Farm Stand & Pantry Coordinator

Rooted in the Bronx, New Settlement stands with community members to break systemic barriers, advance justice, promote leadership and strengthen neighborhoods. By ensuring agency around education, employment, housing, wellness and creative expression, we help cultivate an equitable society where individuals and families have the power to use their voice to create the change they wish to see.

Since New Settlement’s inception in 1989 as a settlement house rooted in the Bronx, our organization has been a responsive community partner. Originally established to revitalize abandoned buildings into affordable housing, New Settlement has since evolved into a multi-generational, forward-looking organization. We support 15,000 members of the community annually by providing organizing in housing and schools, and programs in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, wellness and more.

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The Food Pantry and Farm Stand Coordinator plays a key role in advancing New Settlement's mission to improve food access and community health in the Bronx. This position oversees the daily operations of our year-round Community Food Pantry and seasonal 170 Farm Stand, ensuring that both programs provide fresh, nutritious food in a welcoming, safe, and community-centered environment.

The coordinator supervises youth employees and volunteers; manages inventory, ordering, and reporting; builds relationships with community partners; and helps ensure that our food access programs operate efficiently while reflecting New Settlement's commitment to equity, dignity, and inclusion.

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the seasonal 170 Farm Stand and year-round Community Food Pantry.
• Ensure all food distribution activities are conducted safely and in compliance with organizational policies, food safety standards, and funder requirements.
• Maintain consistent, high-quality service for community members while creating an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment.
• Place weekly food orders based on budget, product availability, seasonal offerings, and community preferences.
• Monitor inventory and maintain pantry equipment to support efficient daily operations.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of pantry and farm stand spaces, including completing and monitoring cleaning logs.
• Ensure both programs operate according to established schedules and meet performance goals related to customer participation, sales, revenue, and community impact.

• Supervise, train, and support youth employees and volunteers during pantry and farm stand operations.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and operational guidance to team members.
• Foster a positive team culture that values collaboration, respect, continuous learning, and excellent customer service.

• Coordinate outreach efforts to increase awareness of pantry and farm stand services.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, local partners, and residents.
• Represent New Settlement at community events, resource fairs, and outreach activities.
• Help implement communication strategies that connect community members to available food resources.

• Complete daily and weekly administrative responsibilities, including cash reconciliation, sales tracking, and distribution reporting.
• Receive, weigh, record, and log food donations while maintaining accurate inventory and program records.
• Ensure participant sign-in sheets and required documentation are completed accurately and maintained according to organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate operational records and assist with routine administrative tasks.
• Participate in staff meetings, required training, and professional development opportunities.

• Support New Settlement's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial, social, and economic justice.
• Contribute to a workplace culture that values collaboration, professional growth, wellness, and respect.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.