Job Opportunities
The Houston Food Bank, a non-profit food distributor, is seeking highly energetic team players for the following available positions:
PLEASE NOTE: No incomplete applications will be accepted. All positions may require work on alternate Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Online Job Application
Please send resume, clearly noting the job that you're applying for to:
Houston Food Bank
Attn: HR/Position applied for
535 Portwall Street
Houston, TX 77029
713-223-3700
Fax: 713-547-8687
E-mail: jobs@houstonfoodbank.org (Please add the job title to the subject of your email).
Director of Volunteer Services
Responsible for the oversight and management of the Volunteer Services Department. This includes the Welcome Desk/Reception area as well as recruitment, scheduling, training, budgeting, metrics, customer service and evaluation of the department. Works closely with the Product Recovery Area department to help train and manage volunteer groups. Also includes producing special volunteer programs, creating and implementing a volunteer appreciation program, managing the Apple Corps volunteer team and overseeing the Volunteer Services Scheduling system and database.
Education/Experience
Requires Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field from a four-year accredited college or university with a minimum of 2 years experience planning, organizing and supervising events and volunteers.
Skills/Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Word, SharePoint and Outlook. Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities. Ability to speak in public. Excellent organizational skills. Attentive to detail. Ability to coordinate well with other departments and personnel.
Nutrition Education Coordinator
Position is responsible for conducting nutrition education classes to Kids Café sites, HFB partner agencies, community partner agencies, and other opportunities as they arise in our service area. Recruiting and coordinating nutrition education instructors and assists as a liaison between collaborating agencies and the HFB departments. Additionally, the position will assist the Director in scheduling dietetic interns to assist with teaching and providing the written nutrition education required by the various programs. Maintain all Kids Café, Summer Feeding and CACFP materials and is responsible for the nutritional quality of the meals and the compliance of meals to CACFP program requirements. The Nutrition Education Coordinator will portray professional business relations with HFB staff, agency partners and outside community contacts. Provide exceptional customer service and support to Administrative and Operations programs as needed. Keeping department’s director well informed of area activities and projects.
Education/Experience
Registered Dietitian with BS in Nutrition, Health Education, or related field from a four-year accredited college or university. 1-2 years experience working/teaching with individuals from all age ranges, all ethnic backgrounds, all medical conditions preferred.
Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of current basic nutrition, physical activity, and health-related topics. Proficiency in Excel, Word, Publisher, Sharepoint and Outlook. Knowledge of basic nutrition, physical activity, and health-related topics. Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook. Knowledge of current basic nutrition, physical activity, and health-related topics. Proficiency in Excel, Word, Publisher, Sharepoint and Outlook.
Application Systems Analyst
The application systems analyst responsible for supporting and enhancing systems using Microsoft Navision/Ceres application and providing proficiency, focus and knowledge transfer of the application to business process owners and IT support personnel. The systems analyst will work with business process owners and the IT team to enhance and develop improved business processes around the usage of Microsoft Navision/Ceres and Microsoft SharePoint. The analyst will develop, deploy and support new functionality with the above systems to assist various departments with their programs and campaigns.Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in computer science, computer information systems or management information systems, and 2+ years related experience is required. Prefer at least two years of application support and/or application development experience.
Required Knowledge
Knowledge of systems development, application support, Microsoft Navision, and SharePoint development. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and Visio for producing technical documentation.
Skills/Abilities
Strong customer service skills, attentive to detail, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to assist others. Ability to work with a diverse customer base, work in a fast paced environment, and coordinate well with other departments and personnel. Strong customer service skills, attentive to detail, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to assist others. Ability to work with a diverse customer base, work in a fast paced environment.
Social Services Receptionist/Operator
Position is responsible for providing call center support by answering and transferring phone calls, taking messages for staff, assisting SSOP clients, volunteers, and guests, and additional general departmental support.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent and 60 college hours or associates degree preferred. 1-3 years of switchboard or call center experience preferably in a social service setting. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred.
Skills/Abilities
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook a must. Ability to understand directions and complete complex state benefits applications. Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions such as add and multiply. Must possess excellent written, verbal communication and customer service skills.
Product Recovery Associate/Reclamation
Position is responsible maintain operations of day-to-day reclamation functions as they relate to scanning, sorting and inventory management of received reclaimed product. Will perform some supervisory duties and provide exceptional customer service to Operations programs, staff and volunteers.
Education/Experience
Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent training and experience. Requires 2 year of experience in warehouse receiving.
Skills/Abilities
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to operate related business equipment.
Facilities Engineer
Responsible for maintaining electrical, heating, plumbing and ammonia systems, and implementing upgrades or replacements, including the development and criteria related to proposed facilities or equipment improvements. Actively works with the Facilities Department, providing guidance on building and machinery repairs, and acting as the liaison with equipment manufacturers to gain information required for repairs and installations.
Education/Experience
Requires high school diploma or GED diploma equivalent. Prefer an associate or higher degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. Five years experience in warehouse operations or related area, with extensive knowledge in maintenance of electrical, HVAC, plumbing and ammonia systems.
Skills/Abilities
Strong customer service skills, attentive to detail, and analytical and problem solving abilities. Ability to operate computer, copier, fax and related business equipment.
Warehouse Associate
Position is responsible for maintaining smooth operations of all day-to-day receiving functions as they relate to Donation, Order selectors, administration, personnel, RODS accuracy Bin Slotting and FIFO processes. Provides exceptional customer service and support first shift receiving and Operations programs as needed. Maintain professional business relations with staff and outside contacts. Keep Warehouse Manager well informed of all area activities.
Education/Experience
High School Diploma, GED, or commensurate industry experience, previous experience in food Warehousing and/or like business. Experience in food warehousing or inventory management. At least two years of Food Grade Warehouse experience.
Skills/Abilities
Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others. Able to communicate complex information clearly. Attentive to detail. Strong problem-solving abilities. Able to coordinate well with other departments and personnel. Ability to operate all types of warehouse machinery, stand-up & sit down forklift, long and short pallet jack, manual jack, computer, copier and other business equipment.
Nutrition Educator (part-time)
This position is responsible for assisting the Nutrition Education Coordinator in teaching nutrition education classes, coordinating classes with hosting agencies by determining location, dates, and times for teaching courses. Assists coordinator with the supervision of Dietetic Interns and acts as a liaison between collaborating agencies and the Houston Food Bank.
Education/Experience
Bachelor of Arts in Nutrition, Health Education, or related field from a four-year college or university. Experience working/teaching individuals from all age ranges preferred.
Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of basic nutrition, physical activity, and health-related topics. Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
General Cook
To support the efforts of the Executive Chef in preparing quality food items in a timely, consistent, and professional manner. Maintain a clean and well stocked food presentation area. Rotate and stock perishable inventory. Report to work for assigned shifts wearing uniform which complies with standards. Ensure that all shift duties are completed and additional time is used effectively. Assist with the maintenance checklist as specified by company policy. Continually clean and sanitize food preparation area, equipment, and storage areas. Cooks are also responsible for helping to maintain accurate food inventories and rotating stock items and for preparing and food. Education/Certification
Educational background normally attained through at high school diploma or a GED. Appropriate Food Handlers Permit.
Required Knowledge
At least six months of work experience in the food service industry with previous prep cook experience and previous experience with kitchen sanitation.
Online Job Application
Please send resume, clearly noting the job that you're applying for, to:
Houston Food Bank
Attn: HR/Position applied for
535 Portwall Street
Houston, TX 77029
713-223-3700
Fax: 713-547-8687
E-mail: jobs@houstonfoodbank.org