Leadership, Management & Van Driving - Director of Operations wanted!

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Sunday Suppers is looking for a responsible leader to serve as Director of Operations. This individual will work with a Logistics Manager and various Site Captains to manage the operations of Sunday Suppers. The responsibilities include:

1. Participating in Sunday Suppers every week from about 5 pm to about 9:00pm and managing volunteers and event flow. This would entail:

• Driving the van to the 4th and K site for a 6pm start time and then to the 11th and N site for a 7:30 start time
• Setting up tables, chairs and a serving line
• Managing the volunteers (many of whom are experienced but some of whom are brand new each week) in the distribution of 100-150 hot meals and various donated articles each week.
• Managing the line, assigning volunteers for service, and resolving issues as needed
• Calling the service in time and supervising cleanup (including proper dumping of trash)
• Departing the 4th and K site by 7:15pm to ensure arrival at the 11th and N site for a 7:30pm start time
• Departing the 11th and N site by approximately 8:45pm
• Parking the van in the designated spot and dumping all trash
• Filling the van with gas when needed (reimbursement provided)

In addition, other duties outside of the Sunday evening routine include:

2. Restocking the van with napkins, bowls, plastic spoons, condiments, plastic serving gloves, and other supplies as needed from Restaurant Depot (located at Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria)

3. Co-managing the email account and responding to requests from volunteers looking get involved

4. Being willing to occasionally fill-in gaps in the food preparation

5. Ensuring that van maintenance and registration are kept up to date

6. Corresponding with the volunteer coordinator and the Board of Directors as required on strategy, management and operations to ensure that Sunday Suppers is continuing to meet its mission.

If you can perform the duties listed above and are interested in providing "food, fellowship and friendship" to the homeless and underprivileged of Northwest Washington DC, please contact us at sundaysuppers1@gmail.com.