Food Bank Coordinator

Food Bank Coordinator

Supervisor: Social Services Coordinator

Status: Regular Part-Time / Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay: $18.00 (Hourly)

Under the direction of the Center Coordinator, the Food Bank Coordinator oversees operations of the Food Bank, including recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers; purchasing, restocking, ordering, and preparing food; overseeing costs and quality control; coordinating food deliveries; and maintaining monthly statistics and reports.

• Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Screen clients for emergency referrals as appropriate.
• Maintain the highest level of food program standards, including WA food health and safety standards, and compliance with grants and contracts.
• Maintain food inventory with FIFO standards.
• Place orders with vendors, purchase food and non‑food items, and procure and manage donated food.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, coordination, training, and retention.
• Train, schedule, and provide daily oversight and coordination of volunteers.
• Ensure logs are maintained, service units recorded in the client database, and reports generated as needed.
• Pack food orders and stock shelves as needed.
• Implement food program policies and procedures.
• Assist with food pick‑up and deliveries.
• Ensure facility is cleaned daily and kept organized.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance and cleaning policies and procedures.
• Work flexible hours and overtime, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
• Support other program initiatives throughout the year.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist continuously.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files and file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone and computer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Ability to climb a ladder up to 20 feet.
• Ability to operate hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• No use of substances that could affect health or safety.

• Engage with diverse populations respectfully and culturally responsively.
• Detail oriented.
• Self‑starter.
• Strong leadership and team‑player skills.
• Strong English language verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrate functions as lead and hands‑on worker.
• Be flexible, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Work in fast‑paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Desire to improve quality of services.
• Customer service mindset.
• General social service knowledge.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Initiative, follow‑through, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• General business protocol understanding.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate appropriately with donors, volunteers, and staff, adhering to nondiscrimination policies.

• One year of experience supervising volunteers, working in nonprofit, customer service, food service, or food bank operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, safe driving record, and ability to pass driver safety test.
• Ability to attain and maintain Food Handler’s certificate.

• Basic knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and database software.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation is reasonable and does not impose undue hardship.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and contractual obligations relative to COVID‑19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. Requests for exemptions may be considered on religious or medical grounds.