Food Pantry

The Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible for the daily oversight and maintenance of the NHCC Emergency Food Pantry. These responsibilities include:

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

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

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

4. Facilitate referrals and pack food in a timely manner

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

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

7. Participate in site inspections, maintain appropriate follow-up

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

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

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

11. Abide by NYS Laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles

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

Mental and Physical Abilities Required

High School Diploma / GED

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 read, write and communicate in English

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing and climbing

Ability to meet attendance requirements

Ability to work within the community

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

Ability to gauge time needed to arrive at a destination

Ability to read maps and/or use a GPS

Computer skills necessary for record keeping

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

What we prefer

Ability to reach, write and communicate in Spanish

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a normal office environment and/or outside, and work involves driving a vehicle where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with long trips or traffic; pantry

Essential Functions

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