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Director of The Tukwila Food Pantry Jobs in Tukwila, WA at Riverton Park United Methodist Church
Title: Director of The Tukwila Food Pantry
Company: Riverton Park United Methodist Church
Location: Tukwila, WA
WE’RE HIRING!
Riverton Park UMC is hiring a new Director for our Tukwila Food Pantry!
If you or someone you know is passionate about serving the community and helping ensure families have access to food and resources, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send resumes to: [email protected]
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DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the overall operation of the Tukwila Pantry, including working alongside the Riverton Park United Methodist Church staff. Identifies needs and ensures resources availability, donor cultivation, ethics and safety. Supports the mission of the food bank in providing its services to the residents of Tukwila, SeaTac, Burien, and some neighboring communities.
HOURS: Full time
SALARY RANGE: $30-34/hr
BENEFITS: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Skilled in interpersonal communication and team management
● Experience managing staff and volunteer teams
● Experience in community outreach and representing a public-facing non-profit organization.
● Experience in making ethical and timely financial decisions
● Bachelor’s degree or four years experience in related field.
● Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel
● Comfortable communicating via email to partners and volunteers
● Authorized to work in the United States
● Valid Washington State driver’s license
● Pass a Washington State Patrol background check
● Able to receive and maintain Food Handler’s Permit
● Able to lift 45 lbs
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Operations:
● Ensure adequate levels of food for distribution while maintaining awareness of expense and community need
● Manages financial activities of the food bank within the guidelines of the budget
● Leads preparation of the annual budget and strategic planning of the organization.
● Oversees maintenance of food bank facilities and property to appropriate health and safety standards, and reports significant problems to the Board of Directors
● Oversees project management and facilities development
● Maintains and upholds all contracts
● Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Board of Directors
● Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures of the food bank
● Manages other food bank staff and volunteers
Donor/Community Relations:
● Forms relationships with and represents the Tukwila Pantry to the community
● Maintains consistent membership with the South King County Food Coalition, Washington State Food Coalition, and partnerships with Northwest Harvest and Food Lifeline
● Identifies the need for special projects and coordinates their implementation
● Forms and maintains a positive working relationship with the host organization, currently the Riverton Park United Methodist Church
Responsibilities to the Board:
● Plans and conducts Annual Meeting with the support of the Board of Directors
● Works with the Board of Directors to plan and implement food and fund raising campaigns
● Presents updated reports and agenda at monthly Board meetings
● Assists Board members in special activities as required
Volunteer and Staff Management:
● Oversees personnel, paid and unpaid; writes job descriptions; recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff performance
● Trains staff and volunteers to provide direct services and referrals to clients
● Accountable for confidentiality regarding clients, volunteers, and staff
● Promotes volunteer recognition and appreciation on a daily basis
● Organizes major volunteer recognition events in collaboration with the Board and other donor organizations
