Iron Gate Job Openings

Would you like to join the Iron Gate team? Are you passionate about our mission to feed the hungry and homeless of Tulsa every day? Job openings will be listed below as they become available. Please read the full description before applying to an open position. If you have any questions about working at Iron Gate, you can reach out via email at employment@irongatetulsa.org.

Operations Manager

This position will support Iron Gate’s mission by managing the Operations Department. Expectations include overseeing and managing daily activities of Operations Department to ensure smooth and timely execution, while acting as a bridge between supervisory strategic planning initiatives and day-to-day execution in the areas of process optimization, resource management, leadership, training, and quality control.

Job Duties:

• Will act as supervisor of operations staff and department head in absence of Operations Director

• Ensure the weekly duty checklist is adhered to and completed

• Ensure tasks are executed as delegated by leadership

• Ensure procedure is followed by department staff in execution of job duties

• Facilitate and/or participate in weekly staff meetings

• Maintain supply level for items relevant to operations department by way of vendor procurement

• Coordinate pick-ups and deliveries in absence of, or under the direction of, Operations Director

• Hold staff accountable in accordance to policy and expectations

• Hold guests accountable in accordance to rules and expectations

• Facilitate and execute ban process for uninvited guests

• Monitor cameras to observe and report guest misconduct

• Ensure incident reports are completed and filed within 24 hours

• Responsible for security presence of Iron Gate (Monitoring the property during service hours while maintaining a respectful rapport with guests)

• Respond to guests in a constructive and positive manner; empower staff and volunteers to act in a similar capacity

• Janitorial duties as assigned (pick up tables, sweep floor, empty trash cans, maintain property etc.)

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with pallet jack and FIFO organizational method

• Balances team and individual responsibilities

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent communication skills and punctuality

• Ability to work under pressure, effective problem solver

• Ability to effectively collaborate with staff and volunteers

• Works ethically and with integrity to uphold organizational values

• Good organizational skills, well-disciplined, able to meet deadlines, self-starter

• Reliable transportation

• Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to light to moderate noise in a cafeteria-like setting.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to human hostility.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 lbs.

• Must be able to see and respond appropriately to developing situations

• Employee will regularly be required to stand, talk, hear, walk, lift, carry, stoop, push, pull, crouch, and reach at or below the shoulder

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or special needs to perform the essential functions

Education and Experience:

• Two to three years of supervisory experience preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Our Mission

Iron Gate’s mission is simple. We feed the hungry and homeless of Tulsa every day. We feed people in three ways: our soup kitchen, grocery pantry and Kids Pantry. We call those who eat at Iron Gate our “guests” because we invite them to eat with us. Our philosophy is we are all guests on this earth and guests treat one another with courtesy, kindness, and respect.

To apply, please send resume/information to: mmitchell@irongatetulsa.org. No phone calls please.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This position description does not constitute a guarantee that employment will continue for any specified period. Iron Gate reserves the right to modify the position description at any time. Iron Gate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.