Employment

Are you looking for a job that allows you to help others and truly make a difference? Do you want something you can take pride in? If so, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland wants you.  We are one team with one mission – to end hunger. Check out our current openings below to see how you can join our team and serve others. 

Job Listings

*All full time positions offer benefits including health care and dental insurance options, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and IRA with company match up to 3%. *

All positions must be able to: pass all required pre-employment tests; be reliable, punctual, and self-motivated; and have strong teamwork with outstanding work ethic.

To apply to any of the positions, download application above and submit completed application along with salary expectations and resume.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Full time position; ensure a high quality volunteer experience at our Volunteer Center, assist with recruiting volunteers, both onsite and offsite, including food distributions and Mobile Food Pantries. Coordinate volunteer recognition program and awareness of volunteers in social media. Also coordinate food and fund drives throughout our service area.

Hours currently are Monday-Friday, 8-5 p.m.; hours may change after COVID-19 CDC guidelines are lifted.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Volunteer Coordination including recruiting and scheduling groups, greeting and interacting with volunteers, entering volunteer information and data in BasicFunder program, tracking volunteer hours, and managing recognition programs.
• Coordinate community food and fund drives, including relationship building, scheduling, and tracking.
• Create and post volunteer information on social media and email to area newspapers.
• Create, produce and distribute client and volunteer stories both in written and video formats.
• Assist with Mobile Food Pantries by recruiting volunteers and promoting in both social media and traditional media.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required, post-secondary education a plus.
• Two or more years of experience in a volunteer coordinator position.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, creative programs, such as Publisher’s or Adobe programs.
• Social media knowledge and skills.

DONOR INFORMATION ANALYST

Full time position; maintain high quality data for the Development Department, which will be used in recording and maintaining database, and generate reports needed to analyze current and historical trends of donations. The Donor Information Analyst will also assist with coordination of grant cycles and direct mail campaigns.

Typical work schedule, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Days and hours are flexible to fit the needs of the FAKH mission.  

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Donation entry, including logging donations and balancing timely and accurate deposits, using BasicFunder software program.
• Analyze donations for proper coding, including the selection of campaigns, funds, and appeals for each donation to be processed.
• Process and mail or email donation thank you letters.
• Maintain development databases and execute month-end reports as necessary for Development and other FAKH teams.
• Maintain information and execute quarterly and annual reports for other departments, state, and national Feeding America office.
• Maintain funding reports for all awarded grants.
• Maintain donor information for newsletter, acquisition and cultivation direct mail campaigns.
• Assist in the coordination of direct mail campaigns, track results, and generate reporting.
• Identify current donors to enhance giving opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School education required. Post-secondary education a plus.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office.

RETAIL & MANUFACTURING COORDINATOR

Full time position; establish and maintain good relationships with all food donors and participating partner agencies throughout our 42 county service area. This will include, but is not limited to, retail store partners, regional food manufacturers, regional food distributors, and other donors.

Work schedule, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., hours are flexible to fit travel needs and time zones. Some occasional overnight stays may be necessary to travel 42 county service area.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Visit with retail stores, regional food manufacturers, regional food distributors, and other donors to encourage donations.
• Oversee, compile, and complete monthly reports for Feeding America and Regional Store Managers.
• Educate and monitor partner agencies in proper ways to receive donated product, including initial meetings, food safety, and establish pick-up times.
• Complete and maintain Food Safety Manager’s Certificate and Person in Charge.
• Support partner agencies that perform retail pick-ups.
• Work with Agency Services Department to arrange visits to stores with partner agencies to establish relationships, problem solve, educate, and reinforce perishable food donation procedures and policies.
• Coordinate the acquisition of necessary equipment for partner agencies to safely perform pick-ups, including thermal blankets, scales, reporting forms, etc.
• Establish and coordinate the Real-Time MealConnect Program.
• Provide courteous, helpful, and timely assistance to internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Retail store or food manufacturing experience a plus.
• Computer skills and data entry experience. Proficient use of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently without hands-on guidance.
• Comfortable with speaking and educating groups on necessary information while enforcing rules and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license.

BUSINESS OFFICE ASSOCIATE

Full time position; assist the Director of Finance & Administration and Agency Services Department. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Opens/sorts mail; prepare AP/AR and provide to appropriate depts.
• Process payroll.
• Answers phones and directs callers as appropriate.
• Assists in completion of monthly/annual financial reporting.
• Assists HR in completion of benefits enrollment, new hires, and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma required, post-secondary education a plus.
• Prior bookkeeping and payroll processing experience a plus.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

RETAIL PICK UP DRIVER

Full time position; pick up and process food donations from our participating retail store partners. Work schedule Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., however hours and days, including occasional Saturdays, can vary due to work demands.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Loading and unloading food using pallet jack, forklift and other MHE
• Pick up food donations from participating retail donors
• Process donated good and store in proper area.
• Perform vehicle inspection before and after each trip.
• Maintain appropriate driving and vehicle records.
• Maintain accurate paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Prior delivery or truck driving experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. is required.

Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is an equal opportunity employer.