Food Pantry Coordinator

Career Opportunities with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson; Dover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Dover, NJ is seeking a part-time Food Pantry Coordinator to oversee operations and provide essential administrative support. This role entails scheduling volunteers, maintaining records for USDA compliance, and improving service delivery. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or equivalent experience, possesses strong customer service skills, and must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. This position offers $18.00 per hour for 20 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative functions necessary for all aspects of the food pantry.
• Process documentation for USDA record keeping.
• Keep organized reports of donations and client data.
• Attend Diocesan food pantry meetings.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and service delivery.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Computer skills

English Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services related field

Tools

Access Control System

Cloud Computing

JDE

Light Bus

Heavy Bus

Building Electrician

Job description

For over 75 years Catholic Family and Community Services has provided at little or no cost a full spectrum of services to individuals who are opposing families who are in crisis and communities who are disenfranchised.

Located throughout the New Jersey Counties of Passaic, Morris, and Sussex we provide professionally based social services including Behavioral Health Programs, Veteran Services, Childrens Programs, Senior and Aging Services and much more.

Food Pantry Coordinator

Hours: Part-time 20 hours / week non‑exempt position.

Location: Hope House Dover, NJ

Pay: $18.00 / Hour

General Summary

Provides administrative functions and services related to the ongoing operation of the Food Pantry.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide administrative functions necessary for all aspects of the food pantry including scheduling and supervision of volunteers, procurement, inspections, and storage.
2. Process documentation necessary for USDA record keeping as well as client intake and data entry forms.
3. Keep well organized and thorough reports of donations, CFBNJ allocations and all client data.
4. Attend Diocesan food pantry meetings.
5. Attend staff meetings.
6. Identify opportunities to improve operations, service delivery, and stakeholder satisfaction.
7. Work collaboratively with all staff.
8. Responsible for other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the effective and efficient operation of Catholic Charities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Strong customer service skills.
2. Computer skills.
3. Bachelor's degree in Human Services related field or experience in social services.
4. Valid driver's license.
5. Position requires that this individual be able to lift 25 pounds.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Hope House Office Manager.

Working Conditions

Works in the Food Pantry at Hope House. Travel to other parishes, local donors, and other agency/Diocesan sites may be required.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

English Speaking, Access Control System, Cloud Computing, JDE, Light Bus And Heavy Bus, Building Electrician

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1