Position: Emergency Food Pantry Coordinator
Department: Programs
Reports to: Director of Programming & Evaluation
Scope and Impact:
The Emergency Food Pantry Coordinator is a part-time non-benefited position that is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Food Pantry. This position will work in tandem with the Director of Programming & Evaluation to ensure that an important service need of the agency is being met. The Food Pantry is open to clients one day per week on Wednesday evenings from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The Coordinator will work two days per week and will have two areas of responsibility. First and foremost, the coordinator will oversee the direct service component of the position which includes weekly food distribution and deliveries/pickups. Second, this person will be responsible for the administrative tasks, including documenting key metrics, submitting monthly reports and continuing procurement efforts in the community in the form of partnerships and collaboration.
Salary:
The position will pay $11-$13 per hour, depending on experience.
Work Hours and Days:
The position requires a fifteen hour, two day per week work schedule, which is flexible. Currently, the position would work on Mondays and Wednesdays.
The Food Pantry Coordinator will perform the following duties:
• Order food on a weekly basis from the Greater Boston Food Bank
• Pickup food from the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB)
• Coordinate and support food stocking with the support of Boston Cares volunteers.
• Ensure pantry is up to code to adhere to City of Somerville, GBFB and USDA standards.
• Welcome clients and assist in the distribution of emergency food, hygienic products and other supplies to a diverse client population.
• Document all food pantry activities including weekly and monthly visits for monthly reports.
• Manage food pantry database of clients and of volunteers.
• Recruit, supervise, train and manage volunteers.
• Provide direct assistance to clients when needed.
• Tally information at conclusion of distribution.
• Maintain calendar, files, database and records of Food Pantry distributions.
• Complete monthly reports and annual trainings as required by the GBFB.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Programming & Evaluation.
Qualifications:
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with fellow volunteers, staff, and occasionally challenging clients.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Retail and customer service experience a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Haitian Creole is a plus.
• Computer proficiency and accuracy including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Special Requirements:
• Hold valid Massachusetts drivers license
• Can pass a CORI and SORI background check.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years of related experience; demonstrated ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree and experience as a volunteer leader or working with volunteers.
To apply, please reply to this posting with a brief cover letter and resume.
- Location: Somerville
- Compensation: $11-$13 per hour, depending on experience
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