Food Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible for serving clients and coordinating the daily functions of the food pantry operation. In addition to client services, this role oversees food pantry volunteers and participates in community collaborations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field required (minimum), or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 1 or more years in direct service field.
• Experience working with low-income populations, preferred.
• Adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics.
• Understand and adhere to professional boundaries within and outside of the organization.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a continued effort to increase self-awareness and to better understand other cultures and issues of social justice and promote racial understanding and reconciliation.
• Complete Caseworker Certification Program within 120 days of hire.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint.
• Willingness to learn new software as needed.
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed.
• Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Meets with food pantry applicants; assists with application processes; assesses needs for food
• Assist in the food acquisition process, handling, and stocking.
• Accommodate the scheduling needs of all participants as available and appropriate.
• Coordinate product ordering and spending.
• Maintains working relationships with community agencies.
• Uses electronic database to enter, retrieve, and maintain accurate client records per protocols, monitors fund balances, and requests funding as appropriate.
• Serves as liaison; represents The Salvation Army at community meetings.
• Coordinate and oversee food pantry volunteers.
• Coordinate seasonal programs as assigned, including the application process.
• Organizes seasonal in-kind drives and distributions.
• Fulfills ad hoc and periodic survey requests, and provides information needed for reports to administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with Angel Tree Campaign, to include sign-ups, approving applications, assigning distribution times, and maintaining the database.
• Oversee online registries and emailing thank you notes.
• Assist in managing gift donations.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits which include Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Flexible spending accounts, AFLAC, Voluntary life insurance benefits.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options.
• Pet Insurance.
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment. Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment.
• 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off which includes Sick days, Vacation, Personal days, Floating holidays, and Birthday off with pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree