Community Market Manager (Food Pantry)

About the Position

Full time, benefits eligible. Reports to Director of Programs. This position will work on-site in the Food Pantry.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high standards of service, delivery and guest relations
• Assist clients with emergency food access in a self-choice pantry
• Assist in improving and expanding pantry programming and offerings
• Work with volunteers, staff and others accepting and tracking food and non-food donations, quality sorting and displaying of fresh food donations
• Maintain clean and safe food storage and distribution areas
• Document and inventory deliveries
• Support/organize/manage volunteers
• Conduct intakes and enter client data into database
• Provide language translation for clients/guests
• Keep informed about community services available to meet client needs
• Participate in annual evaluation and set goals annually
• Assist in food rescue as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Ability to walk, lift and carry 50+ lbs. for extended periods
• Interest in food security and food justice issues
• Valid New York State driver's license and practices safe driving, with limited infractions or accidents in recent years
• Food handling experience
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Ability to comply with all safe work practices and policies
• Willingness to connect with the guests we serve
• Experience with safely operating large vehicles such as transit vans and pickup trucks

Compensation

Full time, $25.00-$29.00 per hour, plus a generous benefits package.