Food Pantry Specialists

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting with the operations of the Food Pantry, including but not limited to the support and coordination of food pantry receipts and delivery of inventory, quality control and Nutrition Education Training, food receipt and delivery, food stocking and required local, state, and federal reporting on all food pantry activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in providing a clean, safe and efficient operation of the Food Pantry and its facilities Registers and enrolls clients into the Link2Feed database system for Food Pantry access Distributes food baskets to clients on a walk-in basis, and assists clients as necessary Picks up food items, food donations, supplies and other materials for use in the Food Pantry Assists with the processing of food donations and receipts into Food Pantry operating systems Stocks shelves and unloads food deliveries and supplies Prepares reports on food pantry, truck logs and Food Pantry maintenance activities Coordinates food deliveries to faith-based partners Maintains communication between food vendors and suppliers Assists with the provision of Nutrition Education training to clients Assists with providing information relating to state inspections Tracks inventory and the disposition of obsolete, damaged and out-of-date inventory Performs inventories of food pantry assets on a weekly basis Enters client data and related service notes into Client Tracking System when necessary Participates in and attends Outreach and Community Events on behalf of the Client Services Department. Complies with all agency, state, and federal regulations relating to the provision of Food Pantry services to eligible clients Adheres to all agency policies and acts as a role model in adherence to those policies Performs other duties as assigned

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES NEEDED
Have excellent communication and people skills, and provide excellent customer service; Have advanced technological skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Application Suite, social media, and client-tracking software; Have effective leadership and organizational skills; Problem-solve effectively, and make data-driven decisions; Have familiarity with the Federal CSBG Act, TAC, and State CSBG Laws, Statutes and Regulations; Support and show respect for all colleagues regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, race, politics, religion, or beliefs; Promote a harassment-free environment; Be able to work independently or on teams in challenging work atmosphere; Be able to prioritize and balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment; Plan and complete tasks and assignments on-schedule with minimal supervision using appropriate judgment; Exercise appropriate judgment, discretion and maintain the confidentiality of all stakeholders; Avoid any interest or activity that conflicts with Standards of Conduct; Be experienced in conflict resolution; and Work with intentionality and integrity to ethically uphold mission, values, and goals.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $19.00 - $20.00 Per Hour