Food Pantry Coordinator

Food Pantry Coordinator (6357)# Food Pantry Coordinator (6357)TX-Denton Social Services - Denton, TX 76209End Date 08/31/2026## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time RegularEducation LevelHigh School Diploma/GEDCategorySocial Services## ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:Oversees the day to day activities of the food pantry to include providing clients with intake paperwork, making copies of client documentation, and entering client data into client database; performs intake assessments with food pantry clients; recertifies existing clients in accordance with food pantry guidelines; distributes food; provides training for volunteers assigned to the food pantry. **Key Responsibilities:*** Receives, greets and announces clients in a courteous and tactful manner; provides assistance to clients accessing Social Services by answering questions and providing instructions and referrals.* Determines food pantry eligibility and informs potential clients of program guidelines; informs qualified candidates of required documentation needed for the pantry interview; provides agency referrals to those that do not qualify for pantry assistance.* Performs intake assessments with food pantry clients that are new to the program and recertifies existing clients; provides agency referrals to assist with needs identified during intake.* Distributes food to eligible food pantry clients; ensures food pantry is stocked daily; communicates with warehouse staff on Food Pantry needs.* Coordinates the retrieval, storage, and distribution of food and commodities for the program.* Determines the appropriate amount of food to order for the program; maintains and organizes an adequate inventory of food and supplies for the Food Program; ensures the supply meets the needs of the program; informs Corps Officers of supplies needed; prepares records and charts to be used to facilitate/document the distribution of food and supplies to clients.* Receives and prepares receipts for non-monetary donations, packages, airline tickets, express mail and items delivered to the lobby; notifies proper individuals of item arrival by telephone and/or E-mail; maintains proper records of all food donations.* Records client information and statistical information by completing data entry into the Harmony database; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.* Prepares weekly pantry reports to be submitted to supervisor which include food pantry data.* Serves as liaison to program volunteers assigned to the food pantry; provides training to volunteers on food pantry process and data entry into Harmony Database; monitors food pantry process to ensure volunteers are providing the service in accordance with established policies and procedures.* Receives, responds to and assists people requesting social service assistance; gives applications to potential clients and provides assistance in completing the same; reviews computer records to determine if client’s records are already on file; photocopies leases, pay stubs, identification cards and other materials.**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:*** Ability to meet attendance requirements.* Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.* Ability to perform routine mathematical computations.* Ability to plan and coordinate the distribution of food and commodities to the public.* Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and climbing.* Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis.* Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light (up to 25 lbs.) frequently.**Employee Benefits:*** Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits* Paid Time Off## WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:**Education and Experience:*** High school diploma or G.E.D.,* and* One year providing experience working in a social or public service environment, with experience assisting the public preferred,* or* Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.**Certifications:*** Valid state driver’s license* Food Handler’s certificate**Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled** #J-18808-Ljbffr Salvation Army