Food Pantry Coordinator - The Spahr Lgbtq Center

Food Pantry Coordinator

The Spahr Center provides cultural and community programs and health programs and direct services in celebration and support of Marin County, California’s LGBTQ+ and HIV communities.

With a 40-year history of providing non-medical services to income-qualified people living with HIV, The Spahr Center offers case management, benefits advocacy, food assistance, emergency financial assistance, and peer support groups for people living with HIV.

The Food Pantry Coordinator ensures that our Food Pantry is continuously well stocked with fresh, high quality, and delicious food. This position is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Food Pantry, including shopping for food at the SF Marin Food Bank and grocery stores, collecting donated food, stocking shelves and refrigerators at the Center, and keeping the pantry space clean. Additionally, this person makes deliveries to HIV clients who cannot access the pantry at our center on an as-needed basis and collects statistics on pantry usage as required.

This is a non-exempt position reporting to the Client Services Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

     Food Pantry

     Maintains Food Pantry inventory by purchasing food within program budget allowances from the SF Marin Food Bank and local grocery stores

     Coordinates donations from local organizations such as Extra Food

     Ensures pantry is sanitary, well-organized and all food is fresh and not expired

     Packs Food Pantry orders for after-hours pick up

     Pantry Delivery Coordination

     Coordinates food delivery program, including phoning clients to secure their food order, scheduling volunteers to pick up and deliver orders, and making home deliveries themself as needed

     Maintains list of clients who need deliveries and regularly connects with them to ensure their nutritional needs are met

     Administration

     Ensures that units of service and client feedback are recorded in client database

     Regularly gathers client feedback and ensures continuous quality improvement

     Monitors pantry budget and ensures spending is in line with allocated resources

     Collaborates with HIV services team and Director of Programs

     General responsibilities

     Participation in staff and department meetings as scheduled

     Other duties as assigned

Requirements

     Current driver's license and ability to use personal vehicle for pantry shopping and delivery

     Consistency, follow-through, and adaptability

     Strong interpersonal skills for building rapport with clients

     Energy, enthusiasm, and motivation for ensuring equity for LGBTQ+ and HIV communities

     Ability to work independently and as part of a team and be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently

     Demonstrated track record of completing routine tasks on schedule

      Ability to utilize technology to achieve results, including google suite, slack, zoom, and docusign

     Completion of background check

     High School Diploma or GED

Preferences

     Spanish-language spoken and written proficiency

     Prior experience in working with historically excluded and minoritized populations

     Prior experience working at a non-profit organization

This is a part-time, 20 hours per week position with an hourly rate of $25.00 an hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. Excellent working environment in central Marin County, California within close proximity to numerous restaurants, parks, and trails.

Frequently cited statistics show that women, trans, and non-binary people, as well as Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. The Spahr Center encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application. The Spahr Center is a ban-the-box organization. If you are a member of an under-represented community, you are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter. If you are bilingual with English and either Spanish or ASL, please indicate your language skills in your cover letter. The candidate who best meets the job qualifications and needs of the organization will be selected for the position.

The Spahr Center requires all employees to receive full COVID-19 vaccination, including booster dose. The position is open immediately and applications will be considered on a rolling basis.