Family Table Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston invites you to apply for our position of Family Table Assistant Volunteer Coordinator!
The Family Table Assistant Volunteer Coordinator supports the Volunteer Manager and the Family Table team by assigning drivers to clients for food distributions, communicating with volunteers and clients, completing administrative tasks in the volunteer database, and coordinating all aspects of the Emergency Grocery Delivery program.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
The mission of Family Table is to end hunger in the Greater Boston Jewish Community while serving people who need our assistance regardless of religious affiliation.
Family Table fulfills its mission by providing kosher food, creating a caring Jewish connection, and empowering people to make healthy eating a part of their daily lives.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Family Table Assistant Volunteer Coordinator is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. Two days must be in-person at the Waltham office location, with some work from home hours. This position reports to the Family Table Volunteer Manager. Compensation is $22/hour.
Your workday will include assistance and coordination of the following:
Volunteers
Assign volunteers to delivery recipients for three monthly distributions
Work with Volunteer Manager to manage the volunteer communication and scheduling for the North Shore distribution
Answer the Family Table help line during one Sunday distribution each month, addressing volunteer and client concerns
Volunteer Database Administration
Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date volunteer information in volunteer database
Emergency Food Coordination
Process emergency grocery requests by identifying volunteers who can make deliveries to clients within 24-48 hours
Communicate with available volunteers and staff to orchestrate the logistics of each delivery
Facilitate positive interactions with Family Table volunteers and partner agencies
Communicate clearly, respectfully, and compassionately with clients
Other tasks as assigned

The role comes with the following benefits:
Best-in field paid time off, including 22 days of vacation time, national and Jewish holidays
Immediate eligibility for insurance and benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
403b Retirement Plans
Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
ABOUT YOU
Ideal candidates for the position of Family Table Assistant Volunteer Coordinator will be an energetic team player with stong organizational and interpersonal skills. Candidates with administrative experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications for a successful candidate include:
Project management experience
Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite with ability to learn new database systems
ABOUT THE PROCESS
Applying for the position of Family Table Assistant Volunteer Coordinator has the following requirements:
A current resume
COVID-19 vaccination and proof of vaccine
If you are selected for consideration, the hiring process could include:
An initial phone screen
An in-person interview with team members
Background check
3 References, including two professional references
Copy of diploma of highest education received
Other hiring requirements
**In compliance with federal vaccine mandates, COVID-19 vaccination & proof of vaccine will be required prior to employment or employees must have an approved exemption for medical or religious reasons by the first day of employment with JF&CS.**
ABOUT US
For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of all faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Our work is guided by core tenets of faith and commitment not by bureaucratic processes or a desire to maximize profits. Our goal is to improve lives and improve the world which is part of what makes JF&CS a special place.
We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promoting from within.
JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values diversity, equity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability.