Food Pantry Coordinator at The Salvation Army in Portland, OR

FOOD PANTRY COORDINATOR Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  06.18.2025 Hourly Wage:  $18.75 Hours Per Week:  40 Status:  Non-Exempt / Full Time Number of Positions:  1 Location:  Moore Street Corps Position:   Food Pantry Coordinator   The Salvation Army Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Moore Street’s Vision: To help build strong families in North Portland by encouraging growth spiritually, physically, and mentally through worship services, nutrition programs, athletic activities, and educational/enrichment opportunities. Application Instructions: Complete the online job application, upload a resume. To apply online go to:  Food Pantry Coordinator , https://tinyurl.com/yeryzacp To apply in person go to 5325 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97217.  Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Questions, contact Capt. Joseph McBride at joseph.mcbride@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (530) 368-4659.  Capt. McBride is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position. Recruiting Accommodation Statement: To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan. PURPOSE: The role of the Food Pantry Coordinator is to assist in the distribution of food items to clients through the Food Pantry, placing orders to the Oregon Food Bank, maintaining the function and stocking of food items within the pantry, and data entry. Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am to 3:30pm Minimum Qualifications: 1. Have a high school diploma, or GED 2. Maintain a current Driver’s License 3. Pass a criminal history background check 4. Flexible schedule 5. Lift 50 lbs. 6. Basic computer skills and must be able to type ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Drive box truck to Oregon Food Bank to pick up order weekly. Must be able to use pallet jack and load full pallets into truck and unload items using hand truck. 2. Restocking shelves, organizing items for clients to take as needed. 3. Shopping with clients in food pantry. 4. Maintain an organized, clean waiting area and food pantry. 5. Help with intake of clients, when needed. 6. Working with staff and volunteers alike to serve the clients. 7. Data entry and filing, copying, etc. 8. Online reporting of statics to Oregon Food Bank. 9. Maintaining all of the requirements of the Oregon Food Bank. 10. Assist with Christmas/seasonal help: intake, distribution, clean up. 11. Refer clients to other resources when appropriate. 12. Attend occasional community meetings, Oregon Food Bank opportunities and training, in order to promote the food pantry within the community. 13. Be available for special events and to assume additional responsibilities as needed.  Physical Requirements: This position requires employee to lift, move or carry materials up to 50 pounds and be able to regularly walk, stand, bend, stoop and reach above shoulder height for extended periods.  This position occasionally requires sitting at a desk using a computer with screen monitor and telephone, use hands to finger, hand, or feel objects, tools, or controls; to talk or hear; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to comprehend assignments and/or ask for additional information or clarification until the assignment is understood.  The mental aptitude to organize projects, set priorities, calculate, catalogue, inspect, analyze plans, comprehend, and cooperate with others, & etc., is necessary. The employee will work on many projects at once with interruptions from and noise from walk-in traffic, ringing telephones, and printers.  The position meets multiple, constant, rigid deadlines, and competing/changing priorities. There will be contact with people from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated. The employee works with minimum supervision and the work involves a high degree of independence.  May be required to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests and/or timelines. Working Conditions:   Authorization of a criminal history information check is required.  Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment.  The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered. Authorization of a motor vehicle records check is required.  In order to drive a vehicle in discharge of this job’s duties, an acceptable motor vehicle operating history is required. MISCELLANEOUS: The Salvation Army does have a dress code.  This will be shared with you at the time of employment. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position.  The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.