Job Description
About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)
While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.
Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs.
Alpert JFS is looking for a skilled Food Pantry Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of procurement and distribution of food, including pickup, receipt, storage, and distribution to community members in need. This individual will train and supervise volunteers, ensuring daily client needs are met, and serve as the agency liaison for community food insecurity efforts.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the three pantry locations (Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, and Boynton Beach).
- Conduct weekly visits to each location, with additional visits as needed based on project demands or time of year.
- Inventory food and supplies quarterly, and provide necessary reports to food banks.
- Coordinate with vendors to order food and supplies to supplement donations and meet community needs.
- Manage monthly food expenses within budgetary guidelines.
- Oversee food waste management, pantry traffic, and shelf organization.
- Manage and submit monthly invoices and purchase requests.
- Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule volunteers for packing, sorting, and stocking.
- Coordinate monthly deliveries with volunteers and clients.
- Plan and order items for special occasion deliveries throughout the year.
- Organize holiday baskets for Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, Passover, Hanukkah, and other occasions.
- Collaborate with program directors to identify clients in need of food assistance.
- Participate in local hunger education initiatives and community learning opportunities.
- Track donations, including monetary checks and in-kind contributions, in coordination with the Development Department.
- Manage volunteer food delivery processes.
- Maintain relationships with local food banks.
- Work with the Sr. Case Manager to monitor client entries and exits from the program.
- Partner with the Director of Clinical Information Systems to enhance data tracking via Electronic Health Records.
- Prepare monthly checklists for food, household items, and hygiene products distribution.
- Coordinate with the Office Operations Manager on facilities-related tasks in the food pantries.
- Communicate with the Temple’s Executive Director for monthly facility setup.
- Collect, maintain, and report data and metrics for the food pantry program.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3-5 years of experience in a non-profit, including at least one year in program oversight.
- Experience recruiting and working with volunteers.
- Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to interact effectively with staff, volunteers, and community members.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
- Experience in collaborative team environments requiring self-motivation.
- High standards of customer service, timeliness, and responsiveness.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
We offer a competitive salary, medical benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403(b) retirement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Alpert JFS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination based on any protected characteristic. We are a drug-free workplace.