Assistant Food Pantry Manager

JOB TITLE: Assistant Food Pantry Manager

JOB STATUS: This is a part-time position, in-person approximately 10-15 hours per week.  A consistent schedule, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am - 3:00pm and every other Saturday, 9:30am - 2pm will be agreed upon at acceptance.

REPORTS TO:  Food Pantry Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:  

We are looking for a service oriented, motivated, organized, multi-tasker interested in working in an active, fast-paced environment.

COMPENSATION: $17 per hour 

JOB DUTIES: 

• Support the manager with the  day-to-day operations and organizational functions of the Food Pantry
• Assist with ensuring all Audit, Health Department, Food Handling, Gleaners and Forgotten Harvest Agreement requirements are adhered to for the operation of a Food Pantry
• With assistance from Volunteer Coordinator, train volunteers and assign them pantry jobs to complete
• Help manage food drives; ensuring they are self-funding
• Oversee volunteers re-stocking the shelves and storage
• Aid the donation process, ensuring donations are weighed and recorded, and appropriation donor recognition and receipts are provided in a timely manner
• Assist in preparation of the Food Pantry annual budget
• Support implementation and delivery of holiday and seasonal programs
• Communicate community outreach suggestions regarding donations needed to maintain the pantry
• Collaborate with the manager to oversee the purchase/storage of food supplies, materials and merchandise within the food pantry budget  
• Assist with marketing and promotional needs related to the Food Pantry

JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be capable of lifting 25-40 pounds unassisted. Ability to work on your feet all day. This is not a sit down job.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize information and priorities. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to start/resume work on projects, amid changing priorities, to meet deadlines. 
• Job knowledge –Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Requires minimal supervision. Uses resources effectively. 
• Customer service – Displays courtesy and sensitivity when communicating with clients, volunteers, donors and team members.  
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in writing. Keeps leadership and colleagues adequately informed. 
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions and includes appropriate people in decision-making process. 
• Must be willing to work every other Saturday

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Residency within 10 miles of Neighborhood House Main Office location or within our servicing community 
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Ability to handle a wide range of tasks and responsibilities; adaptable in the role 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities 
• Proficiency in using office software, Microsoft Office 365 
• Compassion and commitment to the mission and values of NH 
• Experience in nonprofit operations is a plus 

ABOUT US: 

Founded in 1968, Neighborhood House is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit human service organization that assists our neighbors during times of hardship. We collaborate with the community and other social service providers to help our neighbors in financial crisis move toward financial and overall wellness. 

Life circumstances, such as sudden job loss, divorce or death of a spouse, can change the life of a family in a moment’s notice. Neighborhood House recognizes the basic needs of residents in crisis and responds with emotional and financial assistance.  

We believe that neighbors helping neighbors is the model of a strong community. 

Our key client services include food pantry, clothes closet, financial assistance, transportation, sustainability services and counseling. 

Salary : $17