Mobile Pantry Coordinator

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Mobile Pantry Coordinator

RESPONSIBLE TO: Partnerships and Mobile Pantry Manager

HOURS: 40 hours per week, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends

CLASS: Non-exempt, hourly

COMPENSATION: $19.50 - $21.75/hour, depending on experience. + $1/hr pay differential for bilingual Spanish/English proficiency.

BENEFITS: Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance the first of the month following 30 days of employment with other benefits eligibility after a 90-day mutual introductory period. Eligible for FFLC-sponsored benefits (e.g. paid time off benefits such as holidays, floating days, vacation and sick).

ABOUT US: Food for Lane County’s mission is to reduce hunger by engaging our community to create access to food. Our vision is to end hunger in Lane County. Our Mobile Pantry program accomplishes this by bringing food to places where food pantries don’t yet exist or have limited hours. With our pop-up style free food markets, we reach neighborhoods and communities that may not otherwise be able to access this important resource.

YOU: We are looking for someone who is passionate about connecting their neighbors to food. You are organized, detail oriented, and have the integrity to follow through on your plans. You have a love of community and people and have a servant-leader mentality that promotes community and volunteer engagement in your program. You work well in a team and have the resolve to accomplish things on your own.

You are excited about the mission and vision of Food for Lane County.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position co-coordinates Food for Lane County’s Mobile Pantry Program. The purpose of the Mobile Pantry is to deliver food assistance to eligible people at times and locations that are not currently served by one of Food for Lane County’s partner agencies or other service providers. This position serves as the pantry manager and works closely with the Bilingual Mobile Pantry Coordinator and other Food for Lane County (FFLC) staff.

Primary Tasks & Responsibilities:

Program Development and Coordination

• Oversees all aspects of the operation of the Mobile Pantry
• Identify and recruit host sites in cooperation with the Partner Agency Services team
• Ensure that all host sites have agreements in place and train and orient host site contacts
• Act as liaison between host sites and Food for Lane County, maintaining open and responsive communication
• Coordinate with other FFLC staff regarding inventory, storage, and distribution of food
• Order food through regular inventory ordering process for partner agencies, anticipating needs and demands of host sites

Operation of Mobile Food Pantry

• Maintain online shared calendar of Mobile Pantry scheduled distributions
• Load and unload product in and out of the warehouse; may enlist help of warehouse staff as available
• Drive FFLC Mobile Pantry truck to host site at designated time, set up mobile pantry
• Ensure food safety during transport
• Assist in proper storage, stacking and temperature control for all food products
• Track food donations and distribution using established record and inventory system
• Maintain vehicle and food handling equipment in a safe and sanitary condition
• Promptly report any vehicle maintenance issues to Operations Director
• Clean up mobile pantry at host site, load up equipment, and return to warehouse
• Coordinate the scheduling and organization of 6-8 volunteers per food distribution
• Provide on-site training, orientation, and recognition of volunteers
• Delegate appropriate tasks to volunteers

Program Tracking and Compliance

• Conduct program intake procedures according to USDA, Oregon Food Bank, and FFLC guidelines
• Complete and submits all required paperwork, including monthly FFLC reports
• Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and Oregon Food Bank regulations regarding food safety, storage, and handling
• Maintain accurate and updated program files
• Maintain confidentiality of client records

Education and Outreach

• Work with the community, media, housing sites, and organizations to increase awareness of and participation in the Mobile Pantry program
• Maintain knowledge of community high-need areas and demographics to ensure…