Program Manager - Food Pantry

YMCA Southcoast

Full Plate Project Manager

Position Summary :

Under the direction and supervision of the Community Outreach Director and Association Leadership Team, provide overall management of the Full Plate Project (FPP). Work with Executive Directors, staff, and volunteers to execute consistent packing sessions and mobile markets. Collaborate with community partners to reduce food insecurity in our communities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Coordinate and manage packing sessions and mobile markets at five YMCA Southcoast (YSC) branches.

Supervise FPP part-time employees and volunteers.  Experience working with volunteers preferred.

Move, organize, and inventory food supplies upon delivery from the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), Tourtellot, United Way, or other agencies.

Drive the FPP truck to mobile markets, housing sites, and community events.

Ensure the truck is maintained properly including annual inspection.

Responsible for the overall operation of the FPP, including organization, sanitation, and compliance with all food safety requirements, GBFB policies, and YSC procedures.

Generate and distribute monthly work plans and weekly volunteer plans.

Establish and maintain good working relationships with community partner organizations.

Order food from GBFB to meet program participant needs.

Create, compile, and maintain records. Generate reports and statistics for GBFB, YSC, and grant applications, among others.

Participate in monthly GBFB agency Zoom calls, national Y food insecurity group, and local meetings.

Generate and manage the annual budget.

Assist with grant writing / reporting, marketing materials, annual report, etc.

Demonstrated commitment to mission-oriented work or community service desirable.

Education, Training & Work Experience :

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.

Pallet jack operation

Operate 26’ box truck with air brakes

Related food service or warehouse experience preferred

• Experience working with volunteers preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to mission-oriented work or community service a plus

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Certifications :

Serv Safe training required

Valid driver’s license

DOT medical certificate required

Work Environment & Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, bend; and talk to hear.

Regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

YMCA Competencies : Leader

Mission Advancement

Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values, demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs, recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them, supports fundraising.

Collaboration

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions, builds rapport and relates well to others, seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations, listens for understanding and meaning, speaks and writes effectively, takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another, embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience, establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings, follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately, strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance, demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process, accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships, has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Salary : $48,000 - $50,000