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Director of Twin Parishes Food Bank Jobs in Denver, CO at Annunciation Catholic Parish – Twin Parishes Food Bank
Twin Parishes Food Bank has operated in Northeast Denver for over 50 years carrying out itsmission of alleviating hunger and combatting food insecurity in our community by providinghealthy supplemental and emergency food without discrimination to families and individuals inneed.The Director position is 30 hrs per week/or .08 position and is responsible for the overalloperations of Twin Parishes, which is operated as a program of Annunciation Catholic Church inthe Cole neighborhood of Denver.This position is part time, responsible for the overall operations of a non-profit food bankoperated by Annunciation Catholic Church located near the Rhino area of Denver. Our foodbank serves 800-1000 families a month providing essential nutritious food to individuals andfamilies facing hunger and food insecurity coming from all over metro Denver. The Director isresponsible for recruiting and managing a staff of 15-20 volunteers and one other paid part timeemployee. They oversee all operations managing food inventory, complying with State andFederal regulations relating to food provided to the food bank, and keeping our two large boxtrucks on the road. The food bank is open two days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and it isexpected that the Program Director will spend approximately 18-20 hours a week at the foodbank and the rest of their work time can be hybrid. The position is a salaried role.The successful candidate for this position will meet the following characteristics:1. Possess a strong commitment and passion for serving low income families. We serve adiverse community including seniors, veterans, the unhoused, immigrants and refugees, singleparent families, and anyone who faces hunger. The Director must be empathetic to our clients’needs yet creative and determined in finding food sources.2. Possess strong leadership and management skills. Have the ability to recruit, organize andmotivate an all-volunteer workforce. Many of our clients as well as our volunteers are residentsof our local community and speak only Spanish. While the ability to communicate in Spanish isnot a requirement, it is extremely helpful and will be viewed as a strong plus.3. Desire to raise funds for the program. We depend on the generosity of individuals, churches,and foundations to support our cause. The Director must be creative, professional, persuasiveand determined to raise the funds the food bank needs on an annual basis. We hold afundraiser each year, which the Director will help plan and carry out. The Director must possessexcellent writing skills, be proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel and have the ability tocreate well written and persuasive grant applications for the food bank.4. Have the administrative and operations skills to order food at the Food Bank of the Rockiesand meet regulatory requirements on an ongoing basis such as taking inventories, measuringcooler/freezer temperatures and other requirements. They also will oversee the day to dayoperations as well as plan monthly for various events and deadlines throughout the year,including holiday turkey handouts and the community fundraiser.5. There are some lifting requirements of this position. When food arrives at the Food Bank, theDirector will instruct and supervise volunteers on where to place it. It is very helpful if theDirector is able to help and thus beneficial if they have the ability to pick up and carry boxes orcrates that weigh up to 30 lbs. They will also be expected to drive a box truck when needed topick up and transport food.The Director will have a direct reporting relationship with Annunciation Church administrationand will also maintain a relationship with the Food Bank’s Board of Advisors.
Required license or certification:
●Colorado Drivers license and auto insurance
Required education:
●Bachelor’s Degree preferred, High school or equivalent minimum.
Required language:
●Spanish speaking skills are highly desirable
Pay: $35,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80205
Title: Director of Twin Parishes Food Bank
Company: Annunciation Catholic Parish – Twin Parishes Food Bank
Location: Denver, CO
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