Job Type Full-timeDescriptionOverviewIn Kentucky, 1 in 8 people are unsure where they will get their next meal from. God's Pantry Food Bank serves 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky in partnership with more than 475 food pantries and meal programs. Our Vision: A nourished life for every KentuckianOur Mission: Reducing hunger by working together to feed Kentucky Communities.Position SummaryThe Fayette County Pantry Program Coordinator will assist the Fayette County Pantry Program Manager with the day-to-day management and oversight of the Fayette County Pantry Program. The coordinator will work directly with the Manager and is responsible for maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere while coordinating all aspects of the Fayette County Pantry Program.Essential Duties/Functions:Fayette County Pantry Program:
- Advise and coordinate all aspects of the Fayette County Pantry Program including central intake, and relationships with pantry sites and referring agencies.
- Recruit and train central intake referral line volunteers, filling in when needed
- Recruit and train pantry volunteers, filling in when needed
- Collaborate with pantry site coordinators.
- Maintain appropriate records on food referrals.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with referring agencies, pantries and neighbors in Fayette County.
- Prepare appropriate statistical reports and commodity records regularly - daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually.
- Prepare reports for Grant Writer when needed.
- Ensure appropriate stocking and operation of pantry sites, filling in when needed
- Communicate effectively and coordinate pantry activity with the Operations and Transportation Departments daily, if needed.
- Advise and assist Pantry Coordinators.
- Place pantry food orders daily
Sharing Thanksgiving:
- Participate and assist Core Team with the annual Sharing Thanksgiving Program.
- Coordinate referring agency referral process which includes: updating and providing referring agencies the referral handbook, accepting agency referrals, troubleshooting and providing support to referring agencies.
- Recruit and train volunteers for referral hotline, delivery day and distribution.
- Oversee sorting and data quality of referral lists.
- Coordinate referral lists for distribution, home deliveries, agency pickups, and direct site drops.
- Coordinate direct site deliveries with Operations and Transportation Departments.
- Prepare registration lists for printing.
- Coordinate leftover box plan post distributions.
- Work collaboratively with Sharing Thanksgiving Assistant.
- Attend annual delivery day and drive through distributions.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation $16.33/ hour
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401K Plan
- Company Paid Holidays
God's Pantry Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirementsEducation/ Skills Preferred:
- High School Education or GED
- Previous experience working with Volunteers and Social Service Involvement preferred
- Previous experience in community development or program evaluation a plus
- Computer aptitude, basic knowledge and data entry experience required. Working knowledge of Microsoft products is a plus.
Salary Description $16.33 per hour