Food Pantry Coordinator

Vivent Health • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of food services, working to address food access and health for people living with HIV. This role is an opportunity to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, making you a part of something bigger and enabling you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in coordinating, training, monitoring, and retaining volunteers is required.
• Experience providing customer service in a service-delivery setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Windows, and databases.
• Knowledge of Food Services, acquisition, distribution, and/or food bank operations.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite and Windows.
• Valid Government Issued Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
• Flexibility in response to change, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Food Manager Certification.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Train and oversee volunteers to ensure and maintain the smooth, effective, and efficient functioning of the Food Pantry.
• Assist with daily food distribution, including acquisition, storage, and delivery.
• Manage inventory and work in conjunction with the Director on the program budget to strive for cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality and nutritional value.
• Implement special projects and fulfill assigned duties by the Director.
• Enforce policies and procedures for cohesive and multidisciplinary client treatment in department operations.
• Provide food safety education, recommend good nutritional practices, and connect clients to needed services.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Employer subsidized medical benefits
• Employer subsidized dental benefits
• Employer subsidized vision benefits
• Gender-affirming care benefits
• Employer paid short-term disability
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification assistance
• Licensure assistance
• Benefits for part-time roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED