Food Pantry Coordinator at the Mat-Su Valley Corps

Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Title: Food Bank Coordinator

Corps/Department: Salvation Army Mat-Su Valley Corps Family Services

Reports To: Corps Officers

FLSA Status: Temporary Part-Time / 29 hours per week; Non-Exempt

Dates of Employment: November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Food Bank Coordinator oversees the operations of The Salvation Army Food Bank. The coordinator supervises the receipt and distributions of foods and goods through the food bank. The coordinator oversees volunteer development and supervision. The position provides information and referral to clients which will assist them to meet their emergency needs and works to help valley residents meet their material needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
*Must be 18 years or older
*Obtain a food handler's card within 60 days of employment (must renew as necessary)
*Must be able to lift and carry weight @ 50lbs on a regular basis
*Working knowledge of personal computer
*Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
*Must be able to pass a criminal background check and MVR record check
*Must have a valid AK driver's license as some driving will be required
*Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
*Ability to set up and maintain electronic and paper records
*Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of volunteers
*High school diploma or equivalent

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
*Operates the food pantry; order, track and maintain inventory; stocks shelving, assembles food boxes, updates files accordingly, and maintains food pantry in a clean and organized condition.
*Coordinates/develops donor partnerships with local grocers and food distributors.
* Maintains an excellent, responsive rapport with donors, scheduling pickups and taking products in a way helpful to vendors
* Recruits, trains and utilize community volunteers
* Ensures the food bank is clean and in compliance with Food Bank of Alaska
* Operates the CFSP & TFAP programs by maintaining required records, submitting applications, reporting statistics to the Food Bank, and handing out food boxes in accordance with program rules
* Drive large vehicle (non-DOT) as needed to pick up food from the Food Bank distribution points and/or deliver food and supplies across the Mat-Su Valley.
* Must be able to use every day cleaning products, pest control chemicals and tolerate expected levels of dusts/molds associated with running a food bank.
* Creates and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients, volunteers, and staff
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Corps Officers as needed
* Maintain Millage logs, gas receipts, and notifies officers of any maintenance issues
* Warehouse production operation, including (but not limited to) maintaining the excess food, reception, and office areas as well as keeping storage areas clean and organized (including, but not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, pallets, and shelving).
* Maintains daily Temperature logs.
* Maintains client and statistical records for all Family Services related assistance and submits statistics within time frames allowed.
* Assists with seasonal programs to include, but not limited to: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and School Supply programs
* Provides training to food pantry volunteers as requested; models team behavior; attends staff meetings and gatherings.
* Assists in crisis intervention by alerting emergency services, as appropriate such as; police, medical, psychiatric, etc.
* Inspects food bank vehicles daily for any safety or maintenance issues and reports them to Management or Maintenance Division at DHQ.
* Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Corps Officer or their designated representatives

Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be able to give presentations and be comfortable with public speaking. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

Performance Skills: Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.

Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Check required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Physical Requirements:
* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
* Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
* Ability to lift up to 50lbs - (anything over will require help from another staff/volunteer)
* Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks
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 to 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.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

Confidentiality Statement: The employee understands that all information is to be treated as highly confidential. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers, and layoffs or termination.

Job Description Acknowledgment: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.