over the phone; interpret instructions and questions when asked; operate computer equipment; access transportation to travel to local events and meetings with external parties.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, non-exempt position working every day onsite Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (7.5 hour workday; 1 hour unpaid lunch). The non-negotiable starting salary for this position is $29.08 per hour (approx. $56,706 per year). Please scroll down for benefits information.