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SUNBucks Call Center Manager

Remote, Work must be performed in Distrito de Columbia, US
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    Job Type:Full Time
    Job Type:Temporary
    Start Date:May 5, 2025
    End Date:September 30, 2025
    Experience Level:Managerial
    Salary:USD $55,000 - $65,000 / year
    Equates to~$23k-$27k for 2025 season, plus added ~$9k-$11k if extended through mid-Nov
    Cause Areas:Urban Areas, Hunger, Food Security, Children & Youth, Health & Medicine, Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Environment & Sustainability

    Description

    WHO WE ARE: FRESHFARM builds a more equitable, vibrant, sustainable, and resilient food future for the region by producing innovative solutions in partnership with local communities and organizations in the DC area. We create food access, economic development, and community building through hands-on education, farmers markets, and distribution programs. The Food Access team administers programs such as Produce Plus, FRESHMATCH, Free Summer Meals, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). These programs provide locally grown fruits and vegetables from farmers markets to residents with limited access to fresh, nutritious food.

    WHO YOU ARE:

    • Passionate about FRESHFARM mission and values and committed to supporting Food Access locally.
    • A team leader with minimum 2 years of experience supervising full-time employee(s).
    • Have at least 2 years working in a high-volume customer or client-facing position.
    • Detail oriented and organized with strong project management skills.
    • Demonstrated success in building relationships with socioeconomically diverse individuals from different backgrounds, ages, and languages.

    Spanish language skills, experience with call forwarding software, and/or experience in farmers markets, food access, or social services preferred, but not required

    WHAT YOU’LL DO: The two SUNBucks Call Center Managers will supervise a team of SUNBucks Call Center Associates in order to provide ample coverage for SUNBucks and other program inquiries to our phone hotline. Managers and their team will work to support DC residents to understand and access SUNBucks as well as other federal and local food assistance programs they may be eligible for. This position reports to the Director of Incentive Programs.

    Call Center and Staff Management

    • Supervise, schedule, coach, and train a team of Call Center Associates to handle inquiries in a high-volume call center environment;
    • Collaborate with one other Call Center Manager to manage daily cell center operations and facilitate regular meetings with Call Center staff;
    • Maintain data integrity and privacy throughout operations;
    • Follow up on case status and communicate action items and next steps for DC residents, partners;
    • Provide general admin and operations support for related food access programs

    Partnership and Information Sharing

    • Collaborate with DC state agencies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency;
    • Share outreach materials with other community-based organizations and partners.

    Data Tracking and Reporting

    • Ensure Call Center Associates meet daily call data tracking and monitoring requirements;
    • Support the FF Food Access Team in understanding trends and responding to needs of callers.

    THE PERKS:

    • Enjoy a relational workplace that values our people as the engine of our work
    • Play a key role in supporting the critical work to support local community members access to fresh, affordable food
    • Help FRESHFARM pioneer our first year leading SUNBucks hotline operations in the District!

    THE DETAILS:

    • This is a full-time, 40 hour / week position, expected to work 5 days / week. The SUNBucks Call Center will be open 9am to 6pm M-F and 9am - 3pm Sa- Su:
      • A typical schedule will involve 3-5 weekdays, and 1-2 weekend days, usually Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday, based on program need.
    • This is a seasonal role that we expect to start in early May and end on September 30th, with potential to extend through November 15th, pending program needs.

    PHYSICAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    • Must be proficient with GSuite or similar software.
    • Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/ or move about the worksite for 6-8 hours per workday during in-person shifts.
    • Must be able to talk on the phone for up to 7 hours per day.
    • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or test weekly if working in person, per FF policy.
    • Must have access to a personal cell phone; $25/mo cell phone stipend provided for use.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

    FRESHFARM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate, and will take affirmative action measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status in the following areas: employment, recruitment, or advertisements for employment; compensation, termination, upgrading, and promotions; any other conditions of employment.

    WHO WE ARE: FRESHFARM builds a more equitable, vibrant, sustainable, and resilient food future for the region by producing innovative solutions in partnership with local communities and organizations in the DC area. We create food access, economic development, and community building through hands-on education, farmers markets, and distribution programs. The Food Access team administers programs such as Produce Plus, FRESHMATCH, Free Summer Meals, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). These programs provide locally grown fruits and vegetables from farmers markets to residents with limited access to fresh, nutritious food.

    WHO YOU ARE:

    • Passionate about FRESHFARM mission and values and committed to supporting Food Access locally.
    • A team leader with minimum 2 years of experience supervising full-time employee(s).
    • Have at least 2 years working in a high-volume customer or client-facing position.
    • Detail oriented and organized with strong…

    Benefits

    • This is a primarily remote position. The person in this role will need to very occasionally work from FRESHFARM’s office in Downtown DC (mainly during onboarding) or a program or partner site site (such as farmer’s markets, mobile markets, or farm stands).
    • This employee is eligible to enroll in 100% employer covered healthcare, as well as generous employer coverage for vision and dental and employer paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D and an employee assistance program (EAP).
    • This employee is eligible to contribute to a 403b plan (opt-in; Roth or post-tax).
    • All employees accrue sick leave (1 hr / 28.5 hours worked). All employees also accrue vacation leave starting at 1 hr / 26 hours worked, with an increase after 3 years tenure; vacation will be paid out at the end of the season.
    • This is a primarily remote position. The person in this role will need to very occasionally work from FRESHFARM’s office in Downtown DC (mainly during onboarding) or a program or partner site site (such as farmer’s markets, mobile markets, or farm stands).
    • This employee is eligible to enroll in 100% employer covered healthcare, as well as generous employer coverage for vision and dental and employer paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D and an employee assistance program (EAP).
    • This employee is eligible to contribute to a 403b plan (opt-in; Roth or post-tax).
    • All employees accrue sick leave (1 hr / 28.5 hours worked). All employees also accrue vacation leave starting at 1 hr / 26 hours worked, with an increase after 3 years tenure; vacation will be paid out at the end of the season.

    Location

    Remote
    Work must be performed in Distrito de Columbia, US
    Associated Location
    1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
    4th Floor

    How to Apply

    Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

    Applicants selected to advance should expect to participate in a 90 minute virtual interview, which will include preparing a few responses to scenarios based on staff management and customer service. Finalists will be asked to provide two professional references.

    Our goal is for this candidate to start by early May 2025 at the latest.

    Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

    Applicants selected to advance should expect to participate in a 90 minute virtual interview, which will include preparing a few…

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