Food Pantry Coordinator
The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division · Bay City, MI · 3 wk ago
ManagementPart-time
Essential Responsibilities
- Met with food pantry applicants; assisted with application processes; assessed needs for food.
- Assisted in the food acquisition process, handling, and stocking.
- Accommodated the scheduling needs of all participants as available and appropriate.
- Covered food pantry volunteer coordination.
- Coordinated seasonal programs as assigned, including the application process.
- Organized seasonal in-kind drives and distributions.
- Fulfilled ad hoc and periodic survey requests, and provided information needed for reports to administration.
- Served as liaison; represented The Salvation Army at community meetings.
- Coordinated and oversea food pantry volunteers.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assisted with Angel Tree Campaign, to include:
- Sign-ups
- Approving applications
- Assigning distribution times
- Maintained the database
- Overseas online registries and emailed thank you notes.
- Aided in managing gift donations.
Qualifications
- Education/Experience: Associate degree in a related field required (minimum), or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 1 or more years in direct service field. Experience working with low-income populations, preferred.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics. Understand and adhere to professional boundaries within and outside of the organization. Maintain strict client confidentiality. Demonstrate a continued effort to increase self-awareness and to better understand other cultures and issues of social justice and promote racial understanding and reconciliation. Complete Caseworker Certification Program within 120 days of hire.
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint. Willingness to learn new software as needed.
- Certificates And Licenses: Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed. Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR).