Food Pantry Coordinator

Job Overview
The Salvation Army's Sharon Corps is hiring a Food Pantry Coordinator.

The Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible fordaily functioning and oversight of the food pantry program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct pantry services to clients.
• Work closely with the caseworker for client services.
• Keep accurate inventories of food supplies.
• Place food orders as needed and working within established budgets.
• Maintain program records and equipment.
• Manage, recruit, supervise and train volunteers to perform pantry operations.
• Record and maintain hours and address for all volunteers.
• Maintain records and follow proper Salvation Army protocols when dealing with volunteers, clearances, and training.
• Stock pantry shelves, refrigerator, and freezers in an orderly and safe manner.
• Drive Salvation Army vehicles to perform various food pick-ups as needed.
• Attend community meetings as directed (example: Community Food Warehouse trainings).
• Attend and participate in trainings/workshops as assigned.
• Responsible for Gift-in-Kind reporting.
• Arrange for pick-up of food donations with the corps driver.
• Assist with completing required paperwork as directed.
• Assist with Salvation Army seasonal support programs.
• Maintain a cleaning pantry, equipment, and other areas if used for the pantry programs.
• File incident and accident reports in a timely manner to supervisor for behaviors and issues with facility or people.

The above duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive and may be modified to include other job-related duties at the discretion of the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite desired.
• Strong organizational skills, be detail oriented, self-motivated, reliable and a team player.
• Ability to enforce The Salvation Army policies and expectations for clients and volunteers.
• Ability to orient and supervise program volunteers.
• Must understand and maintain confidentiality for clients, volunteers, staff and donors.
• Able to multi-task and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Positive communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army

Requirements:

• Must take/or have the serve safe class certification within 6 months of starting employment
• Remain current with Serve Safe certification throughout employment
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, regularly.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, bend, twist, and stand for long periods of time.
• All three PA Clearances required upon employment and thereafter upon renewal date: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Request for Criminal Record, and Fingerprint based federal criminal history.
• PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army’s KeepSAfe training required.
• PA Driver's License

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of the Salvation Army

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing in his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her work related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Salvation Army’s religious purposes.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 29 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12