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STARK COUNTY HUNGER TASK FORCE

JOB DESCRIPTION

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Position Summary

This full time position (40 hours per week) will coordinate program services relevant to the mission of the Stark County Hunger Task Force.  This position will work closely with the Board of Trustees in developing procedural operations for the program and overseeing the daily operation of office procedures.  This position requires some evening and weekend hours and includes assignments that follow an established practice.  Must have the ability to manage an office.  This individual must possess strong marketing, fundraising, verbal and written communication skills, a general knowledge of computers, in addition to organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolutions skills.  Knowledge of grant writing is essential.  Must be able to lift twenty pounds.  This individual must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurance, and must pass a criminal background check.

Essential Functions

*Assist the Board of Trustees with administrative duties and work with committees and subcommittees.
*Identify and write grants.
*Process checks and bank deposits.
*Enter computer data for all food pantries in preparation for required reports.
*Provide appropriate referrals for inquiries regarding food pantries, including emergencies.
*Maintain accurate records of food pantries.
*Coordinate the distribution of food donations to all food pantries.
*Provide training to SCHTF volunteers.
*Maintain accurate records relating to all program donations (both monetary and food items).
*Maintain the schedule for the SCHTF van for use by food pantries.

Additional Responsibilities

*Act as marketing representative for SCHTF with area schools, churches, civic groups, local college campuses and business.  As for the marketing representative for SCHTF, the program director is the “face” of the SCHTF in the community.
*Visit food pantries on a regular basis and maintain relationships and communicate with directors.
*Provide monthly statistics to the Board of Trustees of the SCHTF.
*Perform other duties as required.

Submit cover letter and resume by April 27, 2012, to:

Stark County Hunger Task Force
Attn.:  Lisa Vitale, Board President
P.O. Box 20941
Canton, OH  44701

Or fax to:  330.454.9465

Please note that we are tentatively scheduling interviews for the evening of May 7.  Candidates will give a two to three minute presentation on the Stark County Hunger Task Force.  Information for the presentation can be found on this website.

Prepare for your presentation: Presentation Prep

Current Employment Opportunities

Remember the TV game show Supermarket Sweep? Ever wish you could do that at your local Fisher Foods? Now you can!

Visit the new US Bank inside your local Fisher Foods for details.

The winner will run on Friday, April 20th and the very generous US Bank will match their shopping spree through a donation to our local hunger relief efforts!

Stop in and tell them we sent you for a chance to win your shopping spree.

Tim Carmany would like you to go to the prom with him. More specifically, he would like you to attend the Canton Prom on April 21, a fun spring formal he is organizing at downtown Canton’s swanky Canton Club.

There will be dancing and photos and a coronation, just like at high-school proms, but this one is for ages 21 and older, so there will be cocktails, too. And hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $20 single or $30 per couple, with proceeds to benefit the Stark County Hunger Task Force.

“My prom in high school was pretty bad,” says Carmany, 26, an easygoing, affable guy who grew up in Huntington, Ohio. “I just want this to be a good party. It’s not going to be a bunch of thirtysomething people in prom dresses sitting around a bar getting drunk trying to re-live anything. The atmosphere is going to be really classy. It will be nice just to be there at the event, mingling, talking, drinking. Or you can get down and dance.”

The prom will run from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be live “jazzy-bluesy” music from the local combo Cyphert until 9:30, when deejay dance music will begin. The ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres and either a free drink or free photo. Food is being donated by Pete’s Grille, Arcadia Grille, Chik-fil-A, Caroline’s Cupcakes, Buehler’s and Fishers Foods.

The dress code is shirts and ties for men and dresses for women, with tuxedos and gowns encouraged. A professional photographer will shoot prom portraits. All ages — 21 and over — are welcome, Carmany emphasizes.

Canton is the adopted hometown of Carmany, a Malone University grad who moved back here after stints in Chicago and Philadelphia. He has an art studio at 2nd April Galerie downtown, and an eye toward organizing more local events.

About Stark County Hunger Task Force, Carmany says, “I really like what their mission statement says, about everybody needing a little help once in awhile. They were very open to (the fundraiser). They’ve been helping out a lot.”

Tickets to the Canton Prom must be purchased in advance. They are available at www.the-prom.com and 2nd April Galerie.

On the Beat: Canton Prom to benefit the Stark County Hunger Task Force
Dan Kane
Posted: 04/06/2012 7:00 AM

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Fairways to Fight Hunger Golf Outing
benefiting
Stark County Hunger Task Force

May 5th — 9 am Shotgun Start

Pleasant View Golf Course, 14605 Louisville Rd, Paris, Ohio

18-hole scramble with cart

* Buffet Dinner * Coffee and Doughnuts * Two Beers or Soft Drinks * Skills Contests * Big prize hole-in-one contests * 50-50 drawing * Prizes for Best and Worse Teams * Other Surprises

$65 a single — $250 a foursome (individual golfers and smaller groups will be paired for the event)

For additional details or information on sponsorships:

* Call Ralph Norton at 330-455-6667
* Stop in the Stark County Hunger Task Force office
* Email ralph@starkhunger.org

Sign up today — pre-registration required — deadline April 20

Event Flyer
Golfer Registration Form
Sponsorship Information

Online payment: Foursome  |  Individual

Online registration: All Golfers 

You don’t need to be in Indianapolis to be a part of the excitement!

Sign-up your business or team party today!

Collect food, collect money…either way, below are all the resources you need to tackle hunger in 2012:

Souper Bowl Logo
Tackle Hunger Logo
Souper Bowl Brochure (for collection coordinator)
Souper Bowl Poster (for collection site)

A complete Souper Bowl of Caring resource center is available at http://www.souperbowl.org/resources/

If you didn’t already receive your invitation to join our team to tackle hunger, please download yours now.

Join 2011 Hunger Fighter of the Year, Dr. Michael Linz, and his cadre
of wine connoisseurs for the fifth annual Guest Sommeliers Night Feb. 4th at Bender’s Tavern.

Dr. Linz and fellow guest stewards provide wine suggestions from Bender’s wine cellar as diners place dinner orders. In return, tips for the sommeliers benefit the Stark County Hunger Task Force.

Contact Jon Jacob of Bender’s for reservations at 330.453.8424. There will be three seatings: 6 pm, 7 pm and 8:15 pm

Welcome to the 2011 Foodies Awards. This inaugural event, in conjunction with the annual January board and staff dinner, is a moment of reflection and gratitude to board members, staff members and events throughout the 2011 hunger fighting season.

All too often I hear “I’m just doing my job” or “It was no big deal.” But the truth is we are all committed to our cause of fighting hunger in Stark County and I feel recognition and gratitude are in order for those who go above and beyond the call of “their job” or role. Because fighting hunger IS a big deal.

These awards were chosen at the sole discretion of myself, as an extension of appreciation from all of the staff of Stark County Hunger Task Force for the committed service of our hunger fighters.

Thank you to all board and staff members, we had a challenging 2011 but we prevailed to have served the most clients in our history and we shall continue to press the boundaries of where our future leads us…together we will not just fight hunger but one day eradicate food insecurity in Stark County!

Yours in service,

Eric Smer
Executive Director

2011 Recipients

Newest Hunger Fighter
Ryan Shaffer

Most Engaged New Board Member
Sherri McKinney-Frantz

Most Engaged Board Member
Redda Latona

Best Board Attendance
Lisa Vitale

Most Board Hours of Service
Theresa Donato

Most “Socially” Networked
Terri Patterson

Email Informer
Stef Fakelis

Committee Chair of the Year
Marie Sumser

Fundraiser of the Year
Bender’s Guest Sommelier Night

Food Drive of the Year
Postal Drive

Event of the Year
Hunger Awareness Month Kickoff

Mover: Most Toiletries
Jennifer Werstler

Mover: Most Non-perishables
Ralph Norton

Mover: Most Perishables
Kirsten Boswell

Plastic Bagger
Lisa Vitale

“Where’s My Seat”
Shirley Cavender

To everyone involved and to Downtown Ford and Lincoln for the 12th Annual Spirit of Giving Day, thank you! We collected 1,631 pounds of food and $1,750. With our anonymous donor match program, we collected 26,131 pounds today! That is a new record and we thank you and all of Stark County for helping make a difference.

Have a happy, hungerless holiday!