Pantry Manager

About the role

This position involves operating and maintaining a food pantry, providing crisis assistance with grocery items, and managing volunteer recruitment and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food orders for distribution.
• Answer phone regarding food pantry issues.
• Be on hand when food arrives and check all items for usability and stock shelves.
• Carry in food as help is required.
• Keep daily records i.e. volunteer and daily disbursement sheets.
• Pick up food from donors, Food Bank, or stores as required.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Maintain pantry by utilizing a regular cleaning schedule.
• Take out pantry trash.
• Maintain pantry equipment and alert supervisor for maintenance immediately.
• Actively communicate with the supervisor regarding shortages, special needs, etc.
• Treat clients with respect, dignity, and firmness about the pantry and distribution guidelines and rules.
• Maintain regular communication with regular donors i.e. church secretaries.
• Contact donors as needed to maintain pantry supplies.
• Recruit, and provide training, scheduling, and assistance to volunteers.
• Aid supervisor with media opportunities, speaking engagements, public meeting attendance and networking with various community groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school/general education diploma.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm and Tuesday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm work schedule.
• Accepts instructions and applies them logically and responsibly.
• Shows sensitivity and respect for populations of individuals who may be considered marginalized regarding their socioeconomic, emotional, physical, and spiritual backgrounds.
• Works within a team concept and the philosophy of the Catholic Charities mission.

Qualifications

• High school/general education diploma.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm and Tuesday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm work schedule.
• Accepts instructions and applies them logically and responsibly.
• Sensitivity and respect for populations of individuals who may be considered marginalized regarding their socioeconomic, emotional, physical, and spiritual backgrounds.
• Works within a team concept and the philosophy of the Catholic Charities mission.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

Catholic Charities offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including generous paid time off benefits and retirement options.

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.