Position is open until filled
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JOB TITLE: Events and Outreach Coordinator, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Communications Manager
SALARY RANGE: $18–$23/Hour DOE
SUPERVISES: None
JOB SUMMARY: To coordinate and support events including but not limited to food drives, and nurture partnerships to benefit The Food Depot, in support of its mission and in accordance with approved policies, strategies and plans
Principal Responsibilities:
Coordinates details for participation in events hosted by other entities to benefit The Food Depot
Updates and implements fundraising and event guidelines with guidance of the development director and communications manager
Is the lead coordinator for major events sponsored by The Food Depot
Schedules, tracks and enters data for food and product drives and issues letters of appreciation to their donors
Develops content and updates website pages as delegated by the communications manager
Develops newsletter content related to special events and food drives
Expands relationships with external constituents and key sectors including individual donors, foundations, businesses and corporations, elected officials, government entities, associations, and other hunger organizations and community groups to expand The Food Depot’s presence in the community.
Partners with other entities, as appropriate, for mutual benefit to accomplish The Food Depot’s mission and leverage resources
Solicits, schedules, and executes outreach opportunities to raise awareness about The Food Depot
Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests
Complies with all The Food Depot policies, procedures and systems
Is consistently at work and on time
Performs related duties as required or assigned; assists other departments as requested; may work evenings and weekends, as needed
The ideal candidate will have:
-Previous nonprofit experience
-Experience managing multiple, ongoing projects
-Proficiency in managing a website platform for content updates (The Food Depot currently utilizes WordPress)
-Experience taking informal photos and gathering event-related content to share with different departments
Requirements of the Position
Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant work experience (fundraising, event coordination, communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management)
Maintain consistent communication with all departments to ensure event success
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
Excellent computer skills including experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office and a graphic design platform
Must be a self-starter and well organized
Must be effective at interpersonal communication and a team player
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet established goals and deadlines
Detail-oriented as well as big picture-focused
Must be able to multi-task
Excellent time management skills
Must have access to the Internet/email when not in the headquarters
Must be willing to work some overtime, evenings and weekends
Must be willing to occasionally travel and use personal vehicle as necessary in the performance of work-related activities; travel and mileage expenses will be reimbursed
Must be committed to The Food Depot’s mission and be able to maintain strong, positive, collegial working relationship with staff, Board members, donors, volunteers and partner agencies
Must be willing to contribute to maintaining an ethical, smooth and efficient working environment with staff, Board and others. A sense of humor is appreciated.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests
Complies with all The Food Depot policies, procedures and systems
Employment Requirements
Negative Pre-employment Drug Screening
Negative COVID Test and Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Physical Environment
Employee will spend 60% of the time working at a stationary computer terminal, 25% at outreach events and 15% conducting internal and external verbal and written communications
Position functions in an office, warehouse and outdoor environment
Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.
This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.