Food Pantry Manager

Job Title: Food Pantry Coordinator, Delray Beach part-time, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Mon. through Thur.

**Directions for application process are at the bottom of the page**

About us: CROS has been feeding the hungry in our community for 48 years. We operate food pantries throughout Palm Beach County and in Indiantown. Our warehouse and driver positions are structured to keep our pantries operating. Food is picked up and brought to our warehouse, or delivered. Deliveries are processed into orders and delivered to the pantries. We use volunteers in our daily pantry operations to distribute food to our clients. We are looking for employees that not only meet the requirements of the job, but also have a heart for fulfilling our mission.

Job Overview: This position is responsible for overseeing the Delray Beach Food Pantry as directed by the Director of the Food Pantry Program. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. Hours are 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Wage $17 - $18 per hour to start.

Essential Functions

• Manage the Delray Beach food pantry

• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers

• Organize and coordinate community food drives

• Oversee data management and program reporting

• Maintain relationships with community partners

• Work to educate the community as to systemic causes and solutions to ending hunger

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in related field OR High School Diploma/GED plus five years directly related experience

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Previous experience working with volunteers a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have a valid FL driver license, clean driving record, reliable transportation

• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening

• Proficient with MS Office suite, Google suite

• Database experience a plus

• Teamwork and interpersonal communication skills

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to understand and follow instructions to complete assigned tasks

• Ability to organize and prioritize work

• Ability to problem solve, implement solutions, work independently

• Must be flexible, patient, and easily adapt to change.

• Knowledge of applicable work environment safety rules a plus

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Creole a plus

Orientation Factors

• Must be able to lift and move 25 lbs. repetitively

• Must be able to grasp and hold

• Must be able to climb, crawl, and stoop to reach material; bend at the waist; kneel or crouch; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

• Must be able to withstand extended periods of sitting, standing, and/or bending

• Must be able to climb stairs

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse groups

• Occasional after hours work is required throughout the year.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Organization Objective: CROS Ministries provides food for the hungry and the food insecure in collaboration with our partners in the community. CROS is supported by churches, synagogues, community groups and private individuals throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, all of whom share in this common goal.

Expectation for All Employees: All employees will support the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: professionalism, excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect individuality of others, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership of actions and decisions. All employees will demonstrate support of the organization through commitment to policy, safety and security, and compliance. All employees are expected to participate in organization events and support organization program operations.

Mail or e-mail (1) resume, (2) letter of intent, (3) three references (two employment), and (4) wage requirements to:

CROS Ministries

ATTN: Meredith Caldwell

3677 23rd Ave. S., #B-101

Lake Worth, FL 33461

OR

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Submissions should have all components as listed above to be considered complete. This job posting is open till filled.

It is the policy of CROS Ministries to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, age or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics as defined in federal, state, or local laws. All candidates are considered on the basis of individual character, qualifications, and abilities in relation to the requirements of the advertised position.