Food Pantry Coordinator

Austin Community College; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 61,512 - 80,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Tuition Waivers

PEBB Wellness Plan

Washington State Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Food Pantry Coordinator for the Student Support Services Department. This role involves coordinating all aspects of the NorthStar Student Food Pantry program, supervising student workers, and maintaining compliance with food safety standards.

The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, along with an associate's degree or equivalent experience in business management. The position offers a full salary range of $61,512 - $80,820 (DOE).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years equivalent experience.
• 2 years' experience managing and supervising a food pantry preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of the Student Food Pantry.
• Supervise student workers and approve their time worked.
• Maintain food pantry inventory and compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

North Seattle College is looking to hire a Food Pantry Coordinator (Program Specialist 3) for our Student Support Services Department.

Full salary range for this position is $61,512 - $80,820 (DOE)

Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of the Wellness Center, the Food Pantry Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the NorthStar Student Food Pantry program at North Seattle College.

This position supervises student workers (work‑study and hourly) and possibly community volunteers.

This position works 100% of the time on‑site and is typically scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. with adjusted hours to accommodate at least one evening per week to support an evening pop‑up food pantry. The schedule may vary depending on department needs. It may be required to work evenings and weekends as needed to support department needs.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE and subject to union shop provisions.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges – North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College – and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, and presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability.

Benefits

• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

What you will be working on

• Coordinates all activities of the Student Food Pantry and provides support and participation in a weekly community pop‑up food pantry.
• Plans all operations and purchases for the Student Food Pantry.
• Supervises student workers and approves their time worked in ctcLink.
• Receives and tracks all food and supply deliveries; will select and pickup food from suppliers as needed.
• Develops and monitors new food donation opportunities.
• Maintains food pantry relationships with food and fiscal donors, including the Seattle Colleges Foundation.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Food Recovery Network grant compliance and reporting.
• Gathers, tracks, and reports client data using PantrySoft and ctcLink.
• Maintains all program records and data.
• Maintains food pantry inventory in PantrySoft.
• Ensures all food safety procedures are implemented and maintained as well as addresses all Health Department compliance inquiries/concerns.
• Hires, schedules, and coordinates students and community members who staff the food pantry.
• Tracks all donations—monetary and product-based—provided to the food pantry.
• Submits monthly progress reports as well as quarterly and annual reports about the food pantry.
• Works collaboratively with college and district staff to seek new food pantry funding opportunities.
• Regularly collaborates with key stakeholders within and beyond North Seattle College.
• Participates in both long‑ and short‑term planning and development.
• Participates in relevant staff and professional development meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring as a candidate

(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Associate's degree in Business or related field or 2 years equivalent experience
• 2 years' experience managing and supervising a food pantry is preferred.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the desire and ability to build relationships with all stakeholders, including students, volunteers, staff, and community representatives.
• Experience leading and motivating both small and large groups of individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving with strong decision‑making capabilities, with the ability to change course quickly when needed.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, demonstrating flexibility in frequently changing fast‑paced environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Works in both indoor and outdoor environments regardless of weather.
• Approximately 50% of time spent in an office environment, and 50% spent in the Student Food Pantry.
• Ability to lift 25-pound boxes and bags to a height of 3-4 feet and be able to load them onto a table and/or dolly.
• is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity and Non‑Discrimination

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, hair texture or protective hairstyles, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyber bullying.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.