Mobile Pantry Coordinator

Food For Lane County • Eugene, OR

1d • $20 - $22

About The Position

This position co-coordinates Food for Lane County’s Mobile Pantry Program. The purpose of the Mobile Pantry is to deliver food assistance to eligible people at times and locations that are not currently served by one of Food for Lane County’s partner agencies or other service providers. This position serves as the pantry manager and works closely with the Bilingual Mobile Pantry Coordinator and other Food for Lane County (FFLC) staff.

Requirements

• Current Oregon driver’s license with good driving record, experience driving large trucks helpful
• Able to obtain Food Handler’s card and ServSafe Certification within 30 days of employment offer (https://www.orfoodhandlers.com/eMain.aspx)
• Ability to perform strenuous and repetitive physical labor; ability to safely lift 50 pounds repetitively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Education and/or training relevant to the position
• At least one year of experience in program coordination
• Knowledge of issues regarding hunger, poverty, and social determinants leading to food insecurity
• Experience working with programs that serve clients from diverse backgrounds culturally, socioeconomically, etc.
• High level of computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Experience driving box trucks (less than commercial vehicle weight)
• Ability to prepare written reports and maintain inventory control records
• Experience with volunteer recruitment, training, delegation and management
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the operation of the Mobile Pantry
• Identify and recruit host sites in cooperation with the Partner Agency Services team
• Ensure that all host sites have agreements in place and train and orient host site contacts
• Act as liaison between host sites and Food for Lane County, maintaining open and responsive communication
• Coordinate with other FFLC staff regarding inventory, storage, and distribution of food
• Order food through regular inventory ordering process for partner agencies, anticipating needs and demands of host sites
• Maintain online shared calendar of Mobile Pantry scheduled distributions
• Load and unload product in and out of the warehouse; may enlist help of warehouse staff as available
• Drive FFLC Mobile Pantry truck to host site at designated time, set up mobile pantry
• Ensure food safety during transport
• Assist in proper storage, stacking and temperature control for all food products
• Track food donations and distribution using established record and inventory system
• Maintain vehicle and food handling equipment in a safe and sanitary condition
• Promptly report any vehicle maintenance issues to Operations Director
• Clean up mobile pantry at host site, load up equipment, and return to warehouse
• Coordinate the scheduling and organization of 6-8 volunteers per food distribution
• Provide on-site training, orientation, and recognition of volunteers
• Delegate appropriate tasks to volunteers
• Conduct program intake procedures according to USDA, Oregon Food Bank, and FFLC guidelines
• Complete and submits all required paperwork, including monthly FFLC reports
• Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and Oregon Food Bank regulations regarding food safety, storage, and handling
• Maintain accurate and updated program files
• Maintain confidentiality of client records
• Work with the community, media, housing sites, and organizations to increase awareness of and participation in the Mobile Pantry program
• Maintain knowledge of community high-need areas and demographics to ensure sites are located for maximum benefit
• Maintain knowledge of current health and nutrition issues and best practice responses
• Monitor program expenses and ensures program operates within budget
• In conjunction with Partnerships and Mobile Pantry Manager, prepare annual budget
• Represent Food for Lane County with knowledge and respect
• Follow FFLC policies and procedures
• Attend all monthly all-staff meetings, Mobile Pantry team meetings, and other meetings as appropriate
• Attend bimonthly FoodNet meetings of all pantry managers
• Participate in long-term program planning and evaluation
• Perform other tasks as requested by supervisor

Benefits

• Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance the first of the month following 30 days of employment with other benefits eligibility after a 90-day mutual introductory period is completed.
• Eligible for FFLC-sponsored benefits (e.g. paid time off benefits such as holidays, floating days, vacation and sick).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed