What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Pantry Director position at HOPE Church?
Full Time
Ministry Summary, Scope, And Description
The Food Pantry Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of Food Pantry program within the HC Community Care Center.
Ministry Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Food Pantry Program Management:
Responsible for:
HOPE Church is an Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) in Grand Forks, ND.
Ministry Summary, Scope, And Description
The Food Pantry Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of Food Pantry program within the HC Community Care Center.
Ministry Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Food Pantry Program Management:
- Manage food purchases and donations to maintain a solid inventory of dry, chilled, & frozen foods & personal products.
- Manage food distribution and logistics.
- Follow and maintain shelf-life procedures.
- Maintain and submit required records and statistics to the Great Plains Food Bank.
- Manage the food pantry to match the need that exists in the Grand Forks area.
- Oversee client care.
- Coordinate and schedule volunteer teams.
- Manage and lead volunteer tasks.
- Ensure collaboration with the Great Plains Food Bank and other food pantries, non-profits, for-profits, government agencies, and organizations in the Grand Forks area.
- Possess familiarity, training, experience, skills, and gifts in a variety of ministry settings related to the specific ministry area.
- Familiarity with computer systems – preferred experience in Oasis.
- Be able to respond to crisis situations in a calm, gracious, and confident manner.
- Experience in recruiting and training volunteers.
- Be able to relate to people in a variety of settings, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills (i.e. groups, individuals, all ages, etc.)
- Communicate effectively with staff, church members, people in the community, and others.
- Possess and utilize leadership skills.
- Experience providing strategic financial leadership to a church or non-profit.
- Experience managing a team.
- Ability to lift at least 25lbs unassisted
- For growth and development, the Food Pantry Program Director will take advantage of national training or local training opportunities offered by HOPE Church or other local organizations.
- Full-time position: 32-40 hours per week Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings; an understanding that more or less hours could be needed during certain time periods.
Responsible for:
- Volunteers of Food Pantry program
- Executive Director of HC Community Care Center
- All HOPE staff members and HC Community Care Center Board of Directors
- The length of service will be indefinite.
- Be devoted to Jesus — Maintain a sincere, growing walk with Christ, His Church, and pursue excellence in His service.
- Be aligned with HOPE’s beliefs — Support and uphold the doctrine, mission, vision, and values of HOPE Church and the Evangelical Covenant denomination.
- Live with integrity and ethics — Practice Christ-honoring character, honesty, and self-control in every area of life.
- Engage in worship rhythm — Participate weekly in worship services and be available for occasional evening gatherings.
- Be present in meetings — Attend staff and ministry meetings as needed.
- Work as one team — Build relationships, communicate concerns biblically and promptly, and contribute to a collaborative staff culture.
- Honor confidentiality — Protect sensitive information and foster trust, integrity, and respect.
- Model generosity — We anticipate our staff are tithing faithfully to HOPE Church or taking steps to move in that direction as a witness of Kingdom investment (Matthew 6:19–20).
- Develop leaders and volunteers — Equip and empower volunteers within ministry areas.
- Communicate and coordinate well — Keep staff and leadership informed so ministry efforts move in unity.
- Demonstrate professionalism — Maintain a neat appearance, an organized workspace, and communicate clearly with Senior Leadership.
- Serve beyond your lane — Offer assistance to other ministry areas when appropriate.
- Protect HOPE’s witness — Represent HOPE Church in ways that guard its reputation, unity, and ministry impact.
- Understand the consequence of expectations — Failure to consistently meet expectations may result in review and possible dismissal.
- Exit with honor — If employment concludes, do so in a way that protects the unity and ministry of HOPE Church.
HOPE Church is an Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) in Grand Forks, ND.