Lunchbox Express Program (LBX) Lead

Company Description:

JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need – regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded 150 years ago, we currently offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and provides the appropriate services all from one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.

We are very proud of our work culture, including recently completing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion assessment. JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, company-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, Extended Illness Bank, 401(k), 19 paid holidays and a generous leave program. JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary:

Works with the Program Manager, the LBX Program Lead will help ensure the success of all LBX operations. Primary responsibilities involve operations planning and implementation, volunteer coordination, marketing planning and implementation, and overseeing LBX drivers.  

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related human services degree, preferred.  

Experience:

• Requires 2-4 years’ experience in the social work or human services field.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Other:

• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates skills in preparing professional reports, documents.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, governmental oversight agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member with Agency staff, volunteers, and a diverse client base.
• Ability to work independently is essential.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be willing to step in to assist in the field, if necessary.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Lift up to 40 pounds in order to perform tasks such as transferring items (e.g., food and coolers), moving light equipment, etc. Bend, kneel, stoop, reach, crouch, perform push/pull motions in order to accomplish tasks such as lifting, carrying and placement of food containers, loading and unloading vehicles, inspection of vehicles, etc.
• Must pass physical and agility test.
• Ability to grasp or hold items in order to perform tasks such as handling food, containers, boxes, tools, etc.
• Must be able and comfortable driving a small bus and shuttle bus.
• Must have a good driving record and be 25 years of age.

Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Supervise and monitor daily operations including vehicles, volunteers, food inventory, warehouse, food delivery, scheduling, and staffing to ensure processes run smoothly during the summer.
• Be willing to step in and help in the field.
• Work with Agency staff and volunteers on planning for operations.
• Work with various State and non-profit organizations to identify service sites and develop distribution routes.
• Maintain appropriate inventory.
• Collect and report meal service.
• Develop, maintain, and disseminate the schedule of volunteers for all operational needs. Manage schedule changes.
• Ensure compliance with State requirements, including daily, weekly and summary paperwork. Provide support for audits/reviews, as needed. Provide other reports as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

Community Engagement:

• Assist with developing programs to fill gaps and serve clients more effectively.
• Develop community food resources through networking and partnerships.
• Respond to community requests.
• Identify new partners to deepen the impact of LBX.
• Assist with other food security programs, specifically the mobile food pantry, as time permits.

Compensation: $16.25 | $20.00| $24.00 per hour

FSA Status: Non-Exempt (Temp March-Aug)

How to Apply: 

Submit cover letter and resume to: Jean Marshall, Chief Human Resources Officer. [email protected]

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

COVID-19 considerations:

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.