Impactful Shelter Food & Donation Coordinator

Women's Shelter and Support Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

WOMEN’S SHELTER INC. in the United States seeks a Food and Donation Specialist to manage groceries, donations, and food services for residents. You will coordinate shopping for resident needs, donation pickups, inventory, and storage to ensure a steady, nutritious food supply in multiple buildings.

The role requires organization, crisis sensitivity, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Experience with community programs and a willingness to obtain ServSafe certification within 60

Qualifications

• Ability to work with residents to provide satisfying and nutritious food within Women’s Shelter’s budget.
• Understanding of the unique problems encountered by survivors of domestic violence.
• Ability to respond to individuals in crisis with appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to represent Women’s Shelter to the public in a positive manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
• Must maintain a positive attitude toward residents, coworkers, the public, and administration.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in local, state, and federal food programs whenever possible.
• Maintains records necessary for participation in food programs.
• Is responsible for the purchasing, preparing and storage of groceries, culturally appropriate foods, and medically mandated foods, ensuring adequate supply of food products in all buildings.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Properly store all food donations at the main shelter in a timely manner.
• Creates donation pickup schedule and arranges for pick up.
• Follows the established storage method of donations maintaining order.
• Give completed donation pickup forms to the Administrative Assistant for receipt, acknowledgment, and computer entry.
• May be required to work additional hours during periods of increased organizational activity or operational demand.
• ServSafe Certification preferred; certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire if not already certified.
• May be required to use personal vehicle for work related purposes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis response

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Tools

Office 365

Job description

WOMEN’S SHELTER INC. in the United States seeks a Food and Donation Specialist to manage groceries, donations, and food services for residents. You will coordinate shopping for resident needs, donation pickups, inventory, and storage to ensure a steady, nutritious food supply in multiple buildings.

The role requires organization, crisis sensitivity, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Experience with community programs and a willingness to obtain ServSafe certification within 60