Event Facilitator

About the role

As an Event Facilitator you’ll facilitate volunteers through our meal packing experience so it runs smoothly and hosts are satisfied. You’ll drive equipment and materials to and from the event in a box truck (no CDL license needed). You will represent Rise Against Hunger with hosting groups and use your outgoing personality and public speaking skills to empower volunteers to join our mission to end hunger, one event at a time!

Responsibilities

• Event Facilitation (70%): Lead volunteers on packaging procedures and adjust volunteer assignments as needed for each event; track volunteer registration at events; facilitate 4–12 events per month; transport raw materials and equipment to mobile packaging locations and facilitate set‑up using a pallet jack and by driving a box truck; promote at‑event donations and volunteer requests.
• Warehouse Logistics Coordination (20%): Receive shipments of raw ingredients, supplies, and equipment, and ship finished products; properly process all documentation including invoices, bills of lading, and receipts of orders; prepare finished product for shipping: palletizing and shrink wrapping; ensure adequate stock of ingredients and properly functioning equipment is available at all times; safely and effectively load and unload raw materials, equipment, and packaged meals in/out of warehouse or trucks/trailers using pallet jacks and forklifts; assist in the organization and sanitation of warehouse facilities to meet health and safety guidelines.
• Partnership Development (10%): Connect organizations to our mission and outcomes through volunteer meal packaging experiences; program promotion and developing relationships with supporting organizations including various religious congregations, businesses, civic organizations, schools, and community groups; assist with marketing campaigns and local efforts to build brand awareness.

Qualifications

• Strong presentation skills and ability to multitask effectively
• Superb interpersonal skills and a passion to engage and connect with volunteers
• Sound judgment in decision making and problem resolution
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction
• Comfortable reaching out to and securing new and potential partners
• Able to leverage social media as a tool to communicate and drive event participation
• Initiative‑driven, action‑oriented
• Passionate about being part of the change to end global hunger
• Comfortable working with faith‑based groups of all different religions

Requirements

• Age 21 years or older
• Proficiency in Google/Microsoft Office suite and other cloud‑based software
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; willingness to drive a box truck to transport materials to and from events
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting or operating pallet jacks, including frequently lifting up to 50 lbs
• Must comply with DOT regulations and maintain DOT certification (DOT does not allow any history of marijuana use, even for medicinal purposes)
• Flexibility to work weekends, some evenings, and early mornings
• Resourcefulness to work in different spaces and environments
• Experience with non‑profit work is helpful but not required

Benefits

• Medical insurance premium fully covered for part‑time employees; option to purchase coverage for dependents and enroll in Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer‑funded Health Savings Account (with option to contribute more)
• Health plan includes support for physical and mental health, including telemedicine
• Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO) for vacation and health time
• Flexible work schedules
• Pre‑ and post‑tax 403(b) plan with employer matching of 100% up to the first 3% contributed (after eligibility requirements are met)

Pay

Starting pay: $19/hr

Schedule

Part‑time hourly position, working as needed with occasional nights and weekends.

About the team

Our Donor Engagement team leads the charge of recruiting groups who want to host an engaging meal packing experience for their members or employees. We are a team of volunteer coordinators, fundraising and donor relationship professionals with the collective goal of ending world hunger through the communities where we live. We operate a fast‑paced, mission‑driven volunteer and donor engagement program with events for businesses, faith‑based organizations, and educational institutions.

Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives, and responding to emergencies. Our approach centers on mobilizing a global network of hunger champions; meal packaging volunteers produce millions of nutritious meals annually that are distributed to partners in countries around the world.