Weekend Food Program Coordinator

Hope Dental Clinic; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope Dental Clinic in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is seeking a Weekend Food Program Coordinator to oversee weekend food services and engage with volunteers in a dynamic environment. The role involves ensuring a welcoming atmosphere, overseeing weekend meals, and supporting seasonal projects.

The ideal candidate must have a High School diploma and be comfortable communicating with diverse individuals. This part-time position offers flexible hours, with a commitment of 15-18 hours per weekend.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with diverse backgrounds and limited English proficiency.
• Strong initiative and flexibility to assist where needed.
• Critical thinking skills to analyze and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekend meals and pantry.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed by volunteers and clients.
• Answer questions and address concerns during events.

Skills

Communication with diverse backgrounds

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Calm demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Weekend Food Program Coordinator

Hope Clinic is seeking a dynamic and efficient Weekend Food Program Coordinator to join our Food & Basic Needs Team. The Weekend Food Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that guests who come to Hope Clinic on the weekends, both volunteers and as clients, experience Hope Clinic as a safe and inviting space where all are welcome to serve and be served. The Food Program’s mission is to provide easy access to nutritional food for all community members through our evening hot meals, food pantry, farm stand, grocery delivery, and emergency food assistance.

Hours:

This is a part-time role, with 15-18 hours per weekend anticipated, one to two weekends per month. This position works no more than three holidays per year, with flexible choice of holidays and holiday pay.

• Hours may vary slightly week-to-week depending on program needs
• Saturday 9:00am – 6:30pm
• Sunday 12pm – 6:30pm
• +2hr a month for team meetings (virtual option available)

Work Environment

Hope Clinic is a non-denominational Christian social and medical service provider. The Weekend Food Program Coordinator will regularly work with clients of diverse backgrounds and needs, as well as volunteers in a range of ages and competencies, including religious groups and school groups. The environment is busy and full of opportunities to assist and care for other people within the prescribed expectations of the position.

Responsibilities

Many of Hope Clinic’s weekend programs are organized by weekday staff, who are not regularly onsite on Saturday and Sunday. The Weekend Food Program Coordinator provides a bridge between weekday staff members and weekend volunteers, keeping the client and volunteer experience consistent. This staff member will also support seasonal weekend projects and programs (i.e., Thanksgiving/turkey distribution), while promoting a culture of welcome and compassion among neighbors served. Regular responsibilities include:

• Overseeing weekend meals and pantry
• Working with the Hope Staff and on-site evening security to ensure safety protocols are followed by volunteers and clients
• Answering questions and addressing concerns that may arise over the course of an event or program
• Ensuring proper procedures are followed when serving clients
• Providing weekend tours and overseeing weekend volunteer groups
• General facility support – handling false alarms, power outages, building security, emergency help protocol
• Accepting and documenting food donations
• Developing engagement opportunities so that more volunteers can get involved in serving at Hope on the weekends
• Providing periodic volunteer orientations and training opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Comfortable communicating with people of diverse backgrounds and limited English proficiency
• Flexible with strong initiative, assisting where needed
• Strong critical thinking skills to analyze procedures and provide input and feedback
• Strong communication skills
• Calm demeanor with ability to consistently remain patient in challenging client situations
• Collaborative in finding and implementing solutions that involve all parties including staff, clients, and volunteers

Education

Minimum High School Diploma or GED

A cover letter outlining your specific interest in the mission of Hope Clinic must accompany a resume for consideration.

Hope Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.