What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pantry Manager position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Whether it's sharing God's love, helping disaster survivors, offering basic necessities from our Basic Needs Pantry, the Salvation Army of Superior is here to help! We also offer casework services, coats for kids in the winter months, community care ministries, holiday assistance and much more. If you want to help make a difference in your community, apply now!
The Pantry Manager will provide services through the Basic Needs Pantry to address the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of participants of the programs in a manner that is consistent with the mission of The Salvation Army.
About the role:
- Oversee and coordinate the organization of the Basic Needs Pantry and kitchen. Ensure the Distribution Area is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner at all times.
- Dispense Basic Needs Pantry orders during weekly distribution hours and in other emergency situations.
- Act as the agency liaison for stores and community groups conducting food drives.
- Supervise and train court-assigned community service workers and Work Experience participants who are working in the basic needs pantry.
- Accept in-kind donations and issue receipts as needed.
- Track all donations that are received.
- Assist with seasonal social services programming including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Cook meals and other food as needed for events and feeding programs
- Work in connection with the Case Manager to provide leadership, supervision and direction to all volunteers involved in the daily operations of Superior social services programs.
- Coordinate efforts with the Thrift Store Manager to transfer food donations from the thrift store to the Corps building as needed.
Other Functions:
- Foster a positive image of The Salvation Army with employees, volunteers, service workers, donors and clients. Build community relationships, expanding resources to The Salvation Army.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Certifications: Valid Wisconsin Driver's license with approval to drive from TSA's insurance carrier.
Experience: Must have experience working with food and people.
Who we are:
Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army's brand promises to Do the Most Good® - and it's our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.
We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you'll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.
The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer :
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
- Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life
- Insurance benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, life, disability
- Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance
Full-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, vision and hearing benefits, basic and voluntary life benefits, holiday pay and paid time off, which is pro-rated based on their regularly scheduled work week.
Non-Exempt Employees: Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. If the completion of a 90-day waiting period occurs on the first day of the calendar month, coverage will begin on that day.
Compensation:
Salary : $17
