Manager for Volunteer Driven Food Pantry

Common Heart, Inc; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Common Heart, Inc. is seeking a Common Cupboard Manager to lead our Indian Trail warehouse and volunteer pantry operations. You will train and inspire a team of volunteers to collect, store and distribute food for neighbors in Union County, NC, while managing donations, inventory, and vehicles.

You’ll oversee safety, relationships with donors, and event support, including the Great Turkey Countdown, in a role that combines hands-on logistics with community leadership.

Qualifications

• Alignment with Common Heart’s Core Values: Intentional Kindness, Active Engagement, Initiative, Collaboration, Servant Leadership.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with volunteers, donors, and team members.
• Problem-solving, initiative, and keeping operations running smoothly on busy days.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and working alongside volunteers to sort, pack, and distribute food.
• Driving our box truck or cargo van to pick up donations (no CDL required).
• Operating warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack).
• Keeping the warehouse clean, safe, and well-organized.
• Collaborating with staff to ensure food is collected, stored and distributed safely.
• Supporting special events like the annual Great Turkey Countdown.

Skills

Volunteer management

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Box truck operation

Job description

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We’re Hiring! Common Cupboard Manager Since 2006, Common Heart has been sparking a small revolution of kindness to eradicate food insecurity and help families break the cycle of generational poverty in Union County, NC and surrounding areas. Each month, we serve an average of 10,000 neighbors through 13 food pantries—and we’re not slowing down. But there’s one thing missing… YOU!

We’re looking for a Common Cupboard Manager—someone organized, energetic, and people-loving to join our mission.

About the Role

As the Common Cupboard Manager, you'll be the heartbeat of our Indian Trail warehouse and delivery-based pantry — leading the incredible volunteers who bring our “friends helping friends” mission to life. You'll train, support, and inspire this dedicated team, building a strong community of service. Behind the scenes, you'll also keep things running smoothly by managing donations, inventory, vehicles, and equipment to ensure every neighbor gets the help they need.

Your days might include

• Welcoming and working alongside volunteers to sort, pack, and distribute food
• Driving our box truck or cargo van to pick up donations (no CDL required)
• Operating warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack—we’ll train you if needed!)
• Keeping the warehouse clean, safe, and well-organized
• Collaborating with other staff to ensure food is collected, stored, and distributed safely
• Supporting special events like our annual Great Turkey Countdown

This could be the perfect role for you if you:

• Love working with people and building strong volunteer relationships
• Enjoy organizing spaces and making systems run efficiently
• Don’t mind rolling up your sleeves and lifting up to 60 lbs when needed
• Have a valid driver’s license and can safely drive large vehicles
• Want to be part of a grassroots team making a real difference every day

Schedule: Full-time (30 hours/week) Tuesday through Saturday

Qualifications

• Alignment with Common Heart’s Core Values: You embody Intentional Kindness, Active Engagement, Initiative, Collaboration, and Servant Leadership in your work and interactions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills: You’re comfortable giving direction, sharing information clearly, and building positive relationships with volunteers, donors, and team members
• Problem-solving skills and initiative: You can think on your feet, tackle challenges creatively, and keep operations running smoothly even on busy days.
• Detail-oriented and safety-focused: You keep records accurate, spaces organized, and safety top of mind in a warehouse setting.
• Comfortable working in a physical environment: Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs, and operate (or learn to operate) equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, and a box truck.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional vocational training or coursework in logistics, warehouse management, or nonprofit operations is a plus.
• At least 3 years of verifiable work experience, ideally in a role involving warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, or volunteer coordination. Experience in a nonprofit setting is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Must be able to safely operate large vehicles such as a box truck and cargo van.
• Must pass a background check, reference check, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer