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Food Pantry Coordinator (Part-Time)

Vivent Health · Chicago, IL · 5 days ago
On-siteManagement$24/hrFull-time

Main Duty

The main duty of a Coordinator, Food Pantry, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of food services, working to address food access and health for people living with HIV.

Responsibilities

  • Train and oversee volunteers to ensure and maintain the smooth, effective, and efficient functioning of the Food Pantry.
  • Aid with daily food distribution, including acquisition, storage, and delivery.
  • Manage inventory and work in conjunction with the Director on the program budget to strive for cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality and nutritional value.
  • Implement special projects and fulfill assigned duties by the Director.
  • Enforce policies and procedures for cohesive and multidisciplinary client treatment in department operations.
  • Provide food safety education, recommend good nutritional practices, and connect clients to needed services.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • One year of experience in coordinating, training, monitoring, and retaining volunteers is required.
  • Experience providing customer service in a service-delivery setting.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Windows, and databases.
  • Knowledge of Food Services, acquisition, distribution, and/or food bank operations.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite and Windows.
  • Valid Government Issued Driver’s License.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
  • Flexibility in response to change, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.

Skills

  • Food Manager Certification.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
  • HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Benefits

  • Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
  • Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
  • Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

Pay

$24.00/hourly - $24.25/hourly (Depending on Experience)

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. Please note that it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

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