Food Pantry Distribution & Volunteer Coordinator (Austin)

Foundation Communities; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Communities in Austin, TX is seeking a Health Program Specialist (Distribution and Volunteer Specialist) to support the daily operations of the Healthy Food Pantry Program. You will coordinate food transport, setup distributions, assist clients, manage intake, and oversee volunteers across multiple pantry sites.

Under supervision of the Food Access & Security Manager, you will contribute to data management, inventory, and distribution center logistics, ensuring safe, efficient service

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and data entry.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and operate a cargo van.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Foundation Communities' cargo van to transport food and supplies between pantry locations.
• Load, unload, organize, and prepare food for distributions.
• Assist with receiving food deliveries and maintain Distribution Center organization and inventory.
• Set up, facilitate, and clean up scheduled food pantry distributions.
• Complete accurate client intake and data entry using Oasis Insights.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming environment for clients.
• Assist with volunteer training, coordination, and supervision during distributions.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Support outreach, communications, and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Tools

Oasis Insights

Job description

Foundation Communities in Austin, TX is seeking a Health Program Specialist (Distribution and Volunteer Specialist) to support the daily operations of the Healthy Food Pantry Program. You will coordinate food transport, setup distributions, assist clients, manage intake, and oversee volunteers across multiple pantry sites.

Under supervision of the Food Access & Security Manager, you will contribute to data management, inventory, and distribution center logistics, ensuring safe, efficient service