Food Pantry Associate
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We have content: description (mission, overview). Then "We Offer" list of benefits: Competitive pay, 35-hour workweek, Generous vacation and sick pay, 14 paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Plans, Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, A supportive and uplifting working environment.
That's benefits and schedule (35-hour workweek). Pay: "Competitive pay". So we can have Benefits section with list, and maybe Pay and Schedule separate? But we should avoid thin sections. Could combine Pay, Benefits, Schedule into one "Compensation & Benefits" section? But instruction says use headings like Benefits, Pay, Schedule. However we can decide to include only those sections that have real content. We have content for Pay (Competitive pay), Schedule (35-hour workweek), Benefits (list). Could make three sections but they'd be thin. Better to combine into a "Compensation and Benefits" section? But not in allowed headings list. The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It gives examples but not strict requirement to only use those; we can use those headings. It says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we combine Pay, Schedule, Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits" section, but that heading is not in the list. However we could still use "Compensation and Benefits" as heading? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests those as examples. Safer to use those exact headings when we have content. But we can avoid thin sections by merging Pay and Schedule into Benefits? Not ideal.
We could have sections: About the role (intro/mission), Responsibilities (list), Requirements (list), Benefits (list). Pay and Schedule could be included within Benefits as bullet points: "Competitive pay", "35-hour workweek". That would satisfy having Benefits section with those items. Then we don't need separate Pay or Schedule sections. That seems reasonable and follows "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones."
Thus sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (ul), Requirements (ul), Benefits (ul). Also maybe "Additional Expectations" could be part of Requirements? But we can incorporate into Requirements or separate? The Additional Expectations includes background check, Safe Environment training, confidentiality, attend meetings, commitment to mission, etc. Those are more like requirements/expectations. Could be part of Requirements section. We'll combine.
We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all details from description, responsibilities, requirements, additional expectations, physical requirements. Ensure not to lose any.
Let's extract:
Intro: "Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities, our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen families. We do this through our vital programs including a food pantry, counseling services, emergency family shelter, community resource coordination, and domestic violence and sexual assault programming. We care for the dignity of the person, regardless of background and strive to provide unparalleled support for those in need."
Then role description: "The Food Pantry Associate supports the daily operations of the Food Pantry by assisting with food distribution, client service, inventory management, and general upkeep of the facility. This role ensures that clients are served with dignity and respect in a safe and welcoming environment. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Food Pantry Associate provides oversight and guidance to volunteers supporting the pantry, ensuring effective service delivery consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities."
Then "We Offer" list: Competitive pay, 35-hour workweek, Generous vacation and sick pay, 14 paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Plans, Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, A supportive and uplifting working environment.
Then "Key Responsibilities" list bullet points.
Then "Requirements" list bullet points.
Then "Additional Expectations" list bullet points.
Then "Physical Requirements" list bullet points.
We need to output HTML with sections: About the role (intro + role description), Responsibilities (ul), Requirements (ul) (including Additional Expectations and Physical Requirements maybe as sublists?), Benefits (ul). We must not lose any detail.
We can embed Additional Expectations and Physical Requirements as part of Requirements section, maybe as separate subheadings? But we cannot add extra headings beyond h3? Could use but not specified. Better to keep as within Requirements, but we need to differentiate? Could just combine all bullet points into one list; but that may lose categorization but still preserves all info. The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Combining into one list still preserves all bullet points; it's okay.
Thus Requirements section will contain all bullet points from Requirements, Additional Expectations, Physical Requirements.
Now we need to format as HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities, our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen families. We do this through our vital programs including a food pantry, counseling services, emergency family shelter, community resource coordination, and domestic violence and sexual assault programming. We care for the dignity of the person, regardless of background and strive to provide unparalleled support for those in need.
The Food Pantry Associate supports the daily operations of the Food Pantry by assisting with food distribution, client service, inventory management, and general upkeep of the facility. This role ensures that clients are served with dignity and respect in a safe and welcoming environment. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Food Pantry Associate provides oversight and guidance to volunteers supporting the pantry, ensuring effective service delivery consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist clients and donors upon arrival, responding to inquiries with professionalism and respect.
- Use data collection software to distribute personal care items, diapers, and food boxes, and accurately track client information as needed.
- Supervise volunteers assisting clients with food boxes and determine eligibility for government-subsidized programs. Provide guidance on program policies and complete related documentation.
- Receive, unload, and organize donations according to established procedures.
- Perform daily cleaning tasks and end-of-day sanitization to maintain a safe, clean facility. Report any maintenance or repair needs.
- Manage food inventory, including ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing food in compliance with USDA food safety standards. Coordinate food pickups/deliveries and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Maintain accurate records and perform data entry for program reporting. Complete reports for funders, partner agencies, and the Program Manager as needed.
- Coordinate with the Community Relations Manager to assess volunteer needs, manage volunteer schedules, and update the volunteer database.
- Foster partnerships with community organizations to support program growth and sustainability.
- Address on-site client concerns and resolve grievances to improve the client experience.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a college or technical school; 6 months-1 year related job experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Solid knowledge of human and social service programs including food insecurity and/or poverty.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people having diverse social concerns and problems, while maintaining personal boundaries.
- Experience working directly with clients in a social services setting preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, including strong verbal, listening, and comprehension skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment and setting boundaries when handling various personalities, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and different personal practices or beliefs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software. Ability to learn program specific software applications.
- Ability to pass a criminal background screening, including Child and Dependent Adult Abuse registry check is required.
- Compliance with Safe Environment training and monthly bulletins.
- Must maintain absolute confidentiality of information, written or verbal, according to policy and legal requirements.
- Attend staff meetings, community meetings, approved seminars, agency trainings/retreats, and professional conferences.
- Possess a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. Employees are expected to support the Catholic Social Teaching principles in public forum. Fulfillment of the employee’s job responsibilities should be consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting while stocking and distributing food. Ability to lift and move capacities ranging up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Ability to safely operate a pallet jack/stacker. Some work is performed in fluctuating temperatures (coolers, outdoors). Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 35-hour workweek
- Generous vacation and sick pay
- 14 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Plans
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- A supportive and uplifting working environment
Check we didn't miss any:
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We have content: description (mission, overview). Then "We Offer" list of benefits: Competitive pay, 35-hour workweek, Generous vacation and sick pay, 14 paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Plans, Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, A supportive and uplifting working environment. That's benefits and schedule (35-hour workweek). Pay: "Competitive pay". So we can have Benefits section with list, and maybe Pay and Schedule separate? But we should avoid thin sections. Could combine Pay, Benefits, Schedule into one "Compensation & Benefits" section? But instruction says use headings like Benefits, Pay, Schedule. However we can decide to include only those sections that have real content. We have content for Pay (Competitive pay), Schedule (35-hour workweek), Benefits (list). Could make three sections but they'd be thin. Better to combine into a "Compensation and Benefits" section? But not in allowed headings list. The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It gives examples but not strict requirement to only use those; we can use those headings. It says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we combine Pay, Schedule, Benefits into one "Compensation & Benefits" section, but that heading is not in the list. However we could still use "Compensation and Benefits" as heading? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests those as examples. Safer to use those exact headings when we have content. But we can avoid thin sections by merging Pay and Schedule into Benefits? Not ideal.
We could have sections: About the role (intro/mission), Responsibilities (list), Requirements (list), Benefits (list). Pay and Schedule could be included within Benefits as bullet points: "Competitive pay", "35-hour workweek". That would satisfy having Benefits section with those items. Then we don't need separate Pay or Schedule sections. That seems reasonable and follows "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones."
Thus sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (ul), Requirements (ul), Benefits (ul). Also maybe "Additional Expectations" could be part of Requirements? But we can incorporate into Requirements or separate? The Additional Expectations includes background check, Safe Environment training, confidentiality, attend meetings, commitment to mission, etc. Those are more like requirements/expectations. Could be part of Requirements section. We'll combine.
We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all details from description, responsibilities, requirements, additional expectations, physical requirements. Ensure not to lose any.
Let's extract:
Intro: "Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities, our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen families. We do this through our vital programs including a food pantry, counseling services, emergency family shelter, community resource coordination, and domestic violence and sexual assault programming. We care for the dignity of the person, regardless of background and strive to provide unparalleled support for those in need."
Then role description: "The Food Pantry Associate supports the daily operations of the Food Pantry by assisting with food distribution, client service, inventory management, and general upkeep of the facility. This role ensures that clients are served with dignity and respect in a safe and welcoming environment. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Food Pantry Associate provides oversight and guidance to volunteers supporting the pantry, ensuring effective service delivery consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities."
Then "We Offer" list: Competitive pay, 35-hour workweek, Generous vacation and sick pay, 14 paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Plans, Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, A supportive and uplifting working environment.
Then "Key Responsibilities" list bullet points.
Then "Requirements" list bullet points.
Then "Additional Expectations" list bullet points.
Then "Physical Requirements" list bullet points.
We need to output HTML with sections: About the role (intro + role description), Responsibilities (ul), Requirements (ul) (including Additional Expectations and Physical Requirements maybe as sublists?), Benefits (ul). We must not lose any detail.
We can embed Additional Expectations and Physical Requirements as part of Requirements section, maybe as separate subheadings? But we cannot add extra headings beyond h3? Could use but not specified. Better to keep as within Requirements, but we need to differentiate? Could just combine all bullet points into one list; but that may lose categorization but still preserves all info. The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Combining into one list still preserves all bullet points; it's okay.
Thus Requirements section will contain all bullet points from Requirements, Additional Expectations, Physical Requirements.
Now we need to format as HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities, our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen families. We do this through our vital programs including a food pantry, counseling services, emergency family shelter, community resource coordination, and domestic violence and sexual assault programming. We care for the dignity of the person, regardless of background and strive to provide unparalleled support for those in need.
The Food Pantry Associate supports the daily operations of the Food Pantry by assisting with food distribution, client service, inventory management, and general upkeep of the facility. This role ensures that clients are served with dignity and respect in a safe and welcoming environment. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Food Pantry Associate provides oversight and guidance to volunteers supporting the pantry, ensuring effective service delivery consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist clients and donors upon arrival, responding to inquiries with professionalism and respect.
- Use data collection software to distribute personal care items, diapers, and food boxes, and accurately track client information as needed.
- Supervise volunteers assisting clients with food boxes and determine eligibility for government-subsidized programs. Provide guidance on program policies and complete related documentation.
- Receive, unload, and organize donations according to established procedures.
- Perform daily cleaning tasks and end-of-day sanitization to maintain a safe, clean facility. Report any maintenance or repair needs.
- Manage food inventory, including ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing food in compliance with USDA food safety standards. Coordinate food pickups/deliveries and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Maintain accurate records and perform data entry for program reporting. Complete reports for funders, partner agencies, and the Program Manager as needed.
- Coordinate with the Community Relations Manager to assess volunteer needs, manage volunteer schedules, and update the volunteer database.
- Foster partnerships with community organizations to support program growth and sustainability.
- Address on-site client concerns and resolve grievances to improve the client experience.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a college or technical school; 6 months-1 year related job experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Solid knowledge of human and social service programs including food insecurity and/or poverty.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people having diverse social concerns and problems, while maintaining personal boundaries.
- Experience working directly with clients in a social services setting preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, including strong verbal, listening, and comprehension skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment and setting boundaries when handling various personalities, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and different personal practices or beliefs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software. Ability to learn program specific software applications.
- Ability to pass a criminal background screening, including Child and Dependent Adult Abuse registry check is required.
- Compliance with Safe Environment training and monthly bulletins.
- Must maintain absolute confidentiality of information, written or verbal, according to policy and legal requirements.
- Attend staff meetings, community meetings, approved seminars, agency trainings/retreats, and professional conferences.
- Possess a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. Employees are expected to support the Catholic Social Teaching principles in public forum. Fulfillment of the employee’s job responsibilities should be consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting while stocking and distributing food. Ability to lift and move capacities ranging up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Ability to safely operate a pallet jack/stacker. Some work is performed in fluctuating temperatures (coolers, outdoors). Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 35-hour workweek
- Generous vacation and sick pay
- 14 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Plans
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- A supportive and uplifting working environment
Check we didn't miss any:
but not specified. Better to keep as within Requirements, but we need to differentiate? Could just combine all bullet points into one list; but that may lose categorization but still preserves all info. The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Combining into one list still preserves all bullet points; it's okay.
Thus Requirements section will contain all bullet points from Requirements, Additional Expectations, Physical Requirements.
Now we need to format as HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities, our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen families. We do this through our vital programs including a food pantry, counseling services, emergency family shelter, community resource coordination, and domestic violence and sexual assault programming. We care for the dignity of the person, regardless of background and strive to provide unparalleled support for those in need.
The Food Pantry Associate supports the daily operations of the Food Pantry by assisting with food distribution, client service, inventory management, and general upkeep of the facility. This role ensures that clients are served with dignity and respect in a safe and welcoming environment. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Food Pantry Associate provides oversight and guidance to volunteers supporting the pantry, ensuring effective service delivery consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist clients and donors upon arrival, responding to inquiries with professionalism and respect.
- Use data collection software to distribute personal care items, diapers, and food boxes, and accurately track client information as needed.
- Supervise volunteers assisting clients with food boxes and determine eligibility for government-subsidized programs. Provide guidance on program policies and complete related documentation.
- Receive, unload, and organize donations according to established procedures.
- Perform daily cleaning tasks and end-of-day sanitization to maintain a safe, clean facility. Report any maintenance or repair needs.
- Manage food inventory, including ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing food in compliance with USDA food safety standards. Coordinate food pickups/deliveries and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Maintain accurate records and perform data entry for program reporting. Complete reports for funders, partner agencies, and the Program Manager as needed.
- Coordinate with the Community Relations Manager to assess volunteer needs, manage volunteer schedules, and update the volunteer database.
- Foster partnerships with community organizations to support program growth and sustainability.
- Address on-site client concerns and resolve grievances to improve the client experience.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a college or technical school; 6 months-1 year related job experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Solid knowledge of human and social service programs including food insecurity and/or poverty.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people having diverse social concerns and problems, while maintaining personal boundaries.
- Experience working directly with clients in a social services setting preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, including strong verbal, listening, and comprehension skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment and setting boundaries when handling various personalities, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and different personal practices or beliefs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software. Ability to learn program specific software applications.
- Ability to pass a criminal background screening, including Child and Dependent Adult Abuse registry check is required.
- Compliance with Safe Environment training and monthly bulletins.
- Must maintain absolute confidentiality of information, written or verbal, according to policy and legal requirements.
- Attend staff meetings, community meetings, approved seminars, agency trainings/retreats, and professional conferences.
- Possess a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. Employees are expected to support the Catholic Social Teaching principles in public forum. Fulfillment of the employee’s job responsibilities should be consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting while stocking and distributing food. Ability to lift and move capacities ranging up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Ability to safely operate a pallet jack/stacker. Some work is performed in fluctuating temperatures (coolers, outdoors). Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 35-hour workweek
- Generous vacation and sick pay
- 14 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Plans
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- A supportive and uplifting working environment
Check we didn't miss any:
About the role
Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities, our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen families. We do this through our vital programs including a food pantry, counseling services, emergency family shelter, community resource coordination, and domestic violence and sexual assault programming. We care for the dignity of the person, regardless of background and strive to provide unparalleled support for those in need.
The Food Pantry Associate supports the daily operations of the Food Pantry by assisting with food distribution, client service, inventory management, and general upkeep of the facility. This role ensures that clients are served with dignity and respect in a safe and welcoming environment. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Food Pantry Associate provides oversight and guidance to volunteers supporting the pantry, ensuring effective service delivery consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist clients and donors upon arrival, responding to inquiries with professionalism and respect.
- Use data collection software to distribute personal care items, diapers, and food boxes, and accurately track client information as needed.
- Supervise volunteers assisting clients with food boxes and determine eligibility for government-subsidized programs. Provide guidance on program policies and complete related documentation.
- Receive, unload, and organize donations according to established procedures.
- Perform daily cleaning tasks and end-of-day sanitization to maintain a safe, clean facility. Report any maintenance or repair needs.
- Manage food inventory, including ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing food in compliance with USDA food safety standards. Coordinate food pickups/deliveries and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Maintain accurate records and perform data entry for program reporting. Complete reports for funders, partner agencies, and the Program Manager as needed.
- Coordinate with the Community Relations Manager to assess volunteer needs, manage volunteer schedules, and update the volunteer database.
- Foster partnerships with community organizations to support program growth and sustainability.
- Address on-site client concerns and resolve grievances to improve the client experience.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a college or technical school; 6 months-1 year related job experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Solid knowledge of human and social service programs including food insecurity and/or poverty.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people having diverse social concerns and problems, while maintaining personal boundaries.
- Experience working directly with clients in a social services setting preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, including strong verbal, listening, and comprehension skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment and setting boundaries when handling various personalities, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and different personal practices or beliefs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software. Ability to learn program specific software applications.
- Ability to pass a criminal background screening, including Child and Dependent Adult Abuse registry check is required.
- Compliance with Safe Environment training and monthly bulletins.
- Must maintain absolute confidentiality of information, written or verbal, according to policy and legal requirements.
- Attend staff meetings, community meetings, approved seminars, agency trainings/retreats, and professional conferences.
- Possess a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. Employees are expected to support the Catholic Social Teaching principles in public forum. Fulfillment of the employee’s job responsibilities should be consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting while stocking and distributing food. Ability to lift and move capacities ranging up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Ability to safely operate a pallet jack/stacker. Some work is performed in fluctuating temperatures (coolers, outdoors). Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 35-hour workweek
- Generous vacation and sick pay
- 14 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Plans
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- A supportive and uplifting working environment