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Philabundance is the region’s largest hunger relief organization, offering a full plate of services to Delaware Valley residents at risk of chronic hunger and malnutrition. Philabundance’s staff is filled with impassioned people dedicate to our mission.

Philabundance is an equal opportunity employer.
Should you wish to submit your resume for consideration, please email your resume to: jobs@philabundance.org or mail your resume to the attention of HR Department, Philabundance, Philadelphia, PA 19148-7555. If you are applying for a specific opening listed on this website, please reference the Job # and Position Title for which you are applying.

JOBS  
Position Title Senior Manager, Volunteers
Reports to COO
Department Volunteers
Status Full-time, exempt, eligible for benefits
Position Summary

The Senior Manager – Volunteers is responsible for overseeing the Volunteer Department on a day to day basis. This position works closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to make sure that the daily volunteer needs of Repack, CFC, FFA and other programs are met. The Manager is also responsible for the Internship program of PHLB as well as overseeing the Americorp VISTA program.

Qualifications & Experience
  • • Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent experience
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Computer skills required: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
    • Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written
    • Willing to work weekends and nights when needed
   
Position Title Annual Giving, Manager
Reports to Development Director
Department Development
Status Full-time, exempt, eligible for benefits
Position Summary

The Manager of Annual Giving is responsible for the management, growth, and stewardship of the organization’s donor base, fundraising gift appeals and annual gifts made to community. Some of the responsibilities include: working with the Director to create, coordinate and implement the Annual Direct Mail Plan and related stewardship efforts for the donor base; Coordinates with the Director to identify and implement the long-term, multi-year strategy for developing the donor base and the maximizing fundraising revenue as culminated in the Philabundance Public Fundraising Plan;Working with Amergent, to produce the Monthly Activity Report for management on a timely basis, and special reports as needed; Create and maintain queries and reports from Raiser’s Edge on a regular basis.

Qualifications & Experience
  • • Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
    • Minimum of two of experience in business development and fundraising roles.
    • Understanding of nonprofit fundraising, and current practices in annual  giving.
    • Knowledgeable of annual giving and the philanthropic community.
    • Communicates effectively in written and verbal skills.
    • Computer Skills Required: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, Raiser’s Edge 7.

   
Position Title Recruitment and Employment Coordinator
Reports to Program Manager
Department Community Kitchen
Status Exempt
Position Summary

Position is responsible for providing administrative support to the adult food service job training program. Some responsibilities will include recruiting students for the program; maintain the program database; researching, organizing and facilitating peripheral employment related services to program graduates; facilitate alumni activities, correspondence and event planning.

Qualifications & Experience
  • • Bachelor’s degree in human services related field or equivalent experience
    • Experience working with low income populations preferred
    • Computer Skills Required: Microsoft office with strong Excel knowledge
    • Excellent communication including phone etiquette, presentation, and interpersonal skills in motivating individuals to achieve success.
    • Candidates should be sensitive to circumstances related to low income individuals.

   
Position Title Manager – Grants/ Program Funding
Location Galloway
Reports to Corporate, Foundation and Government Support Director
Department Development
Status Full-Time, exempt, eligible for benefits
Position Summary

The Manager – Grants/ Program Funding will research, create and write grant proposals to fund program initiatives including but not limited to corporate, foundation and local sources. He/she will be responsible for handling all aspects of developing successful grant proposals, fundraising initiatives and reports. He/she will work with program managers in cultivating local support for programs and coordinate activity across the organization as needed.

Qualifications & Experience
  • • Must have Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
    • Minimum of five years experience with grant writing
    • Previous experience with non-profit fundraising
    • Program development experience a plus
    • Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
    • Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
    • Able to monitor and meet income goals
    • Computer skills required
   
Position Title Public Relations Coordinator
Location Galloway
Reports to Director of Marketing
Department Marketing
Status Full-Time, exempt, eligible for benefits
Position Summary

The Public relations Coordinator will help increase Philabundance’s visibility through media outreach. This person will support public and media relations activities of Philabundance and its programs. A key focus of the position will be media relations. She/he will play an integral role in branding Philabundance. Some responsibilities will include: Write press materials and collateral pieces; Help develop and maintain relationships with reporters; Help manage media requests for interviews; Maintain media database; Help marketing team with research.

Qualifications & Experience
  • • Public relations agency or non-profit experience
    • Demonstrated ability to write in a journalistic style
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications plus 2+ years public relations or communications
    • Working knowledge of electronic and print media
    • Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, Microsoft Power Point

   
Position Title Site Manager, Community Food Center
Location Berks and CFC Site (6th and Leigh)
Reports to Program Manager, Direct Services
Department Programs
Status Full-Time, exempt, eligible for benefits
Position Summary

The Community Food Center (CFC) Site Manager is responsible for the operation and management of the 6th and Lehigh CFC, a food cupboard utilizing the choice model located in the basement of the Philadelphia Free Library – Lehigh Branch. Job duties include overseeing staff and volunteers at the location, monitoring and replenishing inventory to ensure a well-stocked facility and overseeing client data collection. This is an active position that requires evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications & Experience
  • • Fluency in Spanish is a must
    • Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
    • Strong customer service and organizational skills
    • Grocery merchandising and/or general retail experience a plus
    • Computer Skills Required: Word, Excel, and Outlook. Access a plus.
    • Ability to lift and move boxes up to 20lbs
    • Demonstrated understanding of diversity and cultural issues
    • High energy level, flexibility, strong sense of initiative, creative problem solving

   
Position Title CDL Driver
Location Galloway
Reports to Transportation Coordinator
Department Operations
Status Full-time, exempt, eligible for benefits
Position Summary

A Philabundance driver carries out the primary operation of the organization- efficiently picking up and delivering donated surplus, prepared and perishable foods, within our 9 county service area. Responsibilities include: pre-trip inspection of truck, following pre-set schedule of pick-up and deliveries, safe food handling, staying in contact via dispatch radio, completing accurate paperwork, loading and unloading truck, and providing great customer service to our donors and agencies.

Qualifications & Experience
  • • Must have a Class B or A CDL driver’s license.
    • 2 years + experience driving a straight truck/stick shift.
    • Clean driving record.
    • Must know Philadelphia and surrounding area.
    • Strong map reading skills.
    • Excellent customer service skills.
    • Desired forklift and pallet jack certified
    • High School diploma or equivalent required.

 

   
INTERNSHIPS  
Position Title Development/Marketing Intern
Location Galloway
Reports to Managers of Development and Marketing
Department Development
Status Intern/unpaid
Position Summary

The Development/Marketing Intern will assist the many aspects of the department through research, planning, administration duties, and executing the different tasks and events. The responsibilities will include updating the media and supporters contact database and assisting in outreach and awareness events. May be responsible for developing and maintaining regular communications with supporters and donors, and should maintain a presentable appearance.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Research issues and journalists for potential media stories
  • Create targeted media lists in Excel
  • Create database of Philabundance supporters and partners for marketing opportunities (Fresh news and linking)
  • Assist with Share the Harvest logistics including: entering donor information form sign-up sheets at the site into a database, mailing or delivering materials to locations, distributing flyers
  • Make-up press kits
  • Organize and copy press clippings

 

   
Position Title Fresh For All Intern
Location Berks
Reports to Fresh For All Program Manager
Department Programs
Status Intern/unpaid
Position Summary

The Fresh For All program is a perfect way to gain hands-on non-profit experience, specifically in the areas of program creation, community outreach, client intake and volunteer management. Program interns may assist with all aspects of managing the Fresh For All sites located in Philadelphia, southern Jersey and Delaware County, PA. Duties include on-site assistance with food distribution, communication with volunteers and clients and basic office support responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Photograph Fresh For All distributions and appropriately manipulate   photos for use.
  • Client registration at FFA sites, collecting appropriate data and signatures
  • Physical distribution of produce at FFA sites
  • Promoting FFA in distribution site communities
  • Volunteer recruitment for FFA
  • Volunteer management at FFA sites
  • Manage a FFA site.

 

   
Position Title Community Food Center Intern
Location Community Food Center, 601 W. Lehigh Avenue
Reports to Program Manager, Community Food Center
Department Programs
Status Intern/unpaid
Position Summary

The Community Food Center (CFC) program is a perfect way to gain hands-on non-profit experience, specifically in the areas of program creation, community outreach, client intake and volunteer management. The CFC is a choice food pantry located in North Philadelphia where customers shop, choosing what they like from a wide variety of (free) items. Program interns will have direct contact with customers and may assist with all aspects of daily operations. Duties include intake assistance, direct food distribution, promoting the program, recruiting volunteers, assist with program development, basic office support in addition to regular communication with CFC staff, volunteers and customers.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Spanish bilingual strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with Microsoft office suite
  • Customer service experience a plus

 

   
Position Title External Affairs Intern
Location Berks
Reports to Manager of External Affairs
Department Executive
Status Intern/unpaid
Postion Summary

The External Affairs associate will assist the Manger of External Affairs in identifying and analyzing city, state, and federal legislation that would impact Philabundance policy planning and funding opportunities.  The responsibilities will include updating the executive department contact management database and assisting in outreach to local, state, and federal legislative offices.   May be responsible for developing and maintaining regular communications with legislative staffers and community leaders, and should maintain a presentable appearance.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Develop and maintain database of local government and community officials/leaders.
  • Establish working relationships with government agencies, community leaders and elected officials
  • Represent Philabundance at meetings, including but not limited to, Legislative Days, Inter-agency councils and appropriate events scheduled at program sites. 
  • Coordinate strategies and collate statistics for all governmental letter writing campaigns.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with community partners.
   


 
     
 
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