Overview
Hunger Relief Lead Jobs in Nashville, Tennessee, USA at Center for Nonprofit Management
Catholic Charities:
Diocese of Nashville
Shift:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Flexible SchedulingAllowed)
Catholic Charities was founded in 1962 with the mission of providing holistic care within Middle Tennessee. Our programs consist of homelessnessprevention, re-housing, food distribution, emergency materials, utility payments, refugee resettlement, clinical counseling, adoption, family support, parenting, and multi-pronged community support through neighborhood-embedded family resource centers.
Catholic Charities is an established non-profit and is still growing year after year. If you are seeking a job withpurposethen you are finally home.
JOB SUMMARY
The position of Hunger Relief Lead Specialist will be under the direction of the Program Manager and will assist with daily operations of Hunger Relief Programming, primarily in a congregate meal setting.
Job Responsibilities
Regularly assists in supervising volunteer groups of all ages in hunger relief programs.
Communicates and regularly updates multiple community partners/agencies to best assist guests and clients.
Greets guests and collects data around guest numbers, demographics, meals served, and assistance provided.
Assists with inventory of supplies in all programs.
Assists with loading and unloading of supplies and food.
Able to manage all aspects of the daily operations without on-site supervision.
Ensures food pantry and congregate meal site kitchen and dining room cleanliness and maintenance standards are maintained.
Maintains accurate client/program records regarding services provided according to Agency guidelines, using the database(s) provided by the agency and within the Agency’s time frame.
Actively participates in supervision sessions, periodic team meetings, and training as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma with 2 or more years of experience or associate degree.
Prior experience working with in-crisis populations of various mental health concerns, and economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds is preferred.
This position requiresflexibilityin the schedule. Work is performed at multiple sites. Programming at Holy Name begins at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Other locations include the Catholic Pastoral Center, St. Stephen’s Catholic Community, and other locations as program needs evolve.
Ability to lift 35 lbs repeatedly.
Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with people across multiple language barriers.
Skills in Trauma-informed de-escalation.
Must be able to work on a team, but also independently with little direction.
Ability to usecritical thinkingto help bring solutions to problems.
A strong sense of andrespectfor confidentiality concerning participants and fellow employees.
Flexibilitywith work schedule and responding to team and client needs.
Strong written and oralcommunication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to learn databases and other systems.
A current driver’s license is required. Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation.
Ability to coordinate and communicate with multiple organizations on projects.
Catholic Charities of Tennessee is an equal-opportunity employer. Catholic Charities does not discriminate in regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other …
Title: Hunger Relief Lead
Company: Center for Nonprofit Management
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact
