Manager Good Samaritan Food Bank of Thibodaux
Location: Thibodaux Louisiana
Organization: Catholic Charities of Houma-Thibodaux
Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours/week)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule: MondayFriday shifts typically between 7:30 AM 6:00 PM
Additional Requirement: One Saturday per month

About Catholic Charities of Houma-Thibodaux

Catholic Charities of Houma-Thibodaux serves individuals and families throughout the Diocese with compassion dignity and hope. Through direct assistance outreach and faith-driven service Catholic Charities responds to community needs while living out the social mission of the Catholic Church.

Position Overview

Catholic Charities is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven leader to serve as the Manager of Good Samaritan Food Bank of Thibodaux. This position provides daily operational oversight of the food bank and warehouse while ensuring high-quality service to individuals and families in need.

The ideal candidate will be organized compassionate and capable of balancing logistics volunteer leadership financial accountability and community outreach in a faith-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the receipt storage and distribution of food inventory

• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards

• Manage warehouse organization inventory systems and supply ordering

• Ensure facility vehicles generators and equipment are clean safe and operational

• Recommend improvements to processes for greater efficiency

• Recruit train and supervise volunteers

• Coordinate volunteer schedules to ensure adequate coverage

• Promote a welcoming collaborative and spiritually supportive culture

• Ensure compliance with diocesan Safe Environment policies

• Oversee client registration and verification processes

• Utilize Neighbor Intake Charity Tracker and Microsoft Office systems

• Track volunteer hours food poundage donations invoices and reports

• Maintain budget oversight petty cash and financial records

• Build positive relationships with the community and business partners

• Lead food bank operations during disaster response efforts such as hurricanes or emergencies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Valid drivers license required

• Ability to complete Diocese Safe Environment requirements

• Strong leadership and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to learn specialized service software systems

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs regularly

• Ability to drive a cargo van and operate a forklift preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church

• Compassionate service mindset

• Integrity and confidentiality

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Dependable and flexible work ethic

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and any requested application materials through the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux employment process.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected status. The Diocese reserves the right to require candidates to be practicing Catholics in good standing where appropriate.

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