Veteran Programs Coordinator

Veteran Coordinator

Island Harvest is seeking a mission-driven Military Veteran with strong social services experience to join our non-profit organization. This critical role involves local community outreach and direct logistics to support our programs primarily focused on veterans and local community stability.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute monthly home deliveries to Veterans registered in the Program by ensuring safe and timely transportation of the supplies and inventory required for distributions.
• Research and identify potential program support sites.
• Coordinate community outreach efforts at selected sites.
• Assess the needs of the community and individuals served by the program and recommend veterans in need of additional resources.
• Communicate with stakeholders about Island Harvest's programs and partners.
• Perform routing and trip planning for distribution efforts.
• Operate designated company vehicle and warehouse equipment. Must have experience driving, or be willing to learn to successfully drive, a non-CDL box truck.
• Deal with difficult individuals while remaining professional and courteous.

Qualifications:

• Must have served in one of the five branches of the U.S. Military.
• 2 -4 years of relevant work experience dealing with the public.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record (required).
• Basic computer applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and the Internet)
• Have the ability to work independently on projects while meeting deadlines.
• Possess excellent oral, written and organizational skills.

This role typically works Monday through Friday during regular business hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. The position involves a mix of office-based and outdoor work. Frequent travel throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties in a designated company vehicle is required. The role also requires the ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds with frequent use of a hand jack or power jack.

Salary: $25.00/Hour

Island Harvest Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading human services organization whose mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. We accomplish this through innovative programs and services aimed at enhanced hunger awareness, short-term case management, nutrition education, outreach and advocacy initiatives, our Healthy Harvest Farm, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, and efficient food collection and distribution.

Our work directly supports children, families, seniors, and veterans who turn to us in times of crisis and supports a network of community-based nonprofit organizations. Island Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America?, a nationwide network of food banks leading the effort to solve hunger in the U.S.