Milford Food Pantry Coordinator

ADP, Inc.; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Worcester County is seeking a full time Food Pantry Coordinator to join our team! We provide food pantries to all individuals and families at our Worcester, Leominster, and Milford area offices, a critical service to our communities.

We encourage those who visit our pantries to select those items that are most appropriate for their family’s needs, and we make every effort to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats that assist them to prepare nutritious meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or its educational equivalent.
• Proficient in English and English grammar; bilingual Spanish/English, is preferred.
• Related job experiences, two or more years is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of food pantry operation within the framework of the Emergency Service Area.
• Ability to drive up to a 15” box truck (no CDL required).
• Maintain food pantry inventory at appropriate levels, ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Coordinate and recruit volunteers for all food bank trips with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Ensure accuracy of client files with up to date information.
• Maintain monthly and annual statistics for food pantry.
• Operate office machines and perform duties with a high degree of skill.
• Assist with pickup of donated items and program drives (e.g., school supplies, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
• Perform other duties of a similar and related nature as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Reading & Writing English

Volunteer coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Milford Food Pantry Coordinator

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1066

Catholic Charities Worcester County is seeking a full time Food Pantry Coordinator to join our team! We provide food pantries to all individuals and families at our Worcester, Leominster, and Milford area offices, a critical service to our communities. We encourage those who visit our pantries to select those items that are most appropriate for their family’s needs, and we make every effort to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats that assist them to prepare nutritious meals.

Primary Responsibilities: Provide oversight of food pantry operation within the framework of the Emergency Service Area.

• Ability to drive up to a 15” box truck (no CDL required).
• Maintain food pantry inventory at appropriate levels, ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Work with Catholic Charities Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate and recruit volunteers for all food bank trips.
• Ensure accuracy of client files with up to date information.
• Maintain monthly and annual statistics for food pantry.
• Operate all office machines, such as postage, copier, computer and FAX, with a high degree of skill.
• Assist with pick up of other donated items such as food, and including program drives such as school supplies, Thanksgiving and Christmas drives.
• Perform other duties of a similar and related nature as assigned.

Job Specifications

Knowledge/Experience:

• High School Diploma, or its educational equivalent.
• Proficient in English and English grammar, bi-lingual, Spanish/English, is preferred.
• Related job experiences, two or more years is a plus.

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Demonstrated ability to make prudent judgements.
• Capacity to ensure a person’s human dignity regardless of one’s personal view of any person and/or that person’s situation.
• Ability to be flexible, sensitive to and supportive of the needs of others, reliable and able to cope with emergencies.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines, and a history of successfully meeting deadlines.
• Capacity to handle a varied workload and able to prioritize assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid MA driver’s license

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Normal range of vision and hearing, with or without correction.
• Manual dexterity and motor skills are required to grasp and lift objects.
• Bending and lifting are required to purchase and have access to program supplies.
• Walking and climbing stairs are required for entry and mobility through the offices of Catholic Charities and program areas. Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Must demonstrate maturity and the ability to deal effectively with emotionally demanding and stressful situations.
• Must be able to observe, to process information, and carry out and understand directions and instructions.

Why Join Us?

Catholic Charities Worcester County offers a mission-driven workplace where you make a meaningful impact in the community. We value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees (30+ hours/week) include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Assistance Program
• Paid vacation time (full-time employees earn up to 3 weeks in their first year)
• Paid holidays (17 company holidays in 2025 for full-time employees and for part-time employees scheduled to work on the date of the holiday)

At Catholic Charities, you will be part of a team dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive. Join us and be a part of meaningful change.

Catholic Charities Worcester County is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.