Job Description
Food Pantry Coordinator- Sister Visitor Center
(Sister Visitor Center)
Louisville, KY, United States of America
Overview
Catholic Charities of Louisville is the social-service arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville. We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds and beliefs.
Job Skills / Requirements
SALARY: $20.37/hour
Sister Visitors Center (SVC) is a department of Catholic Charities that aids residents in West Louisville and, among other services, operates a food pantry. The Food Pantry is a supermarket style that allows clients of Sister Visitor participants to choose their own food. The goal of SVC is not just to feed its neighbors but also to help them to choose healthier food options in the pantry. The Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the food pantry. He/She is responsible for ensuring the pantry is stocked, clean, safe, and sanitary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
Sister Visitors Center (SVC) is a department of Catholic Charities that aids residents in West Louisville and, among other services, operates a food pantry. The Food Pantry is a supermarket style that allows clients of Sister Visitor participants to choose their own food. The goal of SVC is not just to feed its neighbors but also to help them to choose healthier food options in the pantry. The Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the food pantry. He/She is responsible for ensuring the pantry is stocked, clean, safe, and sanitary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
- Maintain monthly food supply based on SVC inventory protocols and community needs.
- Pickup, receive, and record food donations.
- Stock storage part of pantry and ensure all food is sorted and stored in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Manages volunteer schedule to ensure adequate coverage in pantry and with pickups.
- Stock the front pantry so that there is sufficient food on shelves.
- Record daily food/household distribution data and assist with monthly food bank reports.
- Manage food distribution process with help of staff and volunteers.
- Act as a personal shopper and help clients to choose healthier food options.
- Orient food bank volunteers with tasks to be done to prepare for food distributions.
- Manage clients’ entry/exit from pantry with the help of staff and volunteers.
- Assist with home food deliveries.
- Complete intakes for new clients and update client information in the agency database.
- Assist with inventory tracking and reporting
- Ensure the warehouse and pantry is clean and organized.
- All other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent plus 2 years of related experience is preferred.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Must represent Catholic Charities in a positive manner in dress and presentation when meeting the public.
- Must be able to communicate well verbally and in handwritten form with colleagues, superiors, clients, and community personnel.
- Must be able to manage competing demands and use time effectively.
- Must have knowledge of and familiarity with community resources.
- Must have valid driver’s license and personal transportation.
- Must be able to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
- Must be proficient in PC skills including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and databases.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Must demonstrate self-confidence, initiative, flexibility, and a high degree of professionalism.
- Must work well with limited supervision and be able to solve problems independently.
- Knowledge of warehouse safety, storage practices, and inventory management preferred
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma/GED equivalent and two years of related experience preferred
Additional Information / Benefits
This job reports to the Director- Sister Visitor Center
This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.
Number of Openings for this position: 1