Food Pantry Coordinator (Part-Time)

Vivent Health•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This role will be working 20 hours a week. As a part-time employee, you've got paid time off, plus paid holidays. Vivent Health also offers a 401(k) with a full match up to 5%, plus other perks. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve. Vivent Health is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Vivent Health complies with other expanded protected classifications that specific county or municipal regulations may mandate. Vivent Health is deeply committed to fostering respect, dignity, and understanding for all individuals affected by HIV, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that champions advocacy, education, and compassionate care for everyone in our diverse community. Going beyond the law’s requirements, Vivent Health places great importance on fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek qualified candidates from different racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, as we believe that differing perspectives and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Vivent Health encourages all interested persons to apply for this position, and we look forward to learning more about your unique background and qualifications. As a recipient of federal funding, Vivent Health will not hire nor enter a contractual relationship with any party debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs.

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.