Community Resource Coordinator (Part-Time)

The Food Pantry Coordinator provides daily oversight of the NHCC Emergency Food Pantry and is also responsible for building community relationships to assist with obtaining donations and funding sources. Direct contact with pantry clients is required, so experience working with underserved populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhering to agency policy, as well as policies from the town, county or other organizations whom provide support, donations, funding, etc.

Identify and establish new sources of food and/or financial donations with local resources and businesses; maintain current relationships with donors

Pick-up, shop, store and organize food from donation sources, stores, etc.

Facilitate referrals and pack food in a timely manner

Train and oversee volunteers and staff; maintain schedules of staff and volunteers to ensure coverage

Maintain cleanliness and order of Emergency Food Pantry in accordance to all policies

Participate in site inspections, maintain appropriate follow-up

Participate in required trainings as scheduled [i.e. food safety]

Prepare, maintain and report monthly statistics to appropriate entities within established timeframes

Maintain necessary records, including but not limited to personnel, extermination, temperature logs, inventory, client information

Maintain inventory tracking and oversight to ensure quality of food

Abide by NYS Laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles

Use of one’s personal vehicle may be required; use of agency vehicle must adhere to agency guidelines

Assist clients with applying for SNAP benefits, and identify other possible referrals as needed

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED

Ability to read, write and communicate in English and Spanish

Valid driver’s license – this position involves travel throughout Nassau, Suffolk and Queens

Computer skills

Ability to bend, lift, and carry at least 50 pounds daily

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing and climbing

Ability to represent NHCC to the community in a professional manner adhering to our core values

Ability to interact with members of the community and building donor relationships

Ability to plan and coordinate the distribution of food and commodities to meet the needs of the program

Ability to work 3 days per week (8 hours/day)

Preferred

One (1) year of human services experience providing direct service to clients diagnosed with several mental illness, HIV/AIDS, or other disabilities

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental

401k (with company match)

Profit Sharing

Employee Referral Program

Lunch and Learn Workshops

Supplemental Benefits

Holidays

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