Monty's Market; Food Pantry Manager

Location:

Gardner, MA

Category:
Administrative

Job Type: NUP

Posted On:
Tue Jul 7 2026

Monty's Market Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of MWCC's two food pantries (Gardner and Leominster) and community fridges. This position will also provide leadership and supervision to the professional and student staff who work in both pantries including hiring, developing coverage schedules, and other duties to ensure that the College is meeting the food insecurity needs of our diverse student population.

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week with an office location in Gardner, but an expectation to provide supervision and coverage when needed in Leominster.

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of MWCC's Gardner food pantry and episodic support to the Leominster pantry (Marty's Markets).
• Ensure that pantry is well-stocked with food, hygiene, and other basic need essentials that promote student success, persistence, and academic completion.
• Maintain and update staffing/coverage schedule of student and PT employees who work in the food pantry to ensure consistent operating hours.
• Maintain and stock the community refrigerators on the Gardner campus (and ensure the same is happening on the Leominster campus).
• Supervise student and PT employees and interns who work in the MWCC food pantries.
• Maintain data to track usage of the food pantries and submit required data to local and state agencies when needed and/or requested.
• Collaborate with MWCC programs and community agencies to establish partnerships to address and assist students who are experiencing food and other basic need insecurities.
• Oversee refrigerated campus food lockers.
• Travel to and from local agencies (including the Worcester County Food Bank) to pick-up food for the MWCC pantries and community refrigerators.
• Conduct assessment and user surveys to ensure that MWCC's students are well and strategically served.
• Actively promote and contribute to a diverse and inclusive student service where all students ? especially those who are historically underserved - feel valued, respected, and welcomed.
• Coordinate and manage budgets and grant-funded accounts.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain adaptable, and solution-focused while managing multiple responsibilities and navigating challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the systemic, economic, and cultural barriers that contribute to food insecurity.

• Prior work or volunteer experience in non-profit, basic needs, or related community service or civic engagement roles.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel as well as comfort working on a computer to accomplish day-to-day tasks.
• Willingness to take direction, learn new skills, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Prior supervision experience.
• Valid driver's license, frequent travel to MWCC campuses and food sites is required.
• Comfortable operating a college owned van.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Associate's degree (or higher).
• Experience with providing supervision, guidance, and/or mentorship to staff.
• Experience working on a community college campus or with college students.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual / multilingual language skills.
• Customer service experience and the ability to interact professionally with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Ability to work within a team environment and independently on tasks.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: $54,386.00

Employee Status:
Full Time, Grant Funded. Grant End Date 12/31/27
Benefits:
Yes
Hours per Week: 37.5
Number of Weeks: 52

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies.

The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affimative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States…