Benevolence Director

About the role

The Benevolence Director serves as a strategic leader of Princeton Alliance Church’s local outreach efforts, driving the operational success of both food distribution and vehicle assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• General Management Food Pantry:
  • Coordinate weekly orders and determine produce and dry goods needs based on order volume.
    • Oversee the acquisition and inventory of food and pantry supplies.
    • Manage donations, orders, and inventory in the SmartChoice database.
    • Lead the execution of weekly food distributions, including on-site distribution and deliveries (seniors, motel, and Princeton Theological Seminary).
    • Provide on-the-ground support and direction during pantry distribution windows.
    • Manage Benevolence inquiries (calls, emails, workflows) and client applications in coordination with the Ministry Specialist.
    • Routinely analyze Pantry data to improve future operations.
  • Cars Ministry:
    • Provide strategic oversight to the Cars Ministry, in collaboration with the Lead Volunteers and Executive Pastor.
    • Manage the intake, qualification, and distribution of donated vehicles.
    • Process title conversions for donated cars at the DMV.
    • Order parts for repairs and maintain accurate expense records for each vehicle.
    • Draft and send donor letters and appropriate tax forms (1098s) promptly and accurately.

Volunteer Development

• Conduct interviews and tours for potential Pantry or Cars volunteers.
• Communicate weekly tasks to Pantry shift leaders.
• Manage monthly schedules for 100+ volunteers using Planning Center Online (PCO), ensuring a balanced mix of capabilities for each shift.
• Provide training to all volunteers and cross-training of different roles annually.
• Train key volunteers on how to use SmartChoice.
• Cultivate a volunteer culture of discipleship and spiritual growth.

Community Engagement & Event Planning

• Cultivate partnerships with local organizations and PAC ministries (Kids, Youth, Young Adults, and Community Groups) to expand community engagement and volunteer involvement within the Pantry ministry.
• Manage local food sourcing partnerships with various organizations, including Replenish, Wawa, Paris Baguette, Panera, Eddie V’s, and local grocery stores.
• Represent the ministry at the Princeton Housing Coalition and Food Insecurity Task Force to build relationships and share resources (ESL, citizenship classes, etc.).
• Lead the planning and execution of bi-annual food drives, including kiosk management, volunteer coordination, and post-drive impact reporting.
• Lead large-scale events, including holiday initiatives (Thanksgiving and Christmas) and a volunteer appreciation lunch each year.

Finance & Accounting

• Develop and steward the benevolence budget with discernment, integrity, and accuracy.
• Reconcile expenses monthly and create invoices as needed (via Blackbaud).
• Track spending by category, with specific attention to grant-funded accounts.
• Research, write, and report on grants (e.g., Church & Dwight, Green Family Foundation).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a non-profit management or leadership role.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation, and work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

Desired Qualifications

• ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent state-recognized food handling license, or be willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Proven experience in securing grants and external funding, grant reporting, and maintaining long-term relationships with grantors.
• Advanced technical proficiency, especially with Planning Center Online, SmartChoice, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Excel.

Leadership Expectations

• Growing Christian faith and character.
• Commitment to the mission of the church.
• Call to ministry within a diverse congregation.
• Lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders(1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9).
• Member of PAC within 6 months of start date.
• Minimum 10% giving to the Local and Global Ministry Funds.
• Committed participation in a Community Group.
• Intentional practice of discipleship.

Time Commitment

• This position requires availability on Sundays and occasional weekends, as well as regular weekday office hours.
• Staff are expected to attend Sunday services and other church-wide events as assigned.
• All staff are required to attend and serve services on Good Friday, Easter, Christmas Eve, and the last Sunday of the year.

Pay

$50,000 - $60,000 per year

Schedule

Not specified