Nonprofit
Published 9/15/25 10:49PM

Food Distribution Traffic Team Lead

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cincinnati, OH
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    5 hours a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Veterans
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Able to stand for 4 or more hours outside in all weather conditions.

    Description

    Food Distribution Traffic Team Lead

    We have a monthly Military & Veterans Food Distribution each month serving over 100 at-risk military and veterans with food items. Do you have a Logistic Brain? Do you enjoy serving the military community? This might be a great fit for you!

    Job Duties for Food Distribution Traffic Team Coordinator:

    1. Traffic Management
      • Oversee the flow of vehicles during food distribution events.
      • Ensure smooth and safe traffic operations.
      • Ensure all of the registered attendees are signed in and served.
    2. Volunteer Coordination
      • Recruit, train, and supervise traffic team volunteers.
      • Schedule and assign tasks to traffic team volunteers.
    3. Safety Enforcement
      • Implement and enforce safety protocols for vehicles and pedestrians.
      • Provide safety training to traffic team volunteers and participants.
    4. Communication
      • Serve as the point of contact for traffic-related inquiries.
      • Coordinate with distribution site volunteers.
    5. Planning and Setup
      • Assist in planning traffic logistics for distribution events.
      • Set up traffic cones, signs, and barriers or coordinate with your volunteer team to execute.
    6. Problem-Solving
      • Address traffic issues and resolve conflicts on-site.
      • Adapt plans as needed to ensure efficient traffic flow.
    7. Record Keeping
      • Ensure all records of attendees for the event are updated and given to Soldiers' Angels
      • Report on traffic management outcomes and areas for improvement.

    Time Committment: 5-10 hours a month. Must be available on the 4th Friday of each month. 7:30 am-1:00 pm. Some Fridays will vary due to holidays and other scheduling conflicts.

    Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

    For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jana at jevans@soldiersangels.org.

    Location

    On-site
    Cincinnati VA Medical Center, 3200 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio, US
    3200 Vine St.

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