Food Pantry Coordinator

Job Objective: The Pantry Coordinator is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the food pantry.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain the food pantry in all areas in accordance with Kansas Food Bank and The Salvation Army food handling policies
• Work with the staff and volunteers to serve clients in a friendly and courteous manner
• Assist donors bringing in donations
• Assist clients carrying out items
• Keep communication open with all staff, supervisor, volunteers, and clients. Assisting with obtaining volunteers for food pantry, food drives, and other events
• Assist in helping with food drives, commodities, donations, etc.
• Pick up store donations, weighing them, and preparing them for food pantry or breadline
• Maintain community agencies referral list and refer clients as appropriate
• Maintain client files and fund balances in MAACLink database
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Food pantry or similar experience preferred

Certifications/Licenses: Food Handlers' Permit

Skills/Abilities:

• Serve people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner
• Communication skills verbal and written
• Basic math skills
• Bilingual (Spanish and English preferred but not required)

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Includes bending and squatting; standing for extended periods of time; walking up and down stairs multiples times daily; lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: Local

Driving: Driving is required. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in pantry or locations where donations are received.

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. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.