Classification:  Exempt

Reports to:  Manager of Healthy Community Programs

About Northern Illinois Food Bank:

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious food to all those in need through our own efforts and those of our more than 800 partner agencies in the following 13 counties - Boone, DuPage, DeKalb, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Northern Illinois Food Bank acquires, gathers, handles, and distributes approximately three million pounds of donated, government, and purchased food each month through local food pantries, soup kitchens,   shelters, youth activity centers and other food assistance sites.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective
Market Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the Winnebago   Community Market. Market Supervisor will be proficient in client data tracking software and inventory software.  Supervisor will recruit, train and manage Market volunteer staff to achieve goals.  Market supervisor will be knowledgeable of other wrap-around services in the area.  Market Supervisor will establish and maintain resource center for clients. Supervisor will be required to work some evenings and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

1. Responsible for food distribution and replenishing the shelves in the Market.

1. Maintain clientele records and record for monthly statistics in Service Insight Initiatives software.
2. Product inventory and place order as needed for the market distribution.
3. Maintain and supervise volunteers, including court compelled community service volunteers, for the market and delivery days.
4. Maintain the Food Safety and Sanitation of the space, shelving and all equipment in the Market in accordance with the Member Agency Policy and Procedure Manual.
5. Other duties as assigned.

1. Collect information; update procedures in manual and respective folders and file paper and e-documents for staff to access and utilize, update as needed.

1. Coordinate with local wrap-around services and help schedule services at the Market. 

Competencies

1. Commitment to alleviating poverty through food assistance; ability to promote the food bank’s mission, vision, and values. Passionate about helping others.

1. Independent, self-starter, self-motivated, goal-oriented. Able to create, organize, and stick to your own schedule remotely from manager.

1. Prefer local resident (Winnebago County)

1. Food Safety & Sanitation Certification or eligible for training and exam.

1. Strong organization, communication and people skills are required.

1. Familiarity with local resources, public benefits and special events.

1. Basic Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

1. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.  Frequent, walking, standing, lifting.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment as well as in the food Market and community spaces. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. This position regularly requires 40 hours per week. Evening and Weekend hours will be required.

Travel

1. Must have reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license.

1. Must be able to travel occasionally to community meetings, other food pantries, local events and other Food Bank locations (Geneva, Park City and Joliet).

1. Position includes mileage reimbursement for travel outside of regular commuting.

Preferred Education and Experience
2 Year Degree or equivalent work experience.