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Applications for this position will be accepted through August 1st. In order to be considered, please submit your application documents by 6 pm (central standard time) on August 1st.

JOB TITLE: Operations Assistant

JOB TYPE: Full Time (40 hrs/week), Austin based in person, Monday – Friday, 7-4 or 8-5, some weekend and evening work may be required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

  • Full-time annual salary of $45,240

  • Option to enroll in Simple IRA with employer match up to 3%.

  • Health insurance premium reimbursement up to $250/month.

  • Flexible work environment but must reside in the Austin area.

  • Professional development and networking opportunities.

  • The rewarding experience of making a tangible impact in the Austin community.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Keep Austin Fed is a food rescue non-profit organization with a mission to reduce hunger and help the environment by connecting surplus food with our neighbors in need. Keep Austin Fed picks up unserved and unsold wholesome food from retailers, distributors, caterers, and other food permitted businesses. and delivers it for free to other charitable food distribution sites (soup kitchens, low-income housing complexes, shelters, transitional housing, etc.). Keep Austin Fed also conducts mobile markets directly to communities where the rate of food insecurity is high and who have increased barriers to mobility. To learn more, visit keepaustinfed.org.

POSITION SUMMARY: Keep Austin Fed is seeking an Operations Assistant who is passionate about food security and food justice. This job entails collecting, loading, and transporting food items from various food donation partners throughout Austin using a company van (and occasionally your own vehicle) and delivering these goods to designated charity recipients or cooler hubs. You will also oversee the culling, sorting, and organization of food donations at our hubs and lead managed community giveaways/mobile markets. Additionally, you’ll assist in collecting impact data for reporting purposes.

As a representative of our organization, it is crucial to maintain a friendly and respectful demeanor toward our food donors, recipient partners, volunteers, and individual clients. Your dedication to our mission of aiding communities in need while curbing food waste is paramount.

You’ll join a devoted team of staff and volunteers who create a fulfilling work environment. Please note that this role involves physically demanding tasks, including lifting boxes of food weighing up to 45 pounds repeatedly and getting in and out of vans. Additionally, expect to stand for extended periods – up to 2 hours – during hub activities. You will be working mostly outside during hot and cold temperatures, and sometimes in the rain, with some shelter provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

●       Food Rescue and Distirbution: Collect food from participating food contributors (distributors, retailers, etc.) and deliver promptly to designated sites according to the schedule, which is subject to modifications throughout the day, and record weights offs in our impact tracking system, either through a phone app or computer web browser. Conduct managed community food giveaways and lead hub operations, as set on schedule. Communicate with partner organizations for “on demand” rescue and distributions as required.

●       Hub Operation: Ensure that the products being donated follow food safety guidelines, and compost or refuse donations if the product doesn't meet stated criteria. (We will provide food safety certification training if you are not already certified.) You will also be responsible for managing volunteers at the hubs, accommodating (or not) “walk-up recipients” as appropriate, and keeping the area clean and organized.

●       Van Driver: Follow all TXDOT and company regulations as they relate to company vehicles and general safety. Maintain the vehicle’s cleanliness, including getting it washed periodically. Practice safe and lawful driving and parking at all times.

●       Additional responsibilities may be added as skills and availability allow.

QUALIFICATIONS:

●       Must have valid Texas driver’s license, submit to a Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) check, and have a 5-year satisfactory driving record**

●       Ability to safely drive a large, heavy van.

●       Ability to repeatedly lift boxes and other objects up to 45 pounds.

●       Knowledge with computers, Google Docs, spreadsheets, and smartphone technology

●       Ability to be flexible to variable situations.

●       Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse groups.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Keep Austin Fed is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

** Driving record must pass the following checks:

  • Drivers must have a valid TX driver’s license.

  • In the past three years, drivers should have no more than:

    • One At-Fault Accidents

    • Three Minor Moving Violations (personal and/or business)

    • Four Non-Moving Violations such as: Failure to Appear, License Not In Possession, or Driving Without Proof of Insurance/Registration

    • Four or more in combination of the above.

  • In the past four years, drivers should have zero Major Moving Violations such as:

    • Driving while Suspended/Revoked and/or Invalid License

    • Exhibition of Speed – Speed Contest

    • Reckless Driving

    • Driving Under the Influence

    • Vehicular Manslaughter

    • Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)

    • Speeding in Excess of 100 mph

Please provide letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to info@keepaustinfed.org.