Food Pantry Coordinator
Food Pantry Coordinator
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Job Description
Founded as a settlement house in 1912 Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region Inc. offers a wide variety of resources and support tailored to meet the unmet needs of children individuals and families in the community we represent. From parenting and reading classes to food pantries anti-violence initiatives housing assistance and much more Trinity seeks to comprehensively strengthen our community in ways where it needs it when it needs it and how it needs short we fill gaps. We listen. We learn. We care. We take action! Trinity Alliance values: Collaboration Growth Justice & Compassion.
Our Mission
To strengthen and support our community by providing comprehensive compassionate services in partnership with our neighbors.
Our Vision
Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region will be a responsive agent for change growth and healing a community hub that not only leads but listens.
Position Summary:
The Food Pantry Coordinator will assure that all eligible people coming to the Food Pantry be supplied with nutritious food items as described by the USDA recommended food groups. This position will be responsible for assuring sanitary conditions of pantry and food storage areas. The Food Pantry Coordinator will develop a non-judgmental and positive rapport with customers and will serve as an access point for customers to be connected to other programs and services throughout the agency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep food on the shelves adequately stocked.
- Help coordinate the ordering of food items at the direction of the supervisor.
- Coordinate and/or provide the transportation of food items to the pantry (including loading and unloading vehicle).
- Be open to addressing any food-related issues and feedback from clients or other agencies.
- Assess food pantry consumers for other social needs and make connections to appropriate internal and external programs as needed.
- Provide excellent customer service and serve the customers of the food pantry according to program guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with other staff members to provide excellent customer service and wrap-around service delivery.
- Supervise all volunteers support with recruitment and retention of volunteers.
- Gather information and data for reporting and self-evaluative purposes and prepare reports.
- Attend meetings and other food-related workshops or conferences.
- Keep all pantry areas clean and sanitary.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in relevant electronic and paper-based forms.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Familiarity with computers electronic data entry and Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
- Ability to effectively work with people.
- Ability to be patient in stressful situations.
- Valid drivers license insurance and good driving record.
In addition to a competitive salary you will enjoy a range of valuable benefits including 14 paid holidays health insurance starting at the beginning of your first full month of employment and immediate accrual of sick leave. Personal time will also be available from your first day on the job.
SALARY - $19.50 Hours - FULL-TIME
We are deeply committed to you and all our employees. You will also have opportunities for professional training and advancement within our organization.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
