CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana currently has the current  positions available.  

Outreach Coordinator
Reports To: Director of Agency Relations and Programs 
Hours: M-F Part time, 28 hours a week, As scheduled, Weekends and Evenings Required
Class: Non-Exempt
 
Purpose of the Position:
 Provide all SNAP “gold” partner services as stated by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services in Caddo, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River, DeSoto and Bossier. Position requires regional travel, speaking to large groups of people and being available to work weekends.
 
Responsibilities and Duties:

•  Enroll a minimum of 100 clients per month through on-line application in the SNAP program at partner organizations sites and throughout the community.
• Train staff and volunteers at partner organizations to complete SNAP applications.
• Drive an hour or more to rural locations to provide SNAP program assistance. 
• Create a monthly, weekly and daily schedule of locations to visit. Confirm site’s participation and client’s participation prior to arrival.
• Complete SNAP applications on the phone and in person at various organizations and community locations.
• Report of number of application taken and records keeping.
• Visit, monitor and review potential food distribution organizations, delivery locations and meal programs.
• Participate in community events to represent the Food Bank on a regular basis.
• Public speaking to large and small groups to inform public of all services of the Food Bank.  

• Partnering with organizations and businesses in all service area but mainly rural parishes at least once a month to set up a table to take applications.
• Disseminate and Post fliers in the community in targeted neighborhoods, government offices, non-profit organizations, churches and businesses providing information on locations and dates/times that assistance with SNAP applications is provided
• Candidate must adhere to confidentiality requirements and be able to display empathy and serve any eligible client regardless of race, religion or personal beliefs.
• Attend and represent the Food Bank at various trade shows, events and community programs to distribute a minimum of 1,000 fliers per month.
• Assisting with program duties and paperwork organization
• Perform Clerical Duties in the Food Bank Office on a regular scheduled basis.
• Work at least 3 Saturdays per month
• Any duties requested by Supervisor or Executive Director

Skills:
 Interpersonal Skills: Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be willing to work in diverse environments to train agencies on how to take application and must be willing to work with low income clients on a daily basis.
 Interpersonal Relations: Candidate must maintain outstanding community relations with all program participants, agencies, and volunteers. Must have the ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills, must be a team player.
 Scheduling: Coordinate and Maintain working schedule of each program and implement dates of distribution. Must be able to meet tight deadlines and multi-task.
 Reporting and Records: Create and maintain accurate records for all programs and participants.  Record and Report all required qualification information to Executive Director, Director of Finance, Board of Directors, Feeding America and Government entities as needed.
 Public Speaking: Individual will effectively communicate to groups concerning the organization, its activities and its needs.
 Writing skills:  Excellent writing capabilities, able to develop clear and concise communications
 Scheduling:  Available nights and weekends, especially on Saturdays. Ability to schedule work for timely completion using Outlook or similar program. Must be able to meet tight deadlines and multi-task.
 Computer Skills:  Individual will create spreadsheets in Excel; PowerPoint presentations; and Word documents; and in house database and reporting systems.
 General Attributes:  Individual must be highly self-motivated to complete comprehensive responsibilities and duties of the Program Manager position.  Must be dependable, flexible, able to multitask, good communication skills, able to communicate complicated qualification and compliance information to agencies and program participants.  Must be able to work after hours and weekends as required. 
 Must maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License and an insured personal vehicle.

• Excellent Public Speaking Skills
• Must have excellent computer skills
• Flexibility with schedule changes
• Lifting is required, up to 40 pounds.
• Must be insurable by our company policy without significant problems in driving history during last 5 years.

 
Evaluation:
 Successful candidate will be evaluated monthly on the number of clients assisted measured by applications completed and outreach materials distributed.  
To apply: Please email your Resume and cover letter to agencyrelations@foodbanknla.org 

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We Serve The Following Parishes:
CADDO • BOSSIER • WEBSTER • CLAIBORNE • BIENVILLE • RED RIVER • DESOTO