About

• Description

About Operation Food Search

• Founded in 1981, Operation Food Search is a hunger relief organization that provides food, nutrition education and innovative programs in order to reduce food insecurity and increase equitable access to food. We serve 200,000 people every month through a network of 330 partners in 25 counties in Missouri and Illinois. We use a combination of immediate food assistance and supportive services, while also working on long-term solutions and systemic changes to help solve the problem of hunger.

• Our Mission is to heal hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions that provide food today and help create a hunger-free tomorrow.
• Our Vision is a region where everyone has equitable access to the food they need to lead healthy lives.

Our Goals are to

• Meet the immediate need for food for children, individuals and families by providing high-quality nutrition through our distribution network.
• Empower long-term skills through nutrition education and by teaching how to shop and prepare healthy food on a budget.
• Champion change through advocacy, innovative programs and by addressing systemic inequities.
• For more information about OFS, please visit our website at www.operationfoodsearch.org.

Position Summary

• Reporting to the Director of Development, the Volunteer and Food Drive Manager is responsible for the overall administration and management of volunteer programs and community food and fund drives.

Essential Functions

• Food & Fund Drive Management
• Oversee the logistics involving food and fund drives with a focus on growth in food donations.
• Manage at least one community food drive per quarter with a focus of increasing food donations over previous years. (e.g. Tackle Hunger, Shop Out Hunger, Canstruction Event).
• Support fund drives by helping donors maximize their efforts on behalf of OFS.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery logistics with OFS Operations team and donors, recording all food donations in the appropriate platforms.
• Volunteer Program Management
• Serve as direct supervisor of the the Volunteer Coordinator
• Lead all aspects of volunteer recruitment, onboarding, orientation, tracking, and evaluation.
• Develop and manage volunteer policies, procedures, and standards of volunteer service.
• Maintain an accessible internal calendar of volunteer activities.
• Ensure volunteers are effectively placed to support various OFS programs, including warehouse, nutrition education, out-of-school meals, special events, development, and general administration.
• Collaborate with OFS staff to assess and fill volunteer needs.
• Create specialized events, such as family volunteer nights or themed service days, to engage new volunteers.
• Develop age-appropriate volunteer tasks that are both educational and impactful.
• Oversee the use and operations of the OFS Volunteer Center.
• In collaboration with senior leaders, create annual financial program budget and administer program within the annual financial budget.
• Volunteer Recognition & Retention
• Plan and manage an annual Volunteer Recognition Event to celebrate contributions and encourage long-term engagement.
• Implement recognition strategies to highlight volunteer impact throughout the year.
• Foster a culture of appreciation through consistent acknowledgment of volunteers’ efforts.
• Community Engagement
• Represent Operation Food Search as a speaker, presenter, or representative at networking events, volunteer fairs, United Way rallies, corporate engagements and community organizations.
• Identify and participate in relevant community events to promote volunteer and internship opportunities.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote volunteer opportunities via social media and community outreach.
• Reporting
• Gather feedback from volunteers to continuously improve engagement strategies.
• Conduct surveys with Volunteer Groups and Food Drive participants; use insights to refine programs.
• Generate reports from operational databases for internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with 3-5 years of experience, ideally in a non-profit or community-oriented setting
• Experience supervising and leading volunteers in a fast-paced setting
• Fundraising experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion for the OFS mission
• Experience building strong relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to connect with diverse types of organizations: schools, businesses, government, faith organizations, etc.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office: Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to learn new database systems, including Donor Perfect and Galaxy
• Strong judge of character
• Public speaking/facilitation skills
• Conflict management skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a larger staff team
• Knowledge of volunteerism and volunteer management best practices
• Existing knowledge and experience with Galaxy and Donor Perfect

Special Requirements

• Occasional travel required for meetings, events, and conferences
• Flexibility in working hours for occasional special events after-hours or weekend activities
• Willingness to volunteer for other OFS duties that don’t fall under regular job duties

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Position will use a pallet jack and other tools in a busy warehouse setting

• Benefits – FT Positions
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• HSA, HRA, and FSA
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and sick time, paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability income
• Company paid term life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary employee paid term life and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness support
• Potential for student loan forgiveness, if qualified

• Location: 1644 Lotsie Blvd., Overland, MO 63132

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.