POSITION SUMMARY

The Food Pantry (FP) Manager is responsible for the maintenance and enrichment of the Hunger Relief program at Jewish Family Service. The FP Manager is expected to oversee the departmental staff daily operations/logistics, development, client service and planning for the Hunger Relief program. Clear expression through both verbal and written communication, and constructive working relationships both within the Hunger Relief department, with other departmental staff, and with the Board of the agency are essential to effectively carrying out this position. The FP Manager’s efforts are to contribute to, maintain, and implement the agency's goals and programs through the Food pantry department's efforts in serving our community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the FP program staff and department.
• Hire, orient, train, and manage FP program staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Manager of Volunteer Services and volunteer team in managing the food pantry volunteers.
• Work with and manage the food pantry staff in daily operations of the food pantry distributions and food sourcing logistics.
• Work collaboratively with the Community Health Worker (CHW) program in managing services for clients and connection to the other departments at JFS.
• Maintain the FP database. Ensure data integrity and accurate reporting for the FP program.
• Create collaborations in the community and provide tours with community leaders to educate on hunger and how JFS addresses hunger in the community.
• Work with Philanthropy and Community Relations department in creating fundraising opportunities and expanding donor relations.
• Attend conferences and meetings.
• Participate in marketing and program outreach.
• Manage department budget and participate in the budget process.
• Oversee the quality of the food pantry services so that it is of the highest standard and is culturally relevant to the clients served.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with other community organizations, both Jewish and non-Jewish.
• Serve on additional agency committees as assigned.
• Attend and contribute to Board and other appropriate Board committees as needed.

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

• Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to clients, staff, and the general public
• Ability to prepare administrative reports
• Ability to use databases
• Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for clients
• Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree is social work, public health or related field
• At least 2 years of management experience
• Experience in food pantry setting preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred