Food Bank Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Grays Harbor food bank is seeking a Food Bank Coordinator to oversee daily operations, recruit and train volunteers, place orders, and ensure food safety standards. Under the Center Coordinator, you will manage inventories, reports, and deliveries while maintaining records, schedules, and community outreach.

This regular, part-time, hourly position requires a valid WA driver’s license and ability to pass the organization’s safety tests.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have 1 year of experience in supervising volunteers or similar nonprofit/customer service roles.
• The minimum requirement is a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid Washington State driver’s license, safe driving record, and ability to pass driver safety tests.
• Ability to attain and maintain a Food Handler’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Screen clients for emergency referrals as appropriate.
• Maintain food program standards and WA health & safety compliance.
• Maintain FIFO inventory and place orders with vendors.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, training, and retention.
• Train, schedule, and oversee food program volunteers.
• Maintain logs and generate client database reports.
• Pack food orders and stock shelves.
• Implement food program policies and procedures.
• Assist with food pickup/deliveries and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Detail oriented

Leadership skills

Team player

English communication

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Initiative

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

Food Handler's certificate

WA driver's license

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Database software

Job description

POSITION: Food Bank Coordinator

SUPERVISOR: Social Services Coordinator

STATUS: Regular Part-Time/ Non-Exempt (Hourly)

PAY: $20.00 (Hourly)

General 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.

Scope Of Position

Under the direction of the Center Coordinator, the Food Bank Coordinator oversees the operations of the Food Bank operations, including but not limited to recruiting, training, and coordinating 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 highest level of food program standards, including but not limited to maintaining WA food health and safety standards and compliance with grants and contracts.
• Maintains food inventory with FIFO standards.
• Placing orders with vendors, purchasing food and non-food items from local stores, and procuring and managing donated food.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, coordination, training, and retention.
• Train, schedule, and provide daily oversight and coordination of food program volunteers.
• Assure logs are maintained, service units are recorded in the 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, and overtime hours, especially between Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
• Support other program initiatives throughout the year
• All other duties as assigned.

Education And Work Experience

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

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 a hands-on worker.
• Ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple and changing work assignments, and effectively 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 minimal supervision.
• General understanding 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.

Software-related Skills

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on a continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate 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, of well-being of a client, the public, other workers, and self while on the job or on Army premises.

Working Conditions

Some work may be performed in outside inclement weather, and there may be some physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomfort with noise, rain, snow, dust, dirt, and similar.

Work Schedule / Location

In-person at Grays Harbor food bank.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization’s need or when circumstances change. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.