Food Pantry Coordinator

Job Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Food Pantry Coordinator and play a vital role in combating food insecurity within our community! This energetic and rewarding position plays a key role in ensuring CFC’s pantry services run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This position works closely with staff and volunteers to oversee pantry operations; welcome and support clients; coordinate food distribution; and ensure accurate data collection. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, community-centered environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Pantry Coordination (Primary Focus)

• Oversee and support all pantry services (Monday - Wednesday) including set up, throughout the service and closing and clean up.
• Coordinate all related activities required for successful pantry services, including receiving, organizing and distributing food.
• Delegate tasks to volunteers and collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator on training and scheduling.
• Assist volunteers with signing up for shifts and recording volunteer hours.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients; complete new client intake and accurately maintain confidential client records.
• Maintain a warm, welcoming and safe environment for clients and volunteers.
• Keep pantry spaces clean, organized and food-safe, through scheduled up-keep.
• Report equipment issues or other concerns to the appropriate staff member.

Data Collection

• Record and maintain pantry attendance numbers and demographics data to submit monthly.
• Work with the Food Recovery & Access Manager to track and report food volume.
• Work with the Development Manager to record in-kind product donations and support donor relationship building.

Organizational Support

• Follow policies and procedures that govern pantry operations.
• Participate in cross-program collaboration.
• Creatively problem solve logistics, maintenance and operational hurdles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, human services or related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to meet the job responsibilities.
• Ability to build trust and connect with individuals across differences in class, race, gender, and other identities.
• Experience leading a team of volunteers.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing demands.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to food access.
• Ability to work independently while effectively prioritizing tasks as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Experience with technology systems such as Microsoft Excel, Office 365, Charity Tracker, and Meal Connect.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Required Hours

• Monday (10 hrs), Tuesday (10 hrs), Wednesday (12 hrs), Thursday (8 hrs), Friday off or split Thursday/Friday (4 hrs each)
• All pantry services required

Join us in making a difference by providing nourishing food and compassionate service to those who need it most!

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24