The Receiving Manager is a critical part of LCAC’s food pantry operations. Our food pantry serves over 300 families in the Lorton community each week through three weekly food distributions. The Receiving Manager is a part-time (10-25 hour/week) paid position that works under the supervision of and close coordination with the Director of Nutrition to carry out the work described below.
Duties and Responsibilities:
– Develop relationships and meet individually with all grocery partners.
– Conduct introductory meetings with all regular grocery pick-up volunteers.
– Maintain and update Signup Genius and coordinate with volunteers to ensure grocery pickups are fulfilled.
– Recruit substitute drivers as needed and, when necessary, conduct grocery store pick-ups directly.
– Drive LCAC truck or LCAC van as needed to conduct grocery pick-ups.
– Be available to unload food in the pantry in the mornings, weigh it, and stock it in the fridges and freezers as necessary, generally with the help of volunteers.
– Assist with inventory management including at LCAC’s storage unit.
– Communicate with the Director of Volunteers for additional volunteer driver requests.
– Communicate with grocery store partners if we are closed, understaffed, or unable to pick up donations
– Be available to assist with food drives, including at LCAC, schools, or other community venues.
– Be available to sort and stock food throughout the pantry when extra support is needed.
– Be available to assist LCAC in other ways as needed.
Requirements:
– Ability to drive LCAC truck and transit van
– Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
– Ability to maintain a positive rapport with volunteers and grocery partners
– Sensitivity when working with groups of different cultures
– Flexibility
– Passion for the mission of LCAC
The Receiving Manager position will range from 10 to 25 hours each week based on LCAC needs, and hours will be scheduled in consultation with the supervisor. Hours are typically weekday mornings, and occasional weekends as needed.
The salary is $23 per hour. LCAC offers an excellent compensation package, including paid health care, vacation, travel reimbursement, sick leave, and a Sabbatical policy.
LCAC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, please send a resume to Joshua Henry at Joshua@lortonaction.org.
