Food Pantry Associate

Part
- Time 25 Hours Per Week, Pay Rate: $13.79 Per Hour

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary

Purpose:

Assist clients to our food pantry with the intake process.

• Greet visitors/clients in a friendly manner.
• Secure the necessary client information and enter data into Service Point program.
• Inventory food order from Food Bank of the Heartland and order food as needed.
• Ensure pantry shelves are stocked and the area is neat.
• Sort and stock personal care items.
• Supervise pantry volunteers.
• Run reports for compliance and statistical information, as directed.
• Turn in reports monthly for Food Bank of the Heartland and stats.
• Attend meetings as directed.
• Driving is an essential function of this position.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Volunteers

Education and/or

Experience:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Ability to be flexible and work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
• Administrative skills including utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key, attention to detail, and filing.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other

Qualifications:

Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to sit most of the time. Must be able to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. May need to climb or balance or stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Need to be able to talk or hear. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Ability to work with moderate noise in a business office and occasional outdoor tasks in a variety of weather conditions.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.