Food Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is offering a temporary pantry support position in Fort Madison, IA for 6 to 8 weeks. You will greet visitors, take and enter client information, and help stock pantry items while assisting the Social Services team with intake and referrals as needed.

A High School diploma or GED is required, with strong MS Office skills and confidentiality. Flexibility to handle multiple tasks, good communication, and the ability to work with diverse clients are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Ability to handle confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors/clients in a friendly manner.
• Answer phone and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Secure and enter necessary client information into database.
• Ensure pantry equipment is stocked and cleaned.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Sort and stock personal care items.
• Backup for the Social Services Case Worker including intake interviews and referrals.

Job description

**This is a Temporary position for 6 - 8 weeks**

The Salvation Army Mission:

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 the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary Purpose:

Food pantry including the intake process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Greet visitors/clients in a friendly manner.
2. Answer phone and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
3. Secure and enter necessary client information into database.
4. Ensure pantry equipment is stocked and cleaned.
5. Attend meetings as required.
6. Responsible for sorting and stocking personal care items.
7. Serves as a backup for the Social Services Case Worker and assist clients with various needs including, but not limited to intake interviews, Client Referrals, Rent/Utility Assistance and

Hotel Vouchers.

1. All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

1. Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
2. Intermediate skills in Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. The ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
3. Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key, attention to detail and filing.
4. Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
5. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications:

Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 30 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to sit a majority of the time. Must be able to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. May need to climb or balance or stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Need to be able to talk or hear. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Ability to work with moderate noise in a business office and occasional outdoor tasks in a variety of weather conditions.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.