Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator

Description

Position Summary: The Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator leads and ensures the success and operation of all Mobile Pantry operations. Primary responsibilities involve operations planning and implementation, marketing planning and implementation, ordering products, managing inventory, coordinating the routes, mobile pantry truck operation, engaging volunteers, and serving clients

with dignity, equity, and inclusion. This position is performed primarily outdoors and will require the Coordinator to spend multiple hours a day outside in all weather and climates. Days and hours of work are generally 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday-Friday.

Applications accepted through May 1, 2025.

Salary: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour.

Please submit your resume and cover letter, letting us know why this is the right position for you!

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Food Security Programs Manager to coordinate the following:

• Coordinate, drive, and carry out the weekly schedule for Mobile Food Pantry services.
• Engage community partners to develop pantry sites in areas of need, including food deserts, neighborhoods with high density of refugees or low-income families, LBX sites, college campuses etc.
• Perform recruitment and outreach for the program, and lead program distributions.
• Offer program compliance insights and guidance, and execute program surveys as needed/assigned.
• Conduct client intakes; submits and maintains all appropriate records and logs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Establish key relationships with community partners to provide holistic services
• Conduct outreach to potential Mobile Pantry participants and identify opportunities for new sites.
• Process incoming product, rotate stock, and monitor inventory levels.
• Assist with data entry and monthly reports.
• Respond to special circumstances presented by client/volunteers (walk-ins, special needs, referrals, conflicts, etc.).
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment that meets or exceeds sanitary and safety guidelines/regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable grant, government regulations, and health codes.
• Help load the product on and off the truck.
• Help ensure that the warehouse storage area complies with safety regulations, and ensure that the mobile pantry operates safely, including COVID-specific safety guidelines.
• Practice proper food safety and inventory control.
• Represent Jewish Family Service with professionalism, dignity, and respect when interacting with customers, staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Attend staff meetings, conferences, and other meetings as required.
• Have regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

COVID-19 considerations: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.

Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded over 150 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.

We are very proud of our work culture, including recently completing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion assessment. JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 19 paid holidays, and a generous leave program. JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent credentials.
  
  

Experience:

• Two years of work experience in the human services field
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual Spanish or Russian speakers preferred.
• Minimum of 25 years of age.
• Have a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Have a clean motor vehicle driving record- no moving violations in the last 3 years.
• Enjoy working with a non-profit social service agency serving a diverse population.
• Comfortable operating a mobile box truck.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, push, pull, and carry cases up to 50 pounds in weight for a sustained time while stooping, twisting, lifting overhead, and bending repeatedly.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to ascend in and out of the truck repeatedly
• Ability to work in a variety of weather and temperatures during seasonal weather changes and to work outside for hours at a time during operations
  
  

Skills:

• Ability to work independently with some guidance and direction.
• Team player, able to interact and communicate clearly, patiently, and respectfully with volunteers, staff, clients, and donors.
• Ability to inspire and build relationships with a diverse public
• Computer competence.
• Ability to easily learn and adapt to new programs.
• Experience problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exhibits culturally competent behavior.
• Demonstrates an understanding of issues related to food justice, hunger, and poverty.
  
  

Salary Description

$22.00 - $26.00