Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Who We Are
At the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, our mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone--of every race, gender, sexuality, age and income--deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger.
Job Summary
As an Advocacy Coordinator, you will drive strategic advocacy efforts to address hunger and food insecurity within our community. Your role will involve providing essential aid in coordinating internal and external stakeholders, managing databases and trackers, and facilitating advocacy events and initiatives. Additionally, you will empower community members and partner agencies to advocate for hunger prevention policies through grassroots organizing, storytelling, and digital engagement. By leveraging your expertise in advocacy assistance, grassroots organizing, and outreach and education, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to alleviate hunger and create lasting change within our community.
A Day in the Life
Advocacy Assistance
Update and maintain databases and advocacy trackers.
Attend community and/or coalition meetings and serve as a representative of the Regional Food Bank.
Coordinate logistics and assist in planning for advocacy events, campaigns and initiatives (including but not limited to: Hunger Action Month, Feeding Across the Aisle, Anti-Hunger Day at the Capitol).
Provide staff assistance for the Regional Food Bank’s Policy Advisory Committee
Grassroots Organizing
Oversee neighbor engagement program, Magnify Oklahoma, to uplift neighbor’s experiences with food insecurity.
Gather stories that amplify the lived experiences of Oklahomans facing hunger and contextualize datapoints for elected officials and stakeholders when weighing policy options that impact their constituents.
Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuously improve advocacy efforts.
Develop and distribute messaging and materials to educate the public and raise awareness of the organization’s policy priorities.
Participate in coalition meetings and stay up to date on state level current issues.
Your Impact
Advocacy Assistance:
Align all stakeholders to drive initiatives.
Increased aid for hunger prevention efforts.
Strengthen the Regional Food Bank’s impact by tracking progress, identifying areas for improvement and making data-driven recommendations.
Leadership and Mentoring :
Foster emerging pioneers in the field.
Foster a new generation of advocates committed to addressing hunger and poverty.
Ensure diverse voices and perspectives are heard .
Communication:
Mobilize individuals and partners to advocate for hunger prevention policies.
Humanize the issue and provide compelling evidence for policy outcomes.
Foster humanity and knowledge among policy makers and stakeholders.
Outreach and Education:
Expand the Regional Food Bank reach and deepen the knowledge surrounding hunger.
Foster informed discussions and drive innovative solutions.
Leverage digital engagement platforms to amplify the advocacy efforts.
Empower individuals to take action in aid of hunger prevention policies.
Other Duties as Assigned
Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your supervisor, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
How you have spent your time:
Working for at least two to four years with grassroots organizing, advocacy, communications, social work and/or legislative activity.
Bachelor’s or professional degree in a related field preferred, or combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
How you have spent your time:
Obtaining trauma-informed care certification.
Your Environment
Environmentally controlled with no exposure to extreme changes in the weather and limited exposure to humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. No exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise and/or vibrations. Work generally performed in an office environment. Travel may be required for assignments, meetings and training. Weekend and/or holiday hours may be required.
Physical Demands
The company will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Utilize multi-limb coordination and flexibility combined with control precision to perform fine motor skills including finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, arm-hand steadiness, in order to push, pull or lift objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Utilizes multi-limb coordination to balance on even surfaces, stoop, kneel, stand and walk, reach over shoulders or below the knees. Must employ the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies.
We'll Take Care of You
The Regional Food Bank offers a combination of competitive benefit plans and work-life assistance: - 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and basic life insurance. - Long-term disability - Supplemental life insurance - 401(K) retirement plan - Paid parental leave - Flexible spending accounts - Holiday savings program - Paid time off (based on years of service) and 11 paid holidays plus three floating holidays. - Wellness events Benefits will vary depending on the type of position and are subject to change at the discretion of the Regional Food Bank.
EEO Statement
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Who We Are
At the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, our mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone--of every race, gender, sexuality, age and income--deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger.
Job Summary
As an Advocacy Coordinator, you will drive strategic advocacy efforts to address hunger and food insecurity within our community. Your role will involve providing essential aid in coordinating internal and external stakeholders, managing databases and trackers, and facilitating advocacy events and initiatives. Additionally, you will empower community members and partner agencies to advocate for hunger prevention policies through grassroots organizing, storytelling, and digital engagement. By leveraging your expertise in advocacy assistance, grassroots organizing, and outreach and education, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to alleviate hunger and create lasting change within our community.
A Day in the Life
Advocacy Assistance
Update and maintain databases and advocacy trackers.
Attend community and/or coalition meetings and serve as a representative of the Regional Food Bank.
Coordinate logistics and assist in planning for advocacy events, campaigns and initiatives (including but not limited to: Hunger Action Month, Feeding Across the Aisle, Anti-Hunger Day at the Capitol).
Provide staff assistance for the Regional Food Bank’s Policy Advisory Committee
Grassroots Organizing
Oversee neighbor engagement program, Magnify Oklahoma, to uplift neighbor’s experiences with food insecurity.
Gather stories that amplify the lived experiences of Oklahomans facing hunger and contextualize datapoints for elected officials and stakeholders when weighing policy options that impact their constituents.
Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuously improve advocacy efforts.
Develop and distribute messaging and materials to educate the public and raise awareness of the organization’s policy priorities.
Participate in coalition meetings and stay up to date on state level current issues.
Your Impact
Advocacy Assistance:
Align all stakeholders to drive initiatives.
Increased aid for hunger prevention efforts.
Strengthen the Regional Food Bank’s impact by tracking progress, identifying areas for improvement and making data-driven recommendations.
Leadership and Mentoring :
Foster emerging pioneers in the field.
Foster a new generation of advocates committed to addressing hunger and poverty.
Ensure diverse voices and perspectives are heard .
Communication:
Mobilize individuals and partners to advocate for hunger prevention policies.
Humanize the issue and provide compelling evidence for policy outcomes.
Foster humanity and knowledge among policy makers and stakeholders.
Outreach and Education:
Expand the Regional Food Bank reach and deepen the knowledge surrounding hunger.
Foster informed discussions and drive innovative solutions.
Leverage digital engagement platforms to amplify the advocacy efforts.
Empower individuals to take action in aid of hunger prevention policies.
Other Duties as Assigned
Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your supervisor, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
How you have spent your time:
Working for at least two to four years with grassroots organizing, advocacy, communications, social work and/or legislative activity.
Bachelor’s or professional degree in a related field preferred, or combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
How you have spent your time:
Obtaining trauma-informed care certification.
Your Environment
Environmentally controlled with no exposure to extreme changes in the weather and limited exposure to humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. No exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise and/or vibrations. Work generally performed in an office environment. Travel may be required for assignments, meetings and training. Weekend and/or holiday hours may be required.
Physical Demands
The company will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Utilize multi-limb coordination and flexibility combined with control precision to perform fine motor skills including finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, arm-hand steadiness, in order to push, pull or lift objects. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Utilizes multi-limb coordination to balance on even surfaces, stoop, kneel, stand and walk, reach over shoulders or below the knees. Must employ the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies.
We'll Take Care of You
The Regional Food Bank offers a combination of competitive benefit plans and work-life assistance: - 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and basic life insurance. - Long-term disability - Supplemental life insurance - 401(K) retirement plan - Paid parental leave - Flexible spending accounts - Holiday savings program - Paid time off (based on years of service) and 11 paid holidays plus three floating holidays. - Wellness events Benefits will vary depending on the type of position and are subject to change at the discretion of the Regional Food Bank.
EEO Statement
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
3355 S Purdue, Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Who We Are
At the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, our mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger.
A Day in the Life
Representing the Food Bank:
Represent the Food Bank professionally and courteously to volunteers.
Foster relationships with volunteers to help the mission.
Creating a Safe Environment:
Ensure cleanliness in volunteer work areas (break rooms, repack rooms, restrooms).
Prepare and stock necessary supplies for volunteer activities.
Coordinating Volunteer Activities:
Set up daily volunteer activities with all required materials ready.
Train and supervise volunteer groups during their work.
Maintaining Records and Feedback:
Keep accurate records and activity reports on product worked and volunteer participation.
Provide feedback from volunteer activities to Volunteer Center leadership.
Demonstrating Enthusiasm and Communication:
Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for the Food Bank's mission.
Inform volunteers about other opportunities to help the Food Bank (volunteering at program sites, donating food, and funds).
Facilitating Volunteer Experience:
Greet and give tours of the Food Bank to volunteer groups.
Clean and prepare workstations and break rooms for the next volunteer group.
Promoting Innovation and Partnership:
Maintain positive working relationships with all Food Bank departments.
Assist in designing specific tasks for volunteers to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Participate in process improvement teams and recommend innovative solutions.
Food Safety and Compliance:
Adhere to food safety standards, including AIB best practices.
Synergy and Flexibility:
Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
Learning and Proficiency:
Willingness to learn and assist volunteers with Give Pulse.
Mastery of Volunteer Center talking points.
Proficiency in software and technology used by the Volunteer Center.
Training and Public Speaking:
Proficiency in setting up and training for all volunteer projects.
Willingness to take part in public speaking training related to discussing the Food Bank's mission with volunteers.
Begin training in one of three core competencies: Inventory, Food Safety/PPC, or Internal Special Events.
Completion of customer service training.
Your Impact
Volunteer Engagement and Retention :
Positive relationships with volunteers.
Volunteers stay engaged.
Volunteers continue to contribute time and effort to the mission.
Increased Efficiency:
Volunteer groups are well-prepared and productive.
Efficiency in repackaging food items, stocking supplies, and maintaining a clean environment.
Can focus on their tasks without unnecessary interruptions.
Mission Advancement:
Efficient and well-coordinated volunteer program.
Greater impact on the mission.
Community Outreach:
Positive connections with volunteers.
Attracts new supporters and donors to the organization.
Data and Feedback:
Assess the impact of volunteer efforts.
Identify areas for improvement.
Know experiences and make necessary adjustments to enhance the volunteer program.
This position entails overseeing volunteer workers, providing guidance, coordinating their efforts, and offering consultations for all volunteer-related activities.
Who We Are
At the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, our mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger.
A Day in the Life
Representing the Food Bank:
Represent the Food Bank professionally and courteously to volunteers.
Foster relationships with volunteers to help the mission.
Creating a Safe Environment:
Ensure cleanliness in volunteer work areas (break rooms, repack rooms, restrooms).
Prepare and stock necessary supplies for volunteer activities.
Coordinating Volunteer Activities:
Set up daily volunteer activities with all required materials ready.
Train and supervise volunteer groups during their work.
Maintaining Records and Feedback:
Keep accurate records and activity reports on product worked and volunteer participation.
Provide feedback from volunteer activities to Volunteer Center leadership.
Demonstrating Enthusiasm and Communication:
Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for the Food Bank's mission.
Inform volunteers about other opportunities to help the Food Bank (volunteering at program sites, donating food, and funds).
Facilitating Volunteer Experience:
Greet and give tours of the Food Bank to volunteer groups.
Clean and prepare workstations and break rooms for the next volunteer group.
Promoting Innovation and Partnership:
Maintain positive working relationships with all Food Bank departments.
Assist in designing specific tasks for volunteers to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Participate in process improvement teams and recommend innovative solutions.
Food Safety and Compliance:
Adhere to food safety standards, including AIB best practices.
Synergy and Flexibility:
Must be able to work in a team-based environment.
Learning and Proficiency:
Willingness to learn and assist volunteers with Give Pulse.
Mastery of Volunteer Center talking points.
Proficiency in software and technology used by the Volunteer Center.
Training and Public Speaking:
Proficiency in setting up and training for all volunteer projects.
Willingness to take part in public speaking training related to discussing the Food Bank's mission with volunteers.
Begin training in one of three core competencies: Inventory, Food Safety/PPC, or Internal Special Events.
Completion of customer service training.
Your Impact
Volunteer Engagement and Retention :
Positive relationships with volunteers.
Volunteers stay engaged.
Volunteers continue to contribute time and effort to the mission.
Increased Efficiency:
Volunteer groups are well-prepared and productive.
Efficiency in repackaging food items, stocking supplies, and maintaining a clean environment.
Can focus on their tasks without unnecessary interruptions.
Mission Advancement:
Efficient and well-coordinated volunteer program.
Greater impact on the mission.
Community Outreach:
Positive connections with volunteers.
Attracts new supporters and donors to the organization.
Data and Feedback:
Assess the impact of volunteer efforts.
Identify areas for improvement.
Know experiences and make necessary adjustments to enhance the volunteer program.
This position entails overseeing volunteer workers, providing guidance, coordinating their efforts, and offering consultations for all volunteer-related activities.
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
3355 S Purdue, Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Who We Are
At the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, our mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger.
A Day in the Life
Order Selection:
Pull, pick, and stage product for agency orders using a voice picking system.
Meet the required cases per hour standard of 200CPH, with an accuracy of 99.8%.
Warehouse Organization and Equipment:
Accountable for daily warehouse and equipment organization and cleanliness.
Perform pre-shift equipment checks to ensure safe operation.
Forklift Operation:
Operate the forklift and other equipment for moving pallets and navigating tight spaces with products.
Fulfill all duties and requirements of a Warehouse Receiver or Forklift Operator.
Receive shipments and give forklift help activities as needed.
Pallet Put-away:
Ensure accurate and efficient pallet put-away by placing and scanning appropriate pallet tags.
Move pallets into the correct racking and designated locations.
Work in various areas, including the dry warehouse, coolers (40 degrees), and freezer (-15 degrees).
Pallet Drops:
Use the Warehouse Management System to scan locations and pallet tags for accurate and efficient pallet drops.
Move pallets in racking to appropriate locations for pullers.
Safety:
Perform all tasks in a constant state of alertness and always prioritize safety.
Your Impact
Efficiency and Productivity:
Ensure the smooth and efficient flow of products in and out of the warehouse. Maximize productivity.
Reduce delays and bottlenecks in the supply chain.
Inventory Management:
Effective inventory management.
Prevent inventory errors.
Inventory control and waste reduction.
Customer Satisfaction:
Customers receive their products on time and in the right condition.
Partners can distribute food to those who are food insecure.
Safety:
Reduce accidents and injuries.
Safe work environment for all employees.
Adaptability and Flexibility:
Enhance the adaptability of the warehouse operation.
The organization responds to changing demands and business requirements.
Cost Savings:
Better space utilization within the warehouse.
Contributes to cost savings in terms of time, labor, and warehouse space.
This position is an order selector, forklift operator, and receiver as needed. They assist in pulling orders for agency orders, the volunteer center, and drivers as needed.
Who We Are
At the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, our mission is to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to food security which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger.
A Day in the Life
Order Selection:
Pull, pick, and stage product for agency orders using a voice picking system.
Meet the required cases per hour standard of 200CPH, with an accuracy of 99.8%.
Warehouse Organization and Equipment:
Accountable for daily warehouse and equipment organization and cleanliness.
Perform pre-shift equipment checks to ensure safe operation.
Forklift Operation:
Operate the forklift and other equipment for moving pallets and navigating tight spaces with products.
Fulfill all duties and requirements of a Warehouse Receiver or Forklift Operator.
Receive shipments and give forklift help activities as needed.
Pallet Put-away:
Ensure accurate and efficient pallet put-away by placing and scanning appropriate pallet tags.
Move pallets into the correct racking and designated locations.
Work in various areas, including the dry warehouse, coolers (40 degrees), and freezer (-15 degrees).
Pallet Drops:
Use the Warehouse Management System to scan locations and pallet tags for accurate and efficient pallet drops.
Move pallets in racking to appropriate locations for pullers.
Safety:
Perform all tasks in a constant state of alertness and always prioritize safety.
Your Impact
Efficiency and Productivity:
Ensure the smooth and efficient flow of products in and out of the warehouse. Maximize productivity.
Reduce delays and bottlenecks in the supply chain.
Inventory Management:
Effective inventory management.
Prevent inventory errors.
Inventory control and waste reduction.
Customer Satisfaction:
Customers receive their products on time and in the right condition.
Partners can distribute food to those who are food insecure.
Safety:
Reduce accidents and injuries.
Safe work environment for all employees.
Adaptability and Flexibility:
Enhance the adaptability of the warehouse operation.
The organization responds to changing demands and business requirements.
Cost Savings:
Better space utilization within the warehouse.
Contributes to cost savings in terms of time, labor, and warehouse space.
This position is an order selector, forklift operator, and receiver as needed. They assist in pulling orders for agency orders, the volunteer center, and drivers as needed.
