The Food Pantry Assistant works alongside the Director of Nutrition to oversee the operations of the LCAC food pantry.
This is a part-time,25 hr/week position that pays $19/hr. Vacation and partial health insurance are included.
To apply, please email your resume to lcacpersonnel@gmail.com by December 4th.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in the overall management of the food pantry, including assessing, organizing, and labeling inventory
• Receive donated food and ensure it is weighed, logged, and stored appropriately
• Liaise with food support services, local schools, scout troops, faith communities, and other groups to coordinate or request food donation drives, including Scouting for Food.
• Coordinate and pick up food from community food drives.
• Train and supervise volunteers who help in all facets of pantry operations
• Assist at food pantry distributions as needed
• Follow best practices in ensuring the rotation of food so that incoming food is distributed after current stock and food is properly disposed
• Work alongside the Director of Nutrition to ensure adequate food supplies are on hand and that healthy food is purchased or received as needed
• Assist with the scheduling of volunteers and donation drop-offs
Supervision
• Supervision provided by the Director of Nutrition
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Able to work with minimal supervision, manage workload and schedule to meet deadlines
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Able to drive an 18’ truck
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals including volunteers
• Maintain compassion, sensitivity, warmth and freedom from prejudice for those who seek assistance at LCAC
