- You are passionate about being a part of the change in the world and helping Rise Against Hunger in its mission to end global hunger.
- You embrace our efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace as well as volunteer experience, including being comfortable working with faith-based groups of all different religions as well as carry a professional demeanor in corporate and academic settings.
- You take initiative to get things done, a self-starter with an Associates degree or two years of work experience and possess proficiency in using cloud-based computing software such as Google/Microsoft Office suite, Customer relationship management tools (Salesforce) and video conferencing.
- You are open to working a flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings.
- You excel at multitasking, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - either as a team or independently.
- You possess strong verbal presentation skills and can leverage social media as a tool to communicate and drive event participation
- You enjoy working on your feet moving about during the day, lifting and carrying up to 50 lb bags and working in a warehouse environment.
- You are ready to learn how to drive a box truck, operate a forklift, and have no concerns with being able to pass a drug screen, DOT physical and have a clean driving record.
- Partnership Development: You will be responsible for connecting organizations to Rise Against Hunger's mission and outcomes through arranging meal packaging events and securing financial resources. You will take the lead in program promotion and developing relationships with supporting organizations, including various religious congregations, businesses, civic organizations, schools and community groups. You will also be responsible for seeking out speaking opportunities, new partnership potential, ensuring follow-up on referrals and assisting in the recruitment of a local engagement board.
- Event Management and Facilitation: You will facilitate volunteers and train staff on packaging procedures, and adjust volunteer assignments in order to facilitate 4-12 volunteer run meal packaging events a month. You will lead the recruitment and training of part-time team members. You will transport raw materials and equipment to mobile packaging locations on a weekly basis and facilitate the setup of equipment and other materials using a pallet jack and box truck.
- Warehouse/Centralized Distribution Management and Logistics: You will receive shipments of raw ingredients, supplies, and equipment, and ship finished products. You will be responsible for ensuring the proper process of all documentation including inventory tracking, invoices, bill of ladings, and receipts of orders. You will track and record meal production in relation to projections, meals shipped, inventory and revenue forecasting. You will be responsible for enforcing the safe and effective practices of handling and transporting raw materials, equipment and packaged meals using forklifts and pallet jackets.
- Communicates Effectively: You're able to effectively develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of our different audiences.
- Resourcefulness: You can secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
- Action-Oriented: You face new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm
- Collaborates: You invite opportunities to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Decision Quality: You're able to make timely and effective decisions and demonstrate the ability to generate innovative ideas.
- Nimble Learning: You best absorb information through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both success and failures as lessons learned.
- Plans & Aligns: You're able to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Situational Adaptability: You are able to effectively adapt your approach and demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- You are age 21 years or older
- An Associate degree or two years of work experience in related field
- Proficiency in Google/Microsoft office suite as well as other cloud-based software
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record with a willingness to drive a box truck to transport materials to and from events
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting or operating pallet jacks including frequently lifting up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to comply with DOT regulations and maintain DOT certification (DOT does not allow any history of marijuana use even for medicinal purposes)
- Flexibility to work weekends as well as some evenings and early mornings.
- Resourcefulness to work in different spaces and environments
- Experience with non-profit work is helpful but not required
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Description
Starting Pay ~ $26.00 hourlyPOSITION SUMMARY
As the Events Manager, you will ensure the execution, logistics and operations of Rise Against Hunger's volunteer meal packing events. You will use your leadership skills to lead volunteers in setting-up and executing small medium people) in-person events, manage warehouse operations and logistics, and solve complex problems to ensure events run smoothly and hosts are satisfied. In this role, you will play a critical role in carrying out the day-to-day operations and ensure the event calendar is properly staffed and equipped with the necessary resources.
Who You Are
Our Donor Engagement team leads the charge of recruiting groups who want to host an engaging meal packing experience for their members or employees. We are a team of volunteer coordinators, fundraising and donor relationship professionals with the collective goal of ending world hunger through the communities where we live. We operate a face-paced mission-driven volunteer and donor engagement program with events for businesses, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions. We act as leaders in the movement to end hunger.
Company Overview
Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies. Our organization's approach to ending hunger centers on mobilizing a global network of hunger champions. Rise Against Hunger meal packaging volunteers produce millions of nutritious meals annually that are then distributed to partners in countries around the world.
Rise Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace without discrimination and harassment of any kind. All candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Requirements
Rise Against Hunger employees can rest easy knowing that their medical, vision and dental insurance premium is on us, along with 65% of their family's insurance premium. We sweeten the deal with an employer-funded Health Savings Account, to which you can always contribute more to if you like. Our health plan provides support for your physical and mental health including telemedicine.
Along with our health benefits, we also offer Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO), which allows our employees to take vacation and health time as they see fit to find harmony between life and work. We offer flexible work schedules and Paid Family Medical Leave to support bonding with your child after birth, adoption or foster placement and during serious health conditions.
Employees are also provided life insurance and long-term disability benefits. Saving for retirement? Don't worry. We offer a pre- and post-tax 403(b) plan with employer matching of 100% up to the first 3% you contribute to help you save for retirement.
