Sunday Lunch Bag Lead

Title: Sunday Lunch Bag Lead

Program: Community Dinner

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90028

FLSA: Non-exempt

Reports to: Community Dinner Manager

Organization Description:

Hollywood Food Coalition (HoFoCo) is a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing the community by rescuing and distributing food, preparing nightly meals, and uniting efforts to achieve food equity. HoFoCo operates through four key areas: Community Dinner, Community Exchange, Community Wellness, and Community Building. Our Community Dinner is the bedrock of our organization’s 37- year history of providing assistance to our most vulnerable community members.

Position Summary

The Sunday Lunch Bag Lead will provide coordination and on-site leadership for the Sunday Lunch Bag program. This role is responsible for guiding volunteer teams in the efficient drop-off and distribution of lunch bags, ensuring seamless operational flow.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre-Sunday Preparation:

• Coordinate with the Community Dinner Manager to determine the number of lunch bags and anticipated recipient groups.
• Verify any special lunch bag delivery requirements and confirm the number of scheduled volunteers.
• Determine the assembly location for the lunch bags.
• Organize all necessary materials and resources for volunteer tasks.

Sunday Operations:

• Open and prepare the designated distribution location for program activities.
• Welcome volunteers and provide refreshments (e.g., coffee, water).
• Direct volunteers in: setting up the distribution area, unloading deliveries, greeting drivers, preparing orders, loading vehicles, and post-distribution clean-up.
• Proactively address and resolve any logistical challenges that may arise during operations.
• Ensure the appropriate storage of any leftover food items.
• Secure all doors and gates at the conclusion of service.
• Maintain accurate records of hub hosts, drivers, and any non-regular drop-off contacts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in organizing and guiding groups of people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proficiency in email, telephone, and in-person interactions.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Must be comfortable with or willing to learn how to drive a refrigerated van for food transportation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in working with spreadsheets and calendar planning tools.
• Ability to function effectively as a collaborative member of a team.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive wiping motions frequently.
• to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Must be able to bend, stop, kneel, and wipe frequently

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan

Hollywood Food Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to engage in discrimination against any individual, or harassment of any person seeking employment with our organization on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic information or status as a covered veteran including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Federal law requires proof of citizenship or "alien right-to-work" status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.33 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable driving a refrigerated van (required)?
• Are you available to work Fridays (day shift) and Sundays (day shift)?

Ability to Commute:

• Hollywood, CA 90028 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollywood, CA 90028: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person