Food Pantry Coordinator

Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is seeking a Food Pantry Coordinator at the Senior Center to lead a vital community program serving older adults and local residents. The role focuses on managing daily pantry operations, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring safe, nutritious food access.

Flexibility in hours is required as you build partnerships with local organizations, plan drives, and track pantry usage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service, nonprofits, food pantries, social services, volunteer management, or community programs required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the food pantry.
• Welcoming clients and assisting them with food selection in a respectful environment.
• Maintain food inventory and storage and food safety practices.
• Coordinate food donations from community organizations, grocery stores, farms, and local businesses.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers.
• Plan food drives and community outreach events.
• Build partnerships to expand pantry reach and resources.
• Track pantry usage and prepare monthly reports.
• Connect clients with Council on Aging programs and resources.

Skills

Customer service

Volunteer coordination

Organization

Community outreach

Food pantry operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Weekly Hours: 24 Hours/Week (Monday-Thursday)

Title: Food Pantry Coordinator

Location: Senior Center

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Supervisor: Council on Aging Director

Hiring Range: $20.40 - $24.72 per hour (DOQ)

Summary

Make a Difference Every Day.

Do you enjoy helping others, building community relationships, and making a lasting impact? The Shrewsbury Senior Center is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and organized Food Pantry Coordinator to lead one of our fastest-growing community programs.

This is more than managing a food pantry. It's about helping older adults and local residents access nutritious food, coordinating volunteers, building partnerships with local businesses and organizations, organizing food drives, and finding creative ways to strengthen food security throughout our community.

Every day is different, and every day you'll know your work truly mattered.

What You'll Do

• Managing the daily operation of the food pantry.


• Welcoming clients and assisting them with food selection in a respectful and supportive environment.


• Maintaining food inventory and ensuring proper storage and food safety practices.


• Coordinating food donations from community organizations, grocery stores, farms, and local businesses.


• Recruiting, training, and supporting a dedicated team of volunteers.


• Planning food drives and community outreach events.


• Building partnerships that expand the pantry's reach and resources.


• Tracking pantry usage and preparing monthly reports.


• Connecting clients with additional Council on Aging programs and community resources.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is

• Passionate about helping others


• Organized and dependable.


• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with volunteers and community partners.


• Friendly, compassionate, and customer-service oriented.


• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Excited to grow and strengthen an important community program.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Experience working in customer service, nonprofits, food pantries, social services, volunteer management, or community programs required


• Strong communication and organizational skills.


• Knowledge of food safety practices is helpful.


• Valid Massachusetts driver's license required.

Work Environment

The Food Pantry Coordinator will work in a pantry setting, which may involve exposure to varying temperatures, especially in storage areas for refrigerated and frozen items. This role requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting food items weighing up to 50 pounds. The environment can be fast-paced, particularly during peak distribution times or special events. Flexibility in hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, may be necessary to accommodate food drives or emergency assistance programs. Interacting with the public, volunteers, and community partners is a key aspect of the role, requiring excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism.