Food Pantry Worker

TITLE:                         Food Pantry Worker

REPORTS TO:            Associate Director of SUN

SCHOOLS SITES:      Kelly Elementary School

COMPENSATION:    $18-$20 hourly, non-exempt, Part-time, up to 10 hours per week

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination, that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Latino Network seeks a bilingual, bi-cultural mission-driven professional with proven nonprofit and community experience to lead a full range of activities for a growing organization. As part of a dedicated team working toward a shared vision, the Food Pantry Worker is charged with supporting the Associate Director of SUN and the Kelly SUN Site Manager. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

This position will be responsible for day-to-day operations of SUN School Food Pantry at Kelly Elementary School. Tasks include: keeping the pantry clean and food up to date, help with set up and clean up during food distribution days, supporting food distributions once per week, and under the direction of the Associate Director of SUN Community Schools.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support with receiving OFB food orders and community donations.  
• Help with program needs as time permits. 
• Unload food order at the SUN School Food Pantries, organizing items in pantry space and stocking shelves as needed, ensuring food program inventory is adequate and all required standards are met. 
• Help with set up and clean up during the distribution days.
• Distribute food to clients during food box hours. 
• Follow all OFB standards for food storage and distribution. 
• Maintain a clean food storage area and equipment. 
• Defrost freezer, check equipment monthly, check freezer temperature, and log results regularly. Assist with training and supervising volunteers at the food pantry. 
• Ability to work independently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with youth, parents, and diverse communities and cultures, and communicate effectively with those whose English language skills are limited.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Two (2) years relevant experience; preferably within the field of non-profit emergency assistance or pantry/food assistance programs preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ability to follow directions and have strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to communicate professionally with clients, families, service providers, community members, and co-workers 
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information 
• Bilingual in Spanish and ability to translate/interpret orally in Spanish for families is preferred. 
• Knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel 
• Team Player 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this role. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Latino Network is a fast-paced, highly engaged work environment with satellite operations with positions performing work both onsite and remotely. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Latino Network strives to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at:  Careers 

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.