Part-time Food Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army • Gloversville, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Part-time (20 Hrs./Week) Food Pantry Coordinator to join our Gloversville Service Center. This role provides support to the Service Center Manager and performs tasks associated with the daily operation of the office, food pantry, and other emergency food social service programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1-year related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to multi-task.
• Proficiency with computer office programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Database, internet, etc.).
• Valid Driver’s License that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operations of the Emergency Food Pantry and any other food distribution program.
• Assist with volunteer coordination.
• Assist with ordering food from the Food Bank and other vendors.
• Pickup, unload, stock and inventory.
• Assist with client intake as needed: Greet guests and route people to the correct program.
• Assist in the operation of seasonal programs including Long Point Camp recruitment, Holiday food, Angel Tree.
• Assist in the Red Kettle Campaign: Recruit and schedule volunteer bell ringers, set up and collection of kettles, relieving volunteers and ring as needed.
• Manage the cleaning/upkeep of the physical site.
• Maintain records of program participants in a confidential and organized manner.
• Assist with ordering, sorting, and stocking of pantry goods.
• Distribute pantry goods to program participants as per Service Center guidelines.

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED