FOOD BANK MANAGER:

Under the direction of the Director of Programs, the FBM will be responsible for overseeing the operation at all LiftUp Food Bank sites (currently Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek) and LiftUp Community Food boxes, including volunteer scheduling, food ordering, receiving food donations, receipting donation, overseeing Grocery Rescue programs and reporting to appropriate agencies, as well as overseeing operation of the LiftUp Community Garden.

The FBM will supervise the Food Resource Coordinator and Food Bank staff and volunteers.

The FBM will ensure that the LiftUp Food Bank is in compliance with all state and federal guidelines and is operated in a safe manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Lead the Food Bank team in providing food and compassionate service to our clients
Hire (assist with), develop, coach and retain Food Bank staff
Train, schedule and retain Food Bank and Community Garden volunteers
Ensure Food Bank and Community Garden operate safely, efficiently, effectively and in a financially responsible manner

Supervises Food Resource Coordinator, Food Bank Program Assistants, Volunteers and Community Service Workers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Follow personal health and sanitation protocols necessitated by any health emergency (like COVID-19) and safe business best practices

Know, follow and, when necessary, create safety and sanitation procedures, with a particular focus on safe work practices at all times

Supervise, schedule and train Food Resource Coordinator, Food Bank and Community Garden Volunteers on a daily basis, and conduct one-on-one meetings with employees

Prepare, maintain, and submit all reports and, if requested, grants, in an accurate, timely fashion, according to established requirements

Oversee Food Bank and USDA Programs, including but not limited to: Rocket Pack Programs, Adopt-A-Shelf, ProDo, Local Food for Local People, CSFP, TEFAP, and prepare all necessary reports

Assist in preparation of budget for Food Banks and Community Garden and practice financial responsibility in the best interest of LiftUp

Purchase food following budgetary and program guidelines; maintain cost control, itemize receipts

Ensure that food donations are handled appropriately according to health and safety standards

Ensure restocking of food shelves, track inventory, maintain quality control, ensure appropriate quantity and quality of inventory

Plan and promote holiday efforts

Coordinate, with Development Director, external resources for food drives and needed food donations

Travel as needed to provide back-up assistance at all Food Banks, distributing food and ensuring that necessary paperwork and data entry are completed

Supervise all areas of Food Bank and Community Garden as needed

Coordinate and assist as needed with Food Bank fundraising programs

Attend monthly staff meetings, program leadership meetings, and other community meetings as needed

Maintain a clean work environment pursuant to county health codes

Break down and recycle boxes

Minimize and manage food waste-utilize composter, work with local farmers and ranchers to coordinate food waste pick-up, expiration dates

Attend trainings as needed and required (e.g. FBR, county)

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community partners, including: local grocery stores; schools; churches; human service agencies; donors; vendors, volunteers; and food drive organizers, restaurants, businesses, and government agencies

Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A combination of experience, knowledge and skills to perform the essential duties is required and is typically represented by a Bachelor of Arts in related field, or degree in Business Management or Administration preferred and/or 2-4 years related experience
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Ability to follow, create, manage and train safety, sanitation and mitigation protocols

Ability to maintain safe and clean operations

Ability to speak Spanish preferred

Supervisory, management, coordination, scheduling, staffing, and training experience is strongly preferred

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to problem-solve quickly and calmly under high stress conditions

Ability to work comfortably with people from various socio-economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds

Ideal qualities: compassion, discernment, discretion, high attention to detail, self-motivation, self-discipline, organization, leadership

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusion

Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple I-Pads, Google sheets, data entry, and ability to quickly learn and use new programs is required

Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift and carry items weighing up to and occasionally more than 50 pounds with help; or up to 25 pounds repetitively

Valid Colorado driver's license, proof of insurance, and road-worthy personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement will be provided)

Background check required
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BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Days, 401(k), short- and long-term disability plan, supplemental insurance, group term life insurance

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FOOD BANK MANAGER