Southwest PA Specialist (Two-year Temporary Role) at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

Duquesne, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Coordination, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Meeting Facilitation, Compliance Support, Problem Solving, Organization Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description At Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, we are dedicated to fostering equity and inclusion. Our organization thrives when every member of the community we serve is included in the conversations, helping us ensure that all our neighbors have sufficient access to food. We invite candidates from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, and abilities, to join our team. Job Title: Temporary Southwest PA Specialist Reports to: Manager of Network Growth and Compliance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Programs Duration: This is a temporary full-time position that is exacted to last an estimated duration of two-years Job Summary: The Southwest PA Specialist is a local resident of Washington County who has a passion for improving food security. The Specialist will provide support to the Collective Impact Initiatives, Partner Network and Food Recovery teams. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Work closely with and support the Collective Impact Specialist assigned to Washington County Support the scheduling and facilitation of working group meetings Coordinate and lead subcommittee meetings Complement and support the work of the Network Growth and Compliance Coordinator assigned to Washington County. Tasks may include: - Visiting partners - Providing customer service to partners - Providing back-end support to help partners complete compliance requirements - Field, investigate and resolve complaints - Participate in Impact Grant review meetings - Support partners with Link2Feed usage Act as the point person for new projects or initiatives that develop within the County as part of the Food Bank’s strategic plan and operational response plan efforts Support the food recovery team in the expansion of food recovery programming and coordination in Washington County. Other duties as assigned. Programs Generalist Support Tasks Support other Food Bank programs teams as needed, including: Providing onsite and/or planning support for distributions Conducting SNAP outreach Supporting child nutrition programs and outreach Providing SNAP application assistance Required Characteristics, Abilities & Skills: Resident of Washington County; position will be based out of and fully immersed within that county, with some potential for travel and support across our service area. Deep passion for eliminating hunger and its root causes. Passion for economic, social and racial justice issues. Outstanding interpersonal skills: good listener and thoughtful respondent; positive influencer. Demonstrated conflict management skills. Disposition and willingness to innovate, problem solve, test, fail and adjust. Project coordination and organization skills; ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail; meet deadlines, ability to handle interruptions, and produce timely, accurate work. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience, and previous Human Service experience preferred. Minimum of five years’ experience working with planning and consulting. Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service to diverse populations—including seniors, volunteers, and others. Impeccable organizational, clerical, and communication skills. First-hand, in-depth knowledge of the communities within Washington County. Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Demonstrated experience with conflict management. Experience working cooperatively within and across teams; belief in the value and power of participatory decision-making. Valid driver’s license. Ability to obtain Act 33/34 Clearances Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Responsibilities

The Specialist supports Collective Impact Initiatives, Partner Network, and Food Recovery teams specifically within Washington County. Key duties include facilitating working group meetings, assisting partners with compliance and Link2Feed, and supporting SNAP outreach and child nutrition programs.