Food Pantry Coordinator

The Salvation Army Midland Division Carthage Corps located in Carthage, Missouri, is looking for a Food Pantry Coordinator. The Food Pantry Coordinator will interview clients, disburses food orders, and maintains appropriate records. Position will arrange for food acquisition, delivery and stocking of food, and preparation of food boxes to be distributed to our clients.

This is a part-time position 15 hours per week with starting pay of $13.75 per hour.

125 E Fairview Ave, Carthage, Missouri

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide a warm, friendly, and respectful greeting to food pantry clients.
2. Assist clients with selecting food items in the client-choice pantry.
3. Restock and organize shelves in the food pantry as needed.
4. Ensure stock is rotated based on expiration dates to maintain freshness.
5. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment within the building.
6. Perform additional duties as assigned.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. It is intended to outline the primary duties and requirements of the role. Employees may receive additional instructions and perform other related tasks as directed by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

High school or equivalent diploma and one year experience in an office environment. Combination of training and experience will be considered. Must be able to communicate with clients in person and by phone. Must be able to read and write and enter and retrieve data from a computer data base. Ability to use Word and Excel is a plus. Must be a team player, a self-starter and perform well with minimum supervision. Must demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality of client information. Must have an outgoing personality with good communication skills and an ability to work with diverse cultures. Good organizational skills required. Commitment to carry out The Salvation Army's mission is essential.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties to include frequently lifting 30 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Some of this work will be outdoors and it will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Must have the capacity to stand for extended periods, with occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Other Qualifications:

Must hold a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to operate Salvation Army or personal vehicles for work-related purposes.

Employee Status

Normal work hours will be determined with supervisor.

Realizing The Salvation Army is a part of the Christian church, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and project a positive image to others. This includes appearance as well as verbal communications and other behaviors.