DEPARTMENT: SEATTLE TEMPLE

POSITION TITLE: Food Bank Coordinator

COMPENSATION: $23 (Hourly)

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT/REGULAR FULL TIME

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Food Bank Coordinator is responsible for collecting, organizing, and distributing food for the Greenwood Foodbank. The coordinator will also create and submit reports associated with, but not limited to statistical reports for TSA and Family Works, GIK Reports, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinate the operation of the Greenwood Food Resource Center
• The Food Bank Coordinator is responsible for collecting, receiving, and storing donations to be used for the Greenwood Food Resource Center.
• Record and report the details of donations and make these donations available to clients on a weekly basis. (Currently two days a week)
• Setup and tear down of the food bank space.
• Ensure that all health code procedures and stipulations are adhered to strictly.
• Maintain a valid WA Food Handler Safety Card.
• Required stats reports will be submitted in a timely fashion by the Food Bank Coordinator.
• Record and keep up to date any client information in WellSky.
• Submit required reports to agencies including, but not limited to: FamilyWorks and Food Lifeline
• Work closely with the Social Services Coordinator and Corps Officers to ensure that all aspects of the job are being met.
• Work directly with Family Works, Food Lifeline, and any other food agency to ensure that the food bank is stocked with food for distribution days.
• Maintains food pantry inventory by placing orders with vendors as well as purchasing food and non-food items from local stores.
• Operate within the budget established by the Social Services Coordinator
• Create and foster new relationships with local grocery stores and other potential food donors with the goal of receiving food donations.
• Recruit, coordinate, and train volunteers to assist with food pickup and food bank operations.
• Maintain volunteer files for food bank volunteers.
• Assist with seasonal food drives and distributions.
• All other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• PC Workstation/Laptop computer
• Bar code scanner
• Photocopier/scanner
• Weight scale
• Storage equipment

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid WA State Driver’s License
• Minimum one-year employment experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• COMPUTER: A working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets is necessary for correspondence and record keeping.
• ORGANIZATION: The ability to prioritize multiple projects. Excellent communication skills. Attention to detail.
• PROFESSIONAL: The ability to present oneself in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in matters relating to client services. Good interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
• PERSONAL: The ability to interact with coworkers, clients and the general public in a positive manner. The ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• CONFIDENTIALITY: The ability to maintain the integrity of information on each client, only sharing what is necessary with those who need to know.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential function of this job.

Physical requirements include:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
• Grasp, push, and pull objects such as reference materials, files, and file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to load and change settings, devices, and fixtures on various equipment used in and around an office environment.
• Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.
• Operate various other office equipment, including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options

Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.

Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time. 

Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests so long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.