Pantry Coordinator

JOB TITLE:  Pantry Coordinator
REPORTS TO:  Agency Relations Manager
STATUS:  Full Time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Agency Relations Manager, this position will be responsible for coordinating volunteers and overseeing day- to-day operations of the Kroger Community Food Pantry at Mid-Ohio Foodbank (MOF). **THIS POSITION REQUIRES EVENING AND WEEKEND HOURS**

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the food pantry according to Standard Operation Practices
• Partner with Mid-Ohio Foodbank (MOF) Volunteer Department to recruit pantry volunteers
• Manage pantry volunteer schedules
• Train and oversee Foodbank volunteers to fulfill day-to-day pantry duties- stock shelves, rotate inventory, sign-in pantry customers for service, order food
• Work with Agency Relations Manager and other department staff to plan/implement programs and services that support the Foodbank’s mission, vision and strategic plan
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following safety practices and policies
• Participates in special projects and other duties as requested

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education and Certifications: High School Diploma/GED required. Food Safety Certification (provided by Mid-Ohio Foodbank)

Experience:  Must have experience working/volunteering in a community based setting interacting directly with individuals, families and/or children in a customer service or education capacity. Knowledge of food pantry operations desired. Two years of experience working/volunteering in a food pantry is desired. Experience training, supervising and retaining volunteers is strongly preferred. Computer skills are necessary for maintaining pantry records and completing monthly/annual statistical reports.

Skills/Competencies:  Strong organization, communication and people skills are required. Individuals must understand the importance of collecting data related to pantry services for evaluation and reporting purposes. Candidates must represent Mid-Ohio Foodbank with professionalism when interacting with clients, volunteers, community members and Foodbank staff. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook. Evening and weekend hours are required.

JOB CONDITIONS:

Working Conditions:  Office, warehouse and pantry environment. Must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor (lift 30 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally). Daily walking, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling (300 lbs. with use of manual pallet jack). Frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching. Must work in constantly changing climate temperatures.

ADA:  The above statements cover what are generally believed to the principal and essential function of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

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