Food Pantry Coordinator

The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank seeks a coordinator to help manage the fast-paced Food Pantry which provides food directly to clients five days per week. You will collaborate daily with the Executive Director managing the operations of the business. Part-time – 25-32 hours per week.

Duties:

· Management of the daily food distributions including organizing the pantry for distribution, determining best food choices, and amounts for each family.

· Manage storeroom workers to assure daily tasks are accomplished. Must have the ability to see what needs to be done and assign or complete the task in a timely fashion.

· Must be comfortable managing a diverse group of coworkers including older workers.

· Uphold the food bank’s mission by interacting thoughtfully and respectfully with pantry clients and volunteers.

· Collaborate with the Executive Director on daily tasks.

· Assist with intake of clients. Must be comfortable learning food-pantry specific software and interacting with clients during intake.

· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple ongoing projects at the same time.

· Strong organizational, multitasking, communication, and time management skills

· Prompt reporting of any issues within the Food Pantry operations including food, clients, volunteers, and equipment to the Executive Director.

· Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.

· Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

· Food background or interest in food, awareness of food storage guidelines, interest or understanding of basic nutrition.

· Passionate about helping the food insecure and compassionate to those in need.

· Experienced managing people from diverse backgrounds and ages.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Gmail, and comfortability learning new technology as needed.

· Incredible multitasking skills.

· Extremely organized and detail oriented.

· Ability to work independently and within a team.

· Ability to work mornings and Thursdays 3pm - 6pm.

· Comfortable answering phone calls from clients, volunteers, and associates.

Qualifications:

· Three to five years’ management experience a must.

· Preferred three to five years related experience managing Food Pantry, grocery store, or other food retail outlet.

· Sensitivity to the needs of individuals and families with financial hardships and from varied cultural backgrounds.

· Valid driver’s license a plus.

· Ability to lift 25+ pounds.

· Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) speaking ability a plus.

· Demonstrated work with diverse, racial, ethnic, and social groups a plus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.75 - $21.37 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 33 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person