Job Duties and Responsibilities

·         Visit partner sites during food distribution and service operation to ensure their compliance with program regulations and complete required visit documentation.

·         Communicate findings of site visits to Program Manager and, if directed, discuss the findings from a site visit with the site director and conduct follow-up site visits.

·         Maintain accurate program files, site records and visit documentation.

·         Conduct outreach activities to identify and develop potential new sites to partner with Northern Illinois Food Bank. 

·         Conduct training and technical assistance sessions to small and large groups for partner site staff.

·         In addition to monitoring, assist with BackPack Program duties including monthly reporting, invoicing, and training.

·         Assist in logistical and administrative tasks related to site training sessions, site visit schedules, meals delivery, and by providing current information to food service vendors.

·         Will also assist with data entry as it relates to daily meal count information, invoicing, and site information.

·         Attend and participate in program training sessions provided by Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), USDA, and Feeding America.

·         Engender a positive relationship with all community and agency partners to ensure maximum utilization and involvement of NIFB.

·         Other duties that may be requested by the Program Manager in order to properly operate the program or contribute to the work of NIFB.

Skills, Education, & Experience

·         Bachelor’s Degree

·         Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

·         Proven effectiveness in developing and delivering presentations

·         Attention to detail

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. 

·         High workload capacity

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and position self on a stool as necessary. This position does require the employee to drive to our partner locations to monitor for compliance on a daily basis. Drivers license and reliable transportation is required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position.

EEO Statement
Northern Illinois Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). 

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