Grace Presbyterian Church
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL | United States
Job description
Grace Presbyterian Church – Table of Grace
“I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a
stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
Under the direction of Grace Presbyterian Church, the Pastor, and with the counsel of the Grace Presbyterian Church Food Pantry Committee and Mission Peace and Justice Committee, the Food Pantry Manager will oversee all basic operations of the Table of Grace Food Pantry working approximately 20 hours each week, including food distribution days.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Product Acquisition
- order, purchase and stock food and non-food items
- maintain food pantry inventory
- purchase food and non-food items from vendors
- solicit food donations
- organize and maintain food pantry inventory in compliance with United States Department of Agriculture and West Alabama Food Bank requirements
- schedule, order and distribute food, in coordination with church calendar
- supervise and coordinate food cost and quality control
Volunteer Coordination
- supervise and coordinate food pantry volunteers
- assist volunteers with contacting neighbors to secure their Commodity Supplemental Food Program food pickup
- implement food pantry policies and procedures
- recruit, train and support food pantry volunteers
Bookkeeping, Management and Compliance
- maintain statistics and produce reports as requested by Grace Presbyterian Church, West
Alabama Food Bank, and United States Department of Agriculture
- record volunteer hours for volunteer-client database
- prepare quarterly and yearly reports as required
- update annual forms
- maintain archives as needed
- attend annual West Alabama Food Bank conference, and/or send volunteer representatives
- assist with grant applications
Outreach and Public Relations
- expand awareness of the Grace Presbyterian Church Table of Grace Food Pantry within the Tuscaloosa community to encourage/increase support and donations
- attend Food Pantry meetings and work in cooperation with members of the Grace Presbyterian
Church Food Pantry Committee
- create a welcoming environment for volunteers and neighbors
- communicate with all media platforms as needed/requested
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (BA or BS preferred).
- two years of non-profit work or business experience
- valid driver’s license and auto insurance
- knowledge of non-profit organizations
- management of volunteers
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- ability to plan and organize multiple work tasks
- strong interpersonal communication skills
- nutritional awareness and/or training
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database software proficiency
- ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds throughout the work shift
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply please send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to [email protected]
For questions call 205-469-7811
Grace Presbyterian Church is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 per week
Experience level:
Weekly day range:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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