Program Supervisor - Food-Mobile

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with Employer Match

Life, Disability & Accident coverage

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hopelink in Kirkland, WA seeks a Mobile Food Program Supervisor to coordinate the mobile food market, drive the truck, supervise volunteers, and manage inventory. You’ll ensure safe operations, assist with client intake, and maintain strong community relations.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, driving a 26’ box truck, and coordinating with multiple teams. Paid training is provided, and a full benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Desire/ability to work with low-income families and/or volunteers.
• MS Office 365 and MS Outlook skills; timekeeping and program systems; Word and Excel.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.
• Two years’ experience driving a 26’ box truck or similar.
• Clean driving record; at least 5 years driving; valid license.
• Ability to operate forklift and electric pallet jack – training provided.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Multilingual candidates encouraged; Spanish or Russian helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile food market truck: driving, set-up, loading/unloading; report vehicle issues.
• Operate electric pallet-jack, forklift, hand truck.
• Act as program liaison; establish mobile locations; represent Hopelink at events.
• Maintain food inventory and stock rotation.
• Train, organize, supervise volunteers; coordinate with Volunteer department.
• Ensure volunteers are engaged, trained in safety and customer service.
• Resolve issues; provide volunteer training and escalate with Food Program Manager.
• Use inventory database for food data and reports.
• Weekly ordering of fresh and non-perishable food from multiple sources.

Skills

MS Office 365

MS Outlook

Timekeeping systems

Program systems

Word

Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multilingual ability

Tools

Mobile market truck operations

Forklift operation

Electric pallet jack

Job description

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Food Regular Full-Time Kirkland, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2274

Salary Range: $27.39 To $27.39 Hourly

Work schedule : Full time, In-person, M-F 8:30-5 (2 evening shifts per month with flexibility of the starting/end time for a 10am-7pm schedule)

Posting closes: 11-27-2026

Who we are :

Since 1971, Hopelink has provided stability-building programs for people experiencing poverty, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities. We are the largest nonprofit in North and East King County.

Make an impact in your community!

Hopelink equips people to exit poverty through comprehensive services, impactful partnerships, and advocacy for equitable opportunities for all.

Hopelink programs work in tandem to fill gaps, supporting each family or individual’s unique needs. These include food, energy, and financial assistance, housing with case management, mobility management, non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), Dial-a-Ride Transit (DART), English for work, family development, and financial capabilities.

The Mobile Food Program Supervisor provides coordination of food programming for the mobile food program; including providing guidance, direction, and supervision to volunteer staff. Responsible for weekly ordering of fresh and non-perishable food from multiple sources; maintains inventory and overall cleanliness of mobile food truck. Performs client intake, determines client eligibility, and provides appropriate information and referrals. The Mobile Food Program Supervisor provides leadership for the volunteer staff and sets the tone for culturally competent, client-focused customer service for all mobile market participants. Regularly drive the Mobile Market truck from warehouse to various locations around East King County for distribution of food.

What qualities we are looking for:

We’d love to hear from you. So, if you are interested in this position, but don’t meet every single point on this job posting, please still get in touch. We would be happy to connect and see if you could be a great fit. We offer paid training!

• Desire/ability to work with low-income families and/or volunteers.
• Computer/technology proficiency: ability to use MS Office 365, MS Outlook, and online systems including timekeeping, and program specific systems, etc . Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience driving a 26’ box truck or similar vehicle. No special license is required; driver safety training provided.
• Must be able to show proof of clean driving record; at least 5 years of general driving experience required. Valid driver license.
• Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack – training provided.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Multi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Spanish or Russian speaking skills helpful but not required.

Examples of what you will be doing:

• Responsible for the operation of the mobile food market including driving, set-up, loading, and unloading (where applicable). The mobile market Supervisor is also responsible for reporting vehicle maintenance issues, cleanliness of the vehicle and daily operation of the vehicle. Mobile Market distribution hours may include evenings and occasional weekend events.
• Operation of electric pallet-jack, forklift, hand truck is essential to the functions of this job.
• Acts as program community liaison in establishing mobile program locations for food distribution and occasionally represents Hopelink at various donor and client facing events.
• Maintain food inventory, knowledgeable about current food supply and rotation of stock.
• Train, organize, assign, and supervise volunteers. Partner with Volunteer department to schedule volunteers to ensure necessary support for mobile food bank operations.
• Ensure volunteer staff are engaged, motivated, supported, and properly trained in safety procedures, food market best practices, and client-focused customer service.
• Work to resolve issues; providing volunteer training/guidance as necessary and partners with Food Program Manager to resolve escalated issues.
• Utilize an inventory database to assist with food related data and reports.
• Responsible for weekly ordering of fresh and non-perishable food from multiple sources.

How you will be compensated:

Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.

• Compensation: $27.39 per hour
• Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
• Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period
• Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
• Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
• Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
• Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities

Growth & Human Potential

Relationships Built in Trust

Culture of Belonging

Quality of Our Work

Community-Centered

Fiscal & Data Stewardship

Hopelink is a Fair-Chance Employer. We conduct post-offer, role-related screening for all positions in compliance with applicable law. Prior involvement with the justice system does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment.

We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included. Home Page - Hopelink