Food Bank Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Food Bank Coordinator to oversee the food bank operations, including recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers, ordering food, and ensuring program compliance. The role emphasizes equity, safety, and efficient inventory management.

The position supports community food programs through scheduling, reporting, and timely deliveries while maintaining logs, budgets, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• > 1 year of experience supervising volunteers or in a nonprofit/food bank setting.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• WA State driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Ability to attain and maintain a Food Handler’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Screen clients for emergency referrals as appropriate.
• Maintain food program standards and compliance with grants.
• Manage food inventory with FIFO.
• Place orders and purchase food/non-food items; manage donated food.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, coordination, and retention.
• Schedule and supervise food program volunteers.
• Maintain logs and generate required reports.
• Pack food orders and stock shelves.
• Implement food program policies and procedures.
• Assist in food pick up and deliveries.
• Ensure daily cleaning and organized facilities.
• Support other program initiatives throughout the year.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Leadership

English communication

Lead worker

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Social service knowledge

Analytical skills

Initiative

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

Food Handler's certificate

Driver's license

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Database software

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Service Extension

POSITION TITLE: Food Bank Coordinator

STATUS: Regular Part-Time/ Non-Exempt

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Center Coordinator, the Food Bank Coordinator oversees the operations of the Food Bank, including but not limited to recruiting, training, and coordination of volunteers, purchasing, restocking, ordering, preparing food, overseeing costs and quality control, coordination of food deliveries, monthly statistics, and reports as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the values of equity and inclusion by honoring diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
• Screen clients for emergency referrals as appropriate
• Maintain the food program standards at the highest level, including but not limited to WA food health and safety standards and compliance with grants and contracts.
• Maintains food inventory with FIFO standards.
• Placing orders with vendors as well as purchasing food and non-food items from local stores, precuring and managing donated food.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, coordination, training, and retention.
• Train, schedule, and provides daily oversite and coordination of food program volunteers.
• Assure logs are maintained, units of service are recorded in client database, and reports are generated as needed.
• Pack food orders and stock shelves as needed.
• Responsible for implementing food program policies and procedures.
• Helps with food pick up and deliveries.
• Ensure that the facility is cleaned daily and kept in an organized manner.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance and cleaning policies and procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours, food program related events, over time hours, especially between Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
• Support other program initiatives throughout the year
• All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on a continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate a telephone
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer
• Ability to understand written information
• Ability to climb a ladder to a height of twenty feet or more.
• Ability to operate hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Non-use of any substance, including alcohol or any drug, which might affect the health, safety, or well-being of a client, the public, other workers, and oneself while on the job or on Army premises.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner
• Detail oriented
• Self starter
• Strong leadership skills & team player
• Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication
• Ability to demonstrate functions as a lead worker and as hands on worker.
• Ability to be flexible and to prioritize multiple and changing work assignments as well as affectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Desire to improve the quality of services to the highest level possible.
• Customer service mindset
• General social service knowledge
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Initiative, follow-through, and ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• General knowledge of business protocols
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
• Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with donors, volunteers, and other staff members and adhere to The Salvation Army's nondiscrimination policies regarding sex, race, age, national origin, differing abilities, religion, and sexual orientation.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Candidate should have 1 year of experience or more in one of the following categories: supervising volunteers, working within a non-profit organization, customer service, food service, or food bank operation.
• Minimum requirement is a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid Washington State driver's license, a safe driving record, and the ability to pass the Salvation Army's driver's safety test.
• Ability to attain and maintain a Food Handler's certificate.

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

Must have basic knowledge of:

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Database software

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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