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The Salvation Army Southern California

Food Bank Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California, Aberdeen, Washington, United States, 98520

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Position details and requirements are listed below. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Position:

Food Bank Coordinator

Supervisor:

Social Services Coordinator

Status:

Regular Part-Time / Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay:

$18.00 (Hourly)

Scope Of Position Under the direction of the Center Coordinator, the Food Bank Coordinator oversees the operations of the Food Bank, including recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers; purchasing; restocking; ordering; preparing food; overseeing costs and quality control; coordinating food deliveries; and preparing monthly statistics and reports as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Demonstrate a commitment to the values of equity and inclusion by honoring diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.

Screen clients for emergency referrals as appropriate

Maintain the highest level of food program standards, including WA food health and safety standards and compliance with grants and contracts.

Maintain food inventory with FIFO standards.

Place orders with vendors, purchase food and non-food items from local stores, and procure and manage donated food.

Assist with volunteer recruitment, coordination, training, and retention.

Train, schedule, and provide daily oversight and coordination of food program volunteers.

Ensure logs are maintained, service units are recorded in the client database, and reports are generated as needed.

Pack food orders and stock shelves as needed.

Be responsible for implementing food program policies and procedures.

Help with food pickup and deliveries.

Ensure that the facility is cleaned daily and kept in an organized manner.

Assist in maintaining maintenance and cleaning policies and procedures.

Ability to work flexible hours, food program-related events, and overtime hours, especially between Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Support other program initiatives throughout the year

All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on a continuous basis

Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead

Ability to operate telephone

Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to access and produce information from a computer

Ability to understand written information

Ability to climb a ladder to a height of twenty feet or more

Ability to operate hand trucks and pallet jacks

Non-use of any substance, including alcohol or any drug, which might affect the health, safety, or well-being of a client, the public, other workers, and self while on the job or on Army premises.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Strong leadership skills & team player

Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication

Ability to demonstrate functions as a lead worker and as a hands-on worker

Ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple and changing work assignments, and effectively meet deadlines

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure

Desire to improve the quality of services to the highest level possible

Customer service mindset

General social service knowledge

Strong analytical and research skills

Initiative, follow-through, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

General understanding of business protocols

Ability and willingness to keep information confidential

Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with donors, volunteers, and other staff members and adhere to The Salvation Army’s nondiscrimination policies regarding sex, race, age, national origin, differing abilities, religion, and sexual orientation.

Education And Work Experience

Candidate should have 1 year of experience in one of the following categories: supervising volunteers, working within a non-profit organization, customer service, food service, or food bank operation.

The minimum requirement is a High School diploma or equivalent.

Current, valid Washington State driver’s license, a safe driving record, and ability to pass the Salvation Army’s driver safety test.

Ability to attain and maintain a Food Handler’s certificate.

Software-related Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Database software

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

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