Food Pantry Assistant - Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston

If you thrive in a non-profit organization where what you do makes a difference in the lives of others, then Catholic Charities is the place for you!

With a refreshing culture that is supportive, collaborative, and encouraging of diverse perspectives and backgrounds why not join the Catholic Charities team!

The Catholic Charities Food Pantry Network serves the food insecure at four locations throughout Greater Boston and provides additional services to external partner organizations. The Food Pantry Assistant oversees smaller pantry operations and/or supports the Food Pantry Coordinator at a larger pantry. The Food Pantry Assistant provides logistical support to the daily food distribution center operations of the Food Pantry, including, but not limited to, logistics of the distribution, stocking and restocking of the food items, checking for expiration dates, sorting food items, and tracking inventory. The Assistant also performs other duties as needed, including picking up the food from other the local centers, driving the truck, supporting volunteers, and compassionately rendering distribution of food items to the clients in our distribution centers, while maintaining person and professional boundaries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages on-hand, incoming, and outgoing food inventory, ordering, donations, and transport preparation. Transporting food via van or truck, as necessary.
• Demonstrates strong professional skills and integrity, including in stressful and/or emergency situations; implements organizational and food pantry policies and procedures per the Director of Food Pantries; is proactive and enthusiastic. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of individuals and families experiencing financial hardships, mental illness, trauma, and from varied cultural backgrounds.
• Works well independently and as part of a team. Supports other pantries as needed, including traveling to other sites, participating in the physical demands of the role, and flexibly accommodating pantry or volunteer group needs (occasionally).
• Attends and participates in required internal and external meetings and trainings.
• Communicates sensitively and effectively with the clients, the public, colleagues, collaborators, volunteers, and other stakeholders verbally, or via email, texting, or other means as required. Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ensures that the operation of the food pantry, its equipment, facilities, and staff/volunteers meet all health and safety requirements and maintains a tidy and organized environment.
• Assist Food Pantry Coordinator as needed and assume responsibilities in his/her/their absence.
• Performs work mainly in the pantry, with some work in the office.
• Local travel as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent vocational/technical training, including HiSet Certificate.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• A valid license with 5+ years of driving experience, good driving record and willingness to drive 16' and 26' tucks and pantry vans. A CDL is NOT required. Must be comfortable driving on highways and interstates.
• Bi-lingual speaking ability preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without the use of an assistive device.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook. Willingness and ability to learn internal software systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Availability for occasional weekend or evening hours
• ServSafe certification desirable.

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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