Food Pantry Coordinator

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The Community Center of St Bernard in Arabi, LA is seeking a volunteer coordinator for its Mustard Seed Food Pantry. The main responsibilities of this 25-30 hrs/week position include:

• Supervise and coordinate all community service workers and volunteers that assist with the Food Pantry.
• Receive and inventory approximately 225,000 lbs of donated supplies from Second Harvest and other sources annually
• Ensure that all food products are stored at appropriate temperatures before being provided to clients.
• Oversee the distribution of these supplies to clients in accordance with guidelines provided by Second Harvest and other donors.
• Maintain client and program data (including records of donations, inventory, expenses and client information) both in paper and electronic database form. Familiarity with Microsoft Access or other database software is a plus, but limited training will be provided if needed.
• Prepare all forms and reports required by Second Harvest and other donors.
• Conduct intake interviews to enroll new low-income households in the Food Pantry program.
• Ensure that current Food Pantry clients update their household information every 6 months to demonstrate their continued eligibility to participate in the program.
• Advocate and facilitate referrals of Food Pantry clients to other local programs that can provide necessary services.
• In partnership with the Executive Director and other Community Center staff, increase public awareness of the Mustard Seed program.
• In partnership with the Executive Director and other Community Center staff, solicit donations of food for distribution from other local and national agencies and corporations.

This position will begin as early 2/3/2015. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should send a resume, to the Community Center of St Bernard, 11111 LeBeau St, Arabi LA 70032. Resumes may also be faxed to 916-675-7827 or emailed to info@ccstb.org.