POSITION SUMMARY:

The Jewish Community Outreach and Food Pantry Coordinator position will liaise within the Jewish community, developing and performing research, giving presentations, building relationship and networking to provide resources and create channels of access to distribute food (Kosher or non- Kosher) within the community. This position will serve as the liaison for families and individuals in the Jewish Community that could benefit from food access and the wraparound care JFS provides. In addition, you will support the Hunger Relief Manager and assist with receiving food delivery/donations, work with food pantry volunteers, work in the active food pantry distributions and other duties as assigned to assist the Hunger Relief Manager. These efforts will contribute to, maintain, and implement the agency's goals and programs through the Hunger Relief department's objectives in serving our community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work collaboratively within the Hunger Relief Team and the Volunteer Engagement Department. Collaborate with other direct service staff from each agency department, support, and administrative staff to meet the program service needs.
2. Research areas of food insecurity within the Jewish Community and ways to overcome stigmas and biases.
3. Develop and maintain collaborative networks in the Jewish Community.
4. Create presentations, inform, and educate Jewish community leaders and organizations about Hunger, Food Insecurity and JFS Services/Programs.
5. In collaboration with the Sr. Director of Special Programs, establish different systems of access for clients or individuals who require food and other services.
6. Assess and identify client’s circumstances contributing to their need for support.
7. Identify and refer clients to different JFS services and community resources as appropriate.
8. Maintain documentation of outreach activities, client outcomes and data.
9. Acts as liaison for Food Pantry volunteers, supervising and supporting volunteer shifts in the food pantry.
10. Work in the food pantry receiving deliveries and donations.
11. Support the Hunger Relief Manager during active food pantry distributions.
12. Other duties as assigned.

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS:

To provide the safest environment possible includes taking the necessary step of requiring our employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Psychology/Social Work or related field.
• A history of working in the Jewish Community is required
• Experience in the non-profit or social service setting a plus
• Experience with public speaking, public relations and/or marketing a plus
• Must be adept at communicating successfully both in verbal and written form
• Must be able to work collaboratively with a team
• Computer skills, particularly MS Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint and Google Drive
• Must be able to lift 30+ pounds routinely and stand for long periods of time

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas (JFS) is a nonsectarian mental health and social services agency that impacted over 32,000 lives last year. For more than 70 years, our mission has been to provide effective, accessible, and comprehensive mental health and social services that promote lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for the Greater Dallas community. JFS welcomes anyone through our doors regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or the ability to pay and has more than 150 programs and services available to all in need.

We believe in nurturing passionate professionals who prioritize client health and well-being. Our team members across all departments collaborate to offer wraparound care in order to address multiple needs. Additionally, JFS is one of only six DFW agencies accredited by the Council on Accreditation, which means we continually meet the highest standards of practice in areas including governance, fiscal management, human resources management, and quality improvement.

BENEFITS

JFS is invested in our employees. We pay 100% of our full-time employee (30 hours or more) health and dental benefits as well as life and long-term disability insurance. This position also receives 4 weeks paid vacation, sick leave, and includes American holidays and all Jewish holidays. We are willing to discuss relocation options. Come learn more about us!

Please submit your resume to: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=69432&clientkey=64D4CFB1722A24613E0299FF571CC29A