Food Pantry Coordinator

Summary/Primary Purpose

Assist clients to our food pantry with the intake process.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Greet visitors/clients in a friendly manner.
• Answer phone and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Secure the necessary client information.
• Ensure pantry shelves are stocked.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Sort and stock personal care items.
• Maintain all inventory for TEFAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Qualifications

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• The ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key, attention to detail and filing.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass all applicable background checks.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.
• Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit a majority of the time.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• May need to climb or balance or stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Need to be able to talk or hear.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work with moderate noise in a business office and occasional outdoor tasks in a variety of weather conditions.
• All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.