Assistant to the Food Bank Managers

Job Description :

Job information Assistant to the Food Bank Managers from the Company ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH DIOCESE OF HOUMA THIBODAUX , this latest Assistant to the Food Bank Managers job vacancy is located in the city Houma, LA located in the country United States

Job Responsibility :

The Assistant to the Food Bank Managers is responsible for the support in leadership and administration of all Diocesan Food Banks. The Assistant is also responsible for co-leading with managers the outreach programs in communities impacted by food insecurities, especially in partnership with Second Harvest and other non-profits.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with community and civic organizations, churches, volunteer groups, schools, and community centers. This position also is responsible for organizing volunteer groups for all food banks, training volunteers along with food bank managers, and works with Parish Social Ministry / Volunteer management ministry to ensure Catholic Charities initiatives and special outreach initiatives are implemented.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING :

• Assist the Food Bank Managers in the implementation of the mission and goals of Catholic Charities through strategic and program planning at all Diocesan Food Banks.
• Co-Lead with food bank managers all volunteer and outreach initiatives as well as organizing volunteer groups for Diocesan Food Banks and Second Harvest initiatives and the Bayou Region Distribution Center.
• Lead Thibodaux school backpack program and any other program initiatives which require organization, volunteer recruitment, implementation, communication via social media, and any required reporting for such initiatives.
• Ensure that the people who come to the Food Banks for help are treated with dignity and respect.
• Determine if clients are eligible for assistance with food and maintaining the files of those receiving assistance, including paper files, Second Harvest files, and Charity Tracker data entry.
• Serve as a liaison between the Food Bank, Church partners and community organizations and businesses, fostering good relations and communications.
• Assist the Food Bank Managers in ensuring that the agency is responsive to community needs and that new programs are developed and executed in response to changing community needs and according to the Criteria for Evaluating Proposed Programs for Catholic Charities.
• Assist food bank managers in the general fiscal management, including ordering food and other items; ensuring that the food bank is well stocked with food and household supplies at all times and timely acknowledging donations.
• Assist in building maintenance, repair and janitorial services and ensuring that the building is ready for inspections by the Department of Health.
• Serve as a fill into Food Banks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Food Bank Managers and / or Associate Director or Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY :

Education and / or Experience :

Other Skills and Requirements :

Work Schedule : 25-28 hours per week; Scheduled variable with Food Bank openings

For Consideration please submit :

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees by reason of race, color, religion

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