Pantry Network Coordinator

Exciting Opportunities with Share Food Program! We are looking for a Pantry Network Coordinator to add to our team!

Share Food Program (Share) is the leading hunger relief organization in the Greater Philadelphia region and one of the largest independent food banks in the nation. Share feeds hundreds of thousands of individuals each monthmore than half of whom are children and seniors. The ripple effects of the pandemic record rates of inflation and critical cuts to government assistance benefits have plunged even more people into hunger and poverty. Philadelphia has the highest rate of poverty of any major city in the U.S. and food insecurity is a public health crisis. Our network of caring volunteers dedicated professionals and generous donors works to bring nourishing food to our neighbors in need.

Since 2022 the need for Shares services has increased by 120% and the need will only increase with the passage of recent legislation. Share is committed to being at the forefront of advocacy fighting against these policies and ensuring everyone has access to food. Funding for advocacy and expanding its major donor program are strategic goals for Share. Furthermore Share has successfully completed two stages of its capital campaign to expand and revolutionize its Philadelphia warehouse headquarters at the heart of Shares operations to help more neighbors in need.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Pantry Network Program Manager the Pantry Network Coordinator will support the distribution of food through Shares network of partner pantries by placing pantry orders coordinating transportation logistics and conducting monitoring and compliance visits to pantries.

Core Position Job Functions and Responsibilities:

The following statements reflect the general functions and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Share Food may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders including partner pantries and community organizations.
• Place orders and support delivery logistics for partner pantries.
• Monitor partner pantries biannually ensuring they meet local state and federal program requirements for the distribution of donated food as well as food from the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
• Provide any documents or information to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) field representatives as needed while they complete pantry monitoring visits.
• Maintain accurate pantry records including contact information location and distribution information.
• Review monthly pantry reporting and work with pantries to improve reporting compliance.
• Implement pantry network assessment to portfolio pantries to determine pantry capacity for food distribution.
• Additional duties as required

Preferred Experience and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs particularly Excel and Outlook
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively
• Good writing and speaking skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of pantries and organizations
• Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License with a clean driving record
• Experience in database management
• Spanish language competency is a plus
• An interest in food nutrition and anti-poverty issues

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires sitting up to 75% of the time
• Position requires keyboard use or repetitive hand motion
• Position requires lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds at times

Environmental Risks:

• Position includes potential exposure to loud noises extreme temperatures allergens and warehouse environment up to 20% of the time.

LOCATION

• Share Food Program is located in the Philadelphia Warehouse at 2901 West Hunting Park Philadelphia.

COMPENSATION

Salary range $45000 to $50000

Share offers a comprehensive benefits package including access to group healthcare dental vision short-term disability life insurance paid time off.

Share Food Program is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race ethnicity religion national origin age sex gender or gender expression marital status sexual orientation parental status age disability genetic information or any other category protected by addition to federal law requirements Share Food Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience:

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