Health and Pantry Coordinator

Jewish United Fund • Chicago, IL

1d • $50,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping low-income populations in your community? EZRA
Multi Service Center is a community-based service center that provides emergency
services to seniors, people with mental illness, people with disabilities,
people living with chronic illness, parents and children, people who are
homeless, and other people in need. In this position, you will maintain our
Client-Choice Pantry, support and run healthy holistic workshops, and staff our
free, restaurant-style cafe two times per week.

In this role, you will recognize the connection between proper nutrition and
physical wellness, coordinate our food & hygiene pantry, connect with community
healthcare organizations to bring health education and screenings to EZRA,
provide staffing and client support for the JUF Uptown Cafe, and collaborate
with community partners on issues surrounding food security and healthcare. The
salary for this role is $50,000.

Requirements

• 1-3 years’ experience in social service or related direct service field.
• Interest in working for an agency with an urban Jewish social justice agenda.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
• Ability to work in a calm and collected manner.
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and a high level of accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a broad range of individuals.
• Empathy and sensitivity in working with low-income populations.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, computer), sit, stand, bend, twist and/or walk on a frequent basis, and physical stamina to be mobile for long periods.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (in social work or related field) is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of Canva and Mailchimp is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD), as well as organizations and individuals that provide donations.
• Provide pantry and hygiene bags to clients during open pantry hours and during individual appointments.
• Supervise pantry volunteers during open pantry hours and during pantry walkthroughs.
• Assist in orienting new pantry volunteers on a quarterly basis.
• Sort and organize pantry and hygiene closet donations.
• Supervise GCFD deliveries, including bimonthly and produce van deliveries, and open pantry or coordinate staff as necessary.
• Maintain Amazon “wish list” and work with volunteers to promote donations to the food pantry.
• Discard expired, damaged, or unsafe food items in a timely manner.
• Check pantry refrigerator and freezer temperatures regularly.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Participate in all tasks required to run JUF Uptown Cafe two times per week, including set‐up, volunteer orientation, and Cafe management as assigned by Health & Nutrition Manager.
• Establish relationships with Cafe clients.
• Obtain/maintain food service certificate.
• Participate in department program planning.
• Provide support with program administrative tasks.
• Provide staffing and support for other Health and Nutrition Team and agency programming as assigned.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the mobile dentistry unit and EZRA.
• Facilitate monthly dental service days.
• Coordinate with EZRA staff and Healthy Advantage clients to schedule dental appointments.
• Attend weekly supervisions, team meetings, and staff meetings.
• Participate in quarterly Client Attendance Policy meetings.
• Provide vignettes and narratives for grants team.
• Participate in department program planning and management.
• Provide staffing for other agency programs as requested.
• Assist the Emergency and Financial Services (EFS) Department in completing appropriate case management tasks to help clients maintain self-sufficiency and access financial assistance.
• Actively participate in meetings.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with base contribution and match, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, up to 22 days of paid time off (starting with 15), up to 11 sick days (starting with 7), and up to 21 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees