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
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
This full time position will ensure a high quality volunteer experience at our Volunteer Center, assist with recruiting volunteers for Mobile Food Pantries, and coordinate food drives throughout our distribution area.
This position will work at our Volunteer Center located in Elizabethtown. Normal hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday work is often required (Sept. – April), one morning a month from 8 am – Noon.
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 scheduling and tracking.
- Update and post information on social media outlets – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- 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:
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in public relations, hospitality, marketing or other related area.
- 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 & social media.
- Knowledge of Adobe programs and other creative programs.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Pass all required pre-employment tests.
- Be reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
- Strong teamwork with outstanding work ethic.
To apply, email a resume with cover letter including salary expectations to mruehling@feedingamericaky.org.
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TRUCK DRIVER
We are hiring a CDL (A or B) truck driver to assist with emergency food deliveries for the next three months or longer. Main office and warehouse is located in Elizabethtown, all truck runs will begin from there.
Typical schedule Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., however hours and days can vary due to work demands. Deliveries made to 34 counties in central, south central, and western Kentucky.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
• loading and unloading food using pallet jack, forklift, and other MHE
• carrying out routine vehicle checks
•maintain accurate paperwork of deliveries
Requirements:
• prior truck driving experience
• valid driver’s license and CDL (class A or B)
• pass all required pre-employment tests
• be reliable, punctual and self-motivated
• strong teamwork with outstanding work ethic
For more information contact Wayne Tyree: wtyree@feedingamericaky.org or apply on website www.feedingamericaky.org.
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is an equal opportunity employer.
