Gunnison Country Food Pantry - Food Security Coordinator

Service Description 

GCFP is looking for a self-motivated and passionate team member to help with the Food Pantry’s program administration and volunteer coordination. This position will be directly supervised by the Operations Coordinator and Pantry Manager with oversite from the Executive Director. We are looking for a team member dedicated to making a positive impact in the Gunnison Valley by working to better Pantry programs that reach those in need. Food Security Coordinator position will aid in program facilitation, such as recording and reporting information, working with program partners to support the initiative, and develop materials and program infrastructure as needed.

The Food Security Advocate position will assist in the development of GCFP robust volunteer program via assisting in volunteer recruitment, placement, retention, and recognition. Every year, GCFP has over 100 volunteers who donate time to feeding their neighbors. Additionally, the Food Security Coordinator must attend all Gunnison Community Health Coalition meetings as an active member and aid in administrative support such as note take and sub-group participation.

AmeriCorps Member Primary Responsibilities

·       Reporting and Recording of the following Pantry Programs:

o   Fresh Mobile Pantry

o   Gunni-Packs

o    Mini- Pantries

o   Volunteer names and hours

o   Healthy Snacks

·       Assist in Program Administration, such as coordination of food pick up/drop off/ Shopping for Pantry Programs, soliciting feedback, and providing suggestions on the following Programs:

·       Fresh Mobile Pantry

o   Gunni-Packs

o   Mini- Pantries

o   Volunteer names and hours

o   Healthy Snacks

·       Assist in Volunteer Coordination for the day-to-day Pantry operations and Pantry Programs:

o   Assist in scheduling volunteers for their shifts.

o   Assist in making follow up phone calls and emails

o   Manage GCFP’s online volunteer inquiry form.

o   Assist in orientating volunteers to the Pantry and specific shift.

o   Assist with Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: Table at one event/location per-month to recruit volunteers.

o   Develop volunteer recruitment materials; brochure, poster, QRT sheet, etc.

o   Coordinate the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event.

·       Gunnison Community Health Coalition

o   Attend all Gunnison Community Health Coalition meetings.

o   Support GCHC administratively such as note taking, sub-group participation, and attending GCHC initiatives and programs.