Food Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Food Pantry Coordinator is to assist in the distribution of food items to clients through the Food Pantry, placing orders to the Oregon Food Bank, maintaining the function and stocking of food items within the pantry, and data entry. The Salvation Army's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Moore Street's vision is to help build strong families in North Portland by encouraging growth spiritually, physically, and mentally through worship services, nutrition programs, athletic activities, and educational/enrichment opportunities.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma, or GED
Maintain a current Driver’s License
Pass a criminal history background check
Flexible schedule
Lift 50 lbs.
Basic computer skills and must be able to type

Responsibilities

Drive box truck to Oregon Food Bank to pick up order weekly. Must be able to use pallet jack and load full pallets into truck and unload items using hand truck.
Restocking shelves, organizing items for clients to take as needed.
Shopping with clients in food pantry.
Maintain an organized, clean waiting area and food pantry.
Help with intake of clients, when needed.
Working with staff and volunteers alike to serve the clients.
Data entry and filing, copying, etc.
Online reporting of statics to Oregon Food Bank.
Maintaining all of the requirements of the Oregon Food Bank.
Assist with Christmas/seasonal help: intake, distribution, clean up.
Refer clients to other resources when appropriate.
Attend occasional community meetings, Oregon Food Bank opportunities and training, in order to promote the food pantry within the community.
Be available for special events and to assume additional responsibilities as needed.