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LOGISTICS LEAD

Orlando, FL

REPORTS TO: Talent Manager

HOURS: 30-40 hours, 100% travel

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Hourly, Non-Exempt; Seasonal (6 month contract, opportunity for additional 6 month renewal TBD 45 days prior to end date)

BENEFITS: 3 PTO/Sick Days

AREAS OF INTEREST: Events, Travel, Shipping, Distribution, Facilities, Event, Logistics, Public Speaking, Client Relations, Event Management

POSITION SUMMARY

The Seasonal Logistics Lead position will play a large part in ensuring that product and set up are ready for Hunger Projects nationwide. This person will travel across the United States and perform the ins-and-outs of event logistics, load-in, load-out, safety/sanitation and meal distribution. All travel and expenses are covered by the organization.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Traveling to and leading Hunger Projects both Domestic and International

  • Coordinating event setup and breakdown

  • Ability to operate as an Event Lead as necessary

    • Emceeing and controlling event flow

  • Loading and unloading trucks and shipments at events

  • Controlling volunteer production to meet overall meal goal

  • Ensuring overall sanitation and safety at events

  • Managing Events Team and groups of volunteers

  • Representing Feeding Children Everywhere and connecting with clients and feeding partners providing excellent customer service

  • Managing event power and electrical components

  • Ensuring pickup/delivery of packaged food to feeding partners

  • Occasionally driving project materials to event sites

  • Assisting with warehouse activities as needed

    • Operating a forklift and pallet jack

    • Preparing outbound shipments

    • Loading and unloading box trucks and semi-trucks

    • Driving a box truck for event or meal distribution deliveries

  • Securing leads and potential donors for development purposes

  • Reporting on effectiveness of each Hunger Project

Minimum Requirements

  • YOU LIGHT UP A ROOM: Enthusiastic, excellent interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude

  • YOU’VE GOT THE EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years working in logistics or events  

  • YOU EAT YOUR WHEATIES: Ability to lift 60+ pounds comfortably and on a normal basis

  • YOU LOVE TO TRAVEL: Available to travel in and out of state up to 100%

  • YOU TAKE CHARGE: Outstanding decision making abilities and leadership qualities

  • YOU DON’T MISS A BEAT: Attentive to detail, quick on your feet, organized, and thorough

  • YOU PLAY IT SAFE: Desire to maintain a “safety first” work environment

  • YOU’RE PROFESSIONAL IN ALL YOUR WAYS: Overall presence and speech

  • YOU REMEMBER THE 90's: Must be 24+ years of age

* Background check and driving history report are required for this role