Volunteer Operations Manager

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

Volunteer Operations Manager

Tulsa, OK
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Job Description: The Volunteer Operations Manager leads all volunteer-driven operational activity within the Food Bank’s Volunteer Center. This role ensures every volunteer shift is well‑planned, well‑executed, safe, productive, and fun, while directly supporting the Food Bank’s mission and operational throughput.

    The Manager coordinates project workflows, prepares workstations, supervises shift leads, fosters a positive volunteer culture, and collaborates with Warehouse, Inventory, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure volunteer labor meaningfully contributes to organizational goals.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    1. Shift & Project Planning

    Plan and assign operational projects for each volunteer shift based on warehouse needs, production goals, and inventory pipelines

    Coordinate project requirements and timing with various internal stakeholders including Warehouse, Procurement, Culinary, and Community Impact.

    Establish consistent expectations and rhythms for shift prep, execution, and closeout

    Oversee proper storage, tracking, and movement of product used for volunteer projects

    1. Shift Leadership & Volunteer Engagement

    Lead volunteers through an engaging, mission-centered experience while ensuring productivity and quality expectations are met

    Provide clear instructions, hands-on coaching, and positive energy to create a fun, welcoming, and safe volunteer environment

    Ensure shift leads are prepared, aligned, and confident in facilitating volunteer groups of all sizes

    1. Team Management & Culture Building

    Supervise, train, schedule, and coach Volunteer Operations Coordinators

    Build a strong team culture grounded in communication, accountability, and service to volunteers

    Maintain safe workspaces that meet all food safety, AIB, and warehouse operating standards

    Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

    Experience in warehouse operations, volunteer coordination, production, service industry leadership, or similar roles

    Strong group facilitation skills with the ability to motivate and coach volunteers and staff

    Ability to plan workloads, manage multiple shifts, and coordinate across departments

    Understanding of or ability to learn food safety, AIB requirements, and warehouse operating standards

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse volunteer populations

    Required Personal Characteristics:

    Commitment to the Food Bank’s mission and core values

    High energy, positive attitude, and a genuine passion for working with volunteers

    Mission-driven, service-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

    Organized, adaptable, and skilled at building team culture

    Confident leading groups and providing clear, engaging instruction

    Physical / Other Requirements:

    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an active warehouse environment

    Ability to stand and move for extended periods during volunteer shifts

    Occasional evening or weekend shift coverage

    Must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Must pass a drug screen and background check.