Food Pantry Coordinator (Part-Time) - Father Jack Jones Food Pantry

Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc•Louisville, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Father Jack Jones food pantry in Louisville’s Churchill Downs neighborhood and one shift at the Sister Visitor Center food pantry in West Louisville. The role includes keeping the Father Jack Jones pantry clean and stocked, coordinating donations and food procurement, supporting regular operating hours, and coordinating pantry volunteers. The coordinator also performs email duties, provides paperwork to the Program Director for reporting, and maintains partnerships with vendors, donors, and community members. The coordinator may be asked to help cover other Catholic Charities pantries as needed. In keeping with Catholic Charities of Louisville’s mission, vision, and Catholic identity, the Food Pantry Coordinator demonstrates the agency’s Welcome, Empower, and Strengthen values. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, at $18 per hour. Scheduled hours are Monday at the Sister Visitor Center, Tuesday through Thursday at Father Jack Jones, and Friday at the Broadway Building, each from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent; two years of related experience is preferred.
Valid driver’s license and personal transportation.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including handwritten communication, with colleagues, supervisors, clients, and community personnel.
Comfort using email and responding promptly to email.
Ability to manage competing demands and use time effectively.
Knowledge of and familiarity with community resources.
Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
Computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook, and databases.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Self-confidence, initiative, flexibility, and a high degree of professionalism.
Ability to work with limited supervision and solve problems independently.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and use stairs.
Ability to lift and carry parcels and packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
Close and distant vision abilities.
Ability to accurately examine and analyze information and type on a computer.
Must represent Catholic Charities positively in dress and presentation when meeting the public.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of warehouse safety, storage practices, and inventory management.
Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain monthly food supplies according to Father Jack Jones inventory protocols and community needs.
Pick up, receive, and record food donations.
Stock pantry storage and ensure food is sorted and stored safely and sanitarily.
Manage volunteer schedules to ensure adequate pantry and pickup coverage.
Keep pantry shelves stocked with sufficient food.
Record daily food and household distribution data, assist with monthly food bank reports, and deliver paperwork and records to the Program Director weekly.
Manage food distribution with the help of staff and volunteers.
Act as a personal shopper and help clients choose healthier food options.
Orient food bank volunteers to tasks for preparing food distributions.
Manage client movement through the pantry line with staff and volunteer assistance.
Assist with home food deliveries.
Complete intakes for new clients and update client information in the agency database.
Assist with inventory tracking and reporting.
Keep the warehouse and pantry clean and organized.
Distribute and collect surveys.
Perform other duties as assigned.