Food Pantry Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the Direction of the Food Pantry Supervisor of the Necessities of Life Program (NOLP), promote access to food and nutrition education services to people living with HIV/AIDS through the distribution of food and personal hygiene item, coordination of food pantry operations, provide nutrition education to clients and staff and promote our services to the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist clients with completion of NOLP application forms and related paperwork and data entry.
• Prepare and complete NOLP client eligibility interviews, including scheduling, reviewing NOLP application materials and making an assessment for the purpose of determining eligibility for the NOLP program both within the agency and by outside referral agencies.
• Manage food pantry distributions- assist with the unloading of food deliveries, stocking shelves, and distributing groceries to clients. Ensure that the food pantries are clean and meets health code requirements as mandated by the Los Angeles County Department of Health.
• Provide supervision to interns and volunteers working in the food pantries.
• Participate in program quality management processes, including participating in program community advisory board discussions.
• Attend community meetings to promote the NOLP program and encourage client referrals.
• Conduct outreach to increase utilization of NOLP.
• Participate in events that promote gain of knowledge to support good health outcomes for NOLPs clients.
• Assist with the completion of monthly reports.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

High School diploma (or GED equivalent) required. Bachelors degree in health education, or a human services related major/minor preferred. Previous experience driving commercial sized vehicle truck, preferably 5-ton truck. Previous experience in social services preferred. Fluent in Spanish language preferred.

Knowledge of:

Word processing, database operations, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and internet searches. Driving commercial sized vehicle truck, preferably 5-ton truck.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively with a diverse population. Identify and update community resources; operate standard office equipment including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and meet assigned deadlines. Demonstrate exemplary customer service with an emphasis on engaging clients and service providers.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid California drivers license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. Position will require local travel to NOLPs food pantry locations and to conduct external outreach.

COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.