The St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) is looking to solve the problem of food recovery and reduction of food waste in the region by building and maintaining relationships with donors, coordinating donation pickups, and ensuring that all food safety and handling guidelines are followed.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of food safety practices
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and simple inventory systems
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships
- Self-motivated and team-oriented
Responsibilities
- Help maintain positive working relationships with grocery stores, farms, and food donors.
- Coordinate donation pickups with grocery and farm partners.
- Communicate with drivers, warehouse teams, and volunteers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
- Track donation volumes and types using inventory and reporting tools.
- Help implement and reinforce proper food handling and safety procedures during donation activities.
- Monitor and report issues related to food safety, quality, or handling concerns.
- Support training efforts for staff, volunteers, and partners on food safety and donation best practices.
Other
- Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit coordination, logistics, agriculture, retail, or related fields.
- Experience: 1-2 years in a coordination, customer service, or food-related role preferred.
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Walking on hard concrete surfaces (in the Warehouse or the Volunteer Repackaging Center).
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience
