Food Pantry Coordinator (Savannah)

National Housing Trust•Washington, DC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

National Housing Trust (NHT) has been dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing for almost 40 years. We build, preserve, and finance affordable housing and use that expertise to inform and advance resident-focused solutions to strengthen the broader affordable housing industry. NHT has a staff of 60+ across five program areas: Policy, Lending, Real Estate Development, Community Outreach and Impact, and Sustainability. NHT owns and operates the Savannah Apartments located at 3230 13th St SE, Washington, DC 20032. As part of our commitment to residents, NHT is working with the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) to launch a yearlong initiative to address food insecurity. Our Community Outreach and Impact (COI) team is dedicated to resident success. We believe that all people deserve affordable housing and that integrated, onsite services provide accessible support to our residents. POSITION We are seeking one Savannah resident to serve as a Food Pantry Coordinator. This is a contract position that will begin in February 2026-December 2026. The Food Pantry Coordinator will oversee operations of our small community food pantry and will work closely with staff from NHT and residents in your community. This position will be contracted by NHT. This position is DC-based. Due to the nature of the work, this position offers no remote work options. This position requires up to 5 hours monthly, including all distribution days and preparation time.

Requirements

Strong organizational and communication skills
Compassionate attitude and commitment to community service
Ability to work independently and lead a team of volunteers
Basic computer proficiency for record-keeping
Because this position works with youth, a background check is required

Responsibilities

Manage inventory
Schedule and supervise volunteers during operating hours
Coordinate with NHT on food deliveries and restocking
Maintain pantry organization and cleanliness standards
Process resident intake and maintain confidential records
Monitor expiration dates and food safety compliance
Identify and address specific community nutritional needs
Coordinate special holiday or seasonal distribution events
Lifting heavy items
Stooping, kneeling, and standing while managing inventory and distributions
Hand deliveries to households with mobility challenges
Taking instructions from National Housing Trust staff regarding how to conduct the work and store the supplies