Farm & Retail Donations Specialist at Arkansas Foodbank

Lexa Junction, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Donor Relations, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain Management, Retail Operations, Relationship Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Food Sourcing, Interpersonal Skills, Collaboration, Data Tracking

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description The Farm & Retail Donations Specialist develops and cultivates food donation partnerships in the Delta region, focusing on local farmers and retail partners. This role also supports daily operations at the Delta location, including receiving product and coordinating logistics, while serving as a key Arkansas Foodbank representative in the community. Arkansas Foodbank team members will demonstrate a commitment to our mission and to the fight against hunger in Arkansas. They must have a clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission and vision of Arkansas Foodbank and a desire to work with diverse populations. Team members must exemplify Arkansas Foodbank values while representing the organization at public, social, and business settings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Individuals in this position may occasionally work irregular hours as necessary. The Farm & Retail Donations Specialist will be comfortable learning new technology, as well as an eagerness to utilize Arkansas Foodbank software systems. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and a commitment to hunger relief. · Develop and maintain relationships with local farmers, retail stores, and other donors · Identify opportunities to increase donation volume and frequency · Coordinate farm and retail donations, including scheduling and logistics · Receive and document incoming shipments at the Delta location · Assist with daily operations and coordinator with Warehouse and Transportation teams · Conduct or assist with local donation pickups · Track donation activity and maintain donor records · Represent the Foodbank at community events and donor visits · Collaborate with internal teams and attend required meetings · Perform other duties as assigned · Ability to travel within the Delta region · Occasional evening or weekends as needed Qualifications The following qualifications are preferred for the candidate or employee, however, other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of management. · Associate degree, preferably in Business or a related field AND two years of experience in purchasing, or food sourcing, donor relations, purchasing, retail operations, supply chain, or related field, required; Bachelor preferred.. Skilled in the use of computer operations and software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel Valid Arkansas driver’s license and proof of insurance required Must pass a background check Must pass a preemployment drug screening

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain food donation partnerships with local farmers and retail partners in the Delta region. Manage daily operations at the Delta location, including receiving shipments and coordinating logistics with warehouse and transportation teams.