Distributions Manager
Tulsa
Distributions Manager
Full-Time • Tulsa
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Job Description: The Distributions Manager is responsible for managing the efficient distribution of food resources to those in need and oversees all aspects of food distributions, ensuring that our neighbors receive essential food items with care and dignity. The Distributions Manager oversees a team of Distributions Coordinators that collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to streamline operations and maximize impact.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage the schedules for various distributions, such as Mobile Pantry, Free Family Farmers’ Market, Veteran Outreach, and miscellaneous offerings.
- Provide daily leadership, management, and support to Distributions Team and troubleshoot challenges.
- Analyze service gaps in our area and conduct strategic recruitment and development of new distribution sites.
- Work with others on the Community Impact team to determine sites that could evolve into permanent pantries or partner agencies and establish protocols for such transitions.
- Monitor program budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings that do not hinder program success.
- Communicate with sites, oversee monitor visits and ensure all paperwork for program partners is up to date.
- Collaborate with FBEO’s Operations Team to source, manage, and pull inventory for distributions.
- Maintain distribution records to ensure compliance with various stakeholders, such as Feeding America and USDA.
- Collect and analyze data to measure program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with others to test new ideas and innovate programs.
- Develop and execute regular comprehensive volunteer training at distributions on tasks, de-escalation, non-biased best practices, and emergency protocols.
- Engage in volunteer recruitment when necessary.
- Participate in developing goals, objectives, and strategies related to the Program Services Team that align with the organization’s strategy.
- Assist in grant writing, reporting, and compliance related to Program Services.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by management.
Required Personal Characteristics:
- A desire to fulfill FBEO’s mission and uphold its core values.
- Integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
- Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to connect easily and garner the trust and confidence of people from a variety of cultural, economic, and social backgrounds.
- A self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritize, move quickly, and maintain strong follow-through in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to lead a team, manage resources, and drive program outcomes.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, insurance, and use of personal vehicle.
- Must be available for occasional weekend and evening work.
- Must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 25 lbs., perceive depth, sit for extended periods, use a computer, work with others, work alone, work protracted or irregular hours and travel by car, van, bus and airplane.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and we are unable to sponsor employment visas.
The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is dedicated to fighting hunger and feeding hope across our communities. We partner with a network of local agencies, schools, and programs to provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need. Through innovative initiatives, community partnerships, and the support of volunteers, we work to reduce food insecurity and create lasting solutions to hunger in Eastern Oklahoma.
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