Food Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Norridge, IL

6d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

To coordinate the Food Pantry ministry at the Norridge Citadel corps and to
support Community Ministry initiatives.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license/MVR clearance.
• Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Must maintain a proper appearance and conduct themselves according to The Salvation Army polices.
• Cultural sensitivity with an interest in providing direct services to people of various ethnic, racial, religious, and social backgrounds.
• Friendly with excellent communication skills.
• Uses diplomacy and good judgment.
• A love for and desire to serve others, especially disenfranchised individuals, families, and the local community through the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Time management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and use initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Food Pantry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND COORDINATION (60%)
• Maintain supplies and keep an inventory of food, etc. in the Community Ministries Pantry with attention to organization and cleanliness.
• Communicate and schedule with local vendors who donate food to the pantry.
• Coordinate with Greater Chicago Food depository, fulfill orders, track inventory, and follow necessary food and technology policies connected with agency requirements.
• Lead and coordinate all areas of the food pantry to ensure positive customer service and functional systems of delivery that promote a ‘choice’ pantry.
• Complete and maintain paperwork and case files as assigned.
• Complete required training:
• Greater Chicago Food Depository Training.
• Food Handling Certification.
• Safe From Harm Training.
• All other training assigned.
• VOLUNTEER COORDINATION (20%)
• Recruit and coordinate community volunteers for the pantry ministry.
• Provide orientation and training for volunteers as assigned/needed (including Safe from Harm compliance).
• Coordinate food rescue volunteers for local food donations and pick up donations when volunteers are not scheduled.
• COMMUNITY MINISTRIES SUPPORT (20%)
• Provide assistance with Special Events (i.e. Angel Tree, Thanksgiving, Back to School Drive, etc.) as assigned.
• Promote Outreach and Congregational activities with food pantry volunteers and clients.
• Complete casework and/or management as assigned.
• Maintain databases and report statistics, as assigned.
• Participate in corps councils, committees, or community initiatives as assigned.
• Support outreach programs and events to build connections to the food pantry ministry.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees