Food Pantry Manager
Job Title: Food Pantry Manager
Supervisor:
Classification: Full Time
Approved By:
Job Description: Oversee the day to day operations of the Harnett Food Pantry.
Position requires frequent contact with volunteers, vendors, clients and the general public.
Job Responsibilities:
- Occasionally travels to Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC for meetings.
- Ability to use all equipment in the pantry including computers, etc.
- Ability to secure inventory through various available sources
- Training and directing volunteers to serve effectively.
- Coordinates schedules, assists in logging volunteer hours, and gives direction to the pantry volunteers.
- Responds to request for information regarding the food pantry in a timely manner.
- Gives necessary referrals and information to “out-of-area” clients.
- Attends Administrative team meetings.
- Assists in coordinating training events for food pantry volunteers.
- Assists in coordinating food drives with local community partners including churches, schools, communities, and other organizations.
- Keep accurate food pantry records.
- Complete food pantry reports monthly and submit the requested reports and inspections of the Food Bank in timely manner.
- Other duties assigned on an “as needed” basis.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work in multiple computer programs per the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time in a professional manner.
- Ability to prioritize work and complete work in timely fashion.
- Ability to be open minded to new work ideas and methods.
- Ability to problem-solve on various issues as they relate to the Food Pantry.
- Ability to work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently-abled.
- Ability to deliver services to those in need with compassion, clear boundaries, and good communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to be highly organized motivated and remain flexible under pressure. Attention to detail and ability to organize and set priorities a must.
- Ability to supervise others in a work environment.
Standards for Measuring Performance:
- Accurate scheduling of volunteers.
- Demonstrates commitment to quality in all work-related activities.
- Ability to accurately complete tasks assigned.
- Pleasant and helpful attitude towards recipients
- Able to stay within budget for food purchases.
Education/Experience:
- Previous experience in logistics and operations management.
- Experience in food distribution preferred.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Associates or Bachelor degree preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft applications
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, type, and view a computer screen for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs and climb ladders.
- Language/Mathematical Skills & Reasoning Ability
- English
- Ability to comprehend and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedure
- Ability to prepare routine reports and
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees/clients of the
- Must possess strong alphabetical and chronological
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram
- Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations. Work Hours:
- Must be able to adjust work hours based on agency needs. Some weekends and evenings