Food Pantry Manager

Job Title: Food Pantry Manager

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Social Services Director

Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay: $18/hr

Closing Date: 1/25/2025

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Primary Purpose:

The Pantry Manager position oversees and coordinates The Salvation Army's Food Pantry program. Working with the Corps Officers, Utah Food Bank, and the local Health Department they ensure we maintain the highest level of food safety within the program. Additionally, they work with staff to schedule, recruit, and oversee volunteers to help sustain and improve the food pantry program all while adhering to all policies and governing laws pertaining to volunteers.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Experience working professionally and effectively with clients, staff and others of diverse backgrounds and interests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Compassion for the poor and willingness to learn policies related to Salvation Army Social Service programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must be minimally 21 years of age and possessing a valid in-state Driver's License.
• Detail-orientated, with the ability to plan, direct and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of both clients and volunteers, demonstrating good leadership and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to perform duties with a minimum of supervision, and high standards of professional ethics and conduct.

Software-related skills:

• Experience working with Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, data entry, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Scope of Position/Essential Functions:

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Food Pantry program.
• Coordinate and supervise volunteers, or others, who will help deliver assistance to the public.
• Coordinate and supervise volunteers who are stocking and preparing food pantry prior to pantry open hours.
• Work with staff and vendors to make additional food orders as needed, from Bishop Storehouse.
• Work with staff to coordinate pickup and delivery of additional donations.
• Regularly report services provided into WellSky database.
• Provide accurate monthly reports as required by The Salvation Army and the Utah Food Bank.
• Ensure adherence with Utah Food Bank policies, including equitable distribution
• Ensure all USDA guidelines are followed, and required signage is posted
• Attend events and network with community partners concerning Food Insecurity and Pantry programs
• Make and stock hygiene and snack packs for distribution through the front office.
• Work with the Social Services Director and Corps Officers to find and implement better ways of serving clients through the Food Pantry program.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Corps Officer within the position's scope.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate a telephone. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, Ability to access and produce information from a computer, Ability to understand written information.

Qualified individuals must perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship will result.