Part-time Food Pantry Coordinator

Overview

Seeking a Part time (20 Hrs./Week) Food Pantry Coordinator to join our Gloversville Service Center.

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

·      Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time

·      Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

·      Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

·      Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

·      Christmas Bonus

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

Provides support to the Service Center Manager; Perform tasks associated with daily operation of the office, food pantry and other emergency food social service programs.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in the operations of the Emergency Food Pantry and any other food distribution program. Tasks include but are not limited to:
  • Assist with volunteer coordination
  • Assist with ordering food from the Food Bank and other vendors. Pickup, unload, stock and inventory.
  • Assist with client intake as needed:
  • Greet guests and route people to the correct program
• Assist in the operation of seasonal programs including Long Point Camp recruitment, Holiday food, Angel Tree
• Assist in the Red Kettle Campaign: Recruit and schedule volunteer bell ringers, set up and collection of kettles, relieving volunteers and ring as needed
• Manage the cleaning/upkeep of the physical site
• Other duties as assigned by Service Center Manager and/or Service Extension Director

PROGRAM

• Maintain records of program participants in a confidential and organized manner
• Assist with ordering, sorting, and stocking of pantry goods
• Distribute pantry goods to program participants as per Service Center guidelines

Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

·         High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required

·         Minimum of 1-year related experience

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Organized and able to multi-task

·         Proficiency with computer office programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point,

Database, internet, etc.)

·         Valid Driver’s License that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements

EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT:

Funding for programs and services vary within nonprofit organizations, which can impact the continuation of staff positions. Every effort is made to continue funding for programs. However, a change in funding could impact your position. There is also no guarantee of continued employment for the duration of a grant.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.