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Second Harvest Heartland is seeking a home-based food rescue specialist in the Maplewood, Minnesota area. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; some evenings and/or weekends.
According to the listing, you will be “responsible for securing donated food from retailers, assisting in distribution to partner agencies, and stewarding food rescue donors to cultivate relationships, as well as maintain and increase donation levels. Additionally, you will work closely with assigned agencies to maximize donations and maintain the standards of the Food Rescue Program.”
Requirements (from job listing):
- Bachelor’s degree plus two years of service in retail food industry preferred
- Self-starter who can work independently and efficiently under minimal supervision
- Attention to detail with excellent follow through. Ability to prioritize work activities
- Demonstrating effective time management
- Experience in account management and marketing
- Ability to travel to perform food solicitation duties, including overnight travel
- Ability to navigate SHH 59 county service area
- Ability to perform detailed work related to record keeping of donations and strategic planning
- Presentation / public speaking skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of warehouse safety, food and product handling
- Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite environment and ability to learn internal software platforms
- Experience and/or willingness to interact appropriately with culturally diverse individuals and communities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and planning skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers
- Ability to both speak and write English
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, current personal vehicle insurance and ability to be insured by SHH
- Ability to use personal vehicle for SHH business
If interested in this home-based opportunity, please see the original employment listing. Good luck!
