Mobile Hope Market Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Salvation Army

Kalispell Corps

 

POSITION TITLE:                 Mobile Hope Market Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:                     Social Services 

STATUS:                               REGULAR - PART TIME, NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISOR:                      CORPS OFFICER – LT. SEAN PEASE

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

 

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

 

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Mobile Hope Market Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of all Hope Market Programs associated with The Salvation Army in Kalispell, Montana.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, facilitate and oversee food distributions and any other program/event associated with the Hope Market.
• Drive Mobile Hope Market to and from distribution sites.
• Clean, maintain, and stock Mobile Hope Market in preparation for distributions.
• Check temperatures and equipment to ensure they are working properly, maintaining logs as needed.
• Pick up donations from local grocery stores and food banks in coordination with the Custodian/Driver.
• Weigh and log donations as required by funding agreements with support of the Corps Officer and/or Social Service Coordinator as appropriate.
• Coordinate and train volunteers for Hope Market programing.
• Ensure the health and safety of program participants while maintaining a clean and safe work area and following applicable Salvation Army Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) policies and local, state and federal safety policies.
• Prepare and set up communication with program participants, volunteers and co-workers.
• Maintain all hope market records, tracking and paperwork (program registrations, distribution record, etc.) and work with the Social Service Coordinator to enter them into the digital database.
• Ensure compliance with requirements for all funding sources is met with support of the Corps Officer and/or Social Service Coordinator as appropriate.
• Report monthly and yearly stats to appropriate programs and agencies on time with support of Corps Officer and/or Social Service Coordinator as appropriate.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required, including but not limited to Protecting the Mission – child safety training, and The Salvation Army fleet safety training.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to employee dress codes at all times when working.
• Shop for supplies as needed.
• Assist with seasonal efforts, which may include but are not limited to: Christmas Intake/Distribution, Kettle fund-raising program drop off/pick up, counting, and data entry.
• Assist with feeding program coverage when necessary (help cook and serve breakfast and/or lunch)
• Other duties as assigned by Corps Officer(s).

 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous customer service or social service work is beneficial
• Previous Salvation Army work or volunteer experience is beneficial

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be up to date on all Salvation Army programs and able to promote them with members of the community.
• Must have the ability to relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Be flexible and open to new ideas, concepts, and ways of doing things while keeping pace with multiple priorities.
• Have the ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to use basic office equipment such as phone systems, printer and copier machines and a computer.
• A valid and current State of Montana drivers’ license.
• Age 21 for driving responsibilities, and ability to pass a State of Montana motor vehicle check as well as complete The Salvation Army driving test.

 

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office suite
• Able to work with multiple social media platforms
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermitte