Food Pantry Coordinator/ Office Aide

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • City of Gloversville, NY

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About The Position

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference! If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today! Seeking a Full Time Food Pantry Coordinator/Office Aide on our Social Service Ministry Team.

Requirements

• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, and dependability required
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment is essential
• Must demonstrate empathy and compassion through action and speech
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work effectively with minimal daily supervision and guidance
• A valid driver's license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements

Responsibilities

• Interview of clients for food assistance, clothing assistance, utility assistance or any other assistance be offered (regular or seasonal)
• Input of client information into computer data system (when applicable)
• Make referrals and phone contact for clients to other agencies providing desired or needed services (not available at Salvation Army)
• Keep accurate and organized statistics and files on social assistance clients
• Coordinate volunteers assigned to food pantry
• Coordinate ordering of, delivery of, and stocking of food pantry
• Pick up and/or coordinate volunteers to pick up donated food for gleaming program
• Assist individuals making gifts-in-kind donations
• Assist in upkeep and maintenance of physical site
• Assist in application preparation for funding sources
• Manage the efficient operation of the office to include handling telephone and other communications for the Corps Officer(s), receiving and directing office visitors, handling mail, and scheduling meetings
• Maintains inventory of office supplies; notifies the Corps Officer when an order needs to be placed
• Ensures proper filing of correspondence and documents as needed
• Identify and refer clients and/or others to Corps Officer for pastoral care when opportunities arise
• Assist with the administration of seasonal fundraising projects
• Assist with other-related tasks, as personal initiative requires and/or requested by the officers

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Christmas Bonus
• Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level