Site Coordinator (Float)

Twin Cities, MN

Direct Report: Director of Operations
Status: Part-Time, non-exempt 
Hourly Rate: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour, DOQ
Benefits: This is not a benefit-eligible role.  
Schedule: Varies (5-15 hours/week)

Loaves & Fishes Overview

Loaves & Fishes is a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve free, healthy meals to Minnesotans where the need is greatest. We are guided by our vision that all people – regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, religious, or ethnic background – deserve to meet their basic needs for food, dignity, and respect.

Position Summary

Loaves & Fishes is seeking a dedicated Site Coordinator to play a pivotal role in advancing our mission. This position is essential to the smooth operation of our service and helps ensure we continue providing healthy meals to those in need. As a Site Coordinator, you will lead and inspire both individual volunteers and kitchen teams in various roles, including cooking and serving guests. You will oversee kitchen operations from open to close, maintain positive relationships with the community, and manage volunteers. Additionally, you will implement best management practices, including food safety protocols, to continuously improve the guest experience. We are looking for someone passionate about addressing food insecurity and breaking down barriers to food access in our community. If you care deeply about engaging others to support our work and ensuring free meals reach our neighbors, we would love to have you on our team. 

Essential Functions

Mission Ambassador

Site Coordination

• Follow best management practices, adhering to all food management policies and guidelines as required by MN Certified Food Protection Manager training 
• Create and execute site procedures with the Operations Leadership Team, maintaining clean and organized kitchen and storage spaces 
• Independently or with minimal assistance, conduct all opening procedures, meal planning, preparation, service, and closure procedures 
• Manage site inventory and report needs to the Central Office Operations Team 

Volunteer Management

• Develop and train volunteers with support from the Community Engagement Coordinator 
• Lead volunteer huddles at shift start, organizing and delegating responsibilities 
• Create a fulfilling volunteer experience and schedule as set by the Community Engagement Coordinator 
• Follow basic volunteer policies and procedures, ensuring frequent communication for volunteer success 
• Assist with obtaining and maintaining current volunteer contact information 

Administrative

• Required Certifications: Food Manager Certification, MN CFPM, and Civil Rights (training, exam platform, and fees provided; one exam and one retake paid in full, additional fees are the employee’s responsibility) 
• Perform administrative duties, including monitoring emails and submitting paperwork 
• Collect and report necessary meal count statistics 
• Review site calendars and data platforms for site coordination 
• Attend required training and meetings 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Previous experience in management, food service operations, social services, or volunteer coordination/management 
• Ability to follow direction and make clear decisions in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills 
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities 
• Computer literacy 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Preferred but not required: cooking experience and volunteer management experience 
• Ability to travel frequently between service meal site, the central office, and commissary kitchen as needed to coordinate operations 
• Access to personal transportation and a valid driver’s license are required 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; frequent walking, reaching below shoulder/overhead, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, standing, and sitting. 
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 80 pounds, or willingness to repack donations. 
• The potential for prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending. 
• Ability to enter a cold case, cooler, and freezer thereby being subjected to cold temperatures for extended periods. 
• Work environment of varying temperatures (kitchen/warehouse/office environments) and frequent exposure to outdoor elements during meal service (varies per site).  
• Work environment also includes hot ovens, slippery floors, and working with knives and other sharp objects. 

How to Apply

Email Director of Operations Mel McCormick at mmccormick@loavesandfishesmn.org with a cover letter and resume.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

Loaves & Fishes is an equal-opportunity employer.