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Job Title: Program Manager – Mobile Pantry

 

Classification: Exempt
Department: Programs and Services

Reports To: Director of Programs and Services 

 

Summary

Under direction of the Director of Programs and Services, the Mobile Pantry Program Manager is responsible for the coordination of mobile pantries, produce drops, and other service direct food programs supported by the Food Bank of South Jersey.

 

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

  • Plan the community outreach to include working with Agency Relations to build relationships with community leaders, organizers.

  • Manage each  mobile pantry site to include inspection, training, outreach, monthly reporting and other duties to ensure smooth operation of each mobile pantry site

  • In coordination with Operations dept, develop delivery schedule for each site, coordinate resources and ensure smooth delivery, distribution and monitoring.

  • Assist grant writer and philanthropy department to compile progress reports for FBSJ staff and grantors to include monitoring the terms of various pantry grants to assure compliance.

  • Coordinate activities with the warehouse, transportation, media relations, and any other department in the food bank involved in the event.

  • Train and supervise any volunteers and AmeriCorps member to assist with running the Mobile Pantry.  This will also include developing clear work plans for volunteers and AmeriCorps member.

  • Provide direct supervision of the driver while on-site.

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  1. As directed by the Director of Programs and Services perform tasks related to information tracking and reporting of other operational areas.

  2. Participate in planning meetings related to the mobile food program activities.

  3. Interact with donors in relation to the mobile pantry programs.

  4. Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of BS/BA degree in related field

  • Minimum of five years of continuous experience working in a high volume face-face customer service environment in which professional phone manners and customer service skills were of highest value.

  • Excellent organizational skills to include strong ability to multitask

  • Superior communication skills to include writing and making oral presentations to media and stakeholders

  • Available to work a flexible schedule; weekends/evenings as needed.

  • Must have proven proficiency in Microsoft Office with concentrated strength in Excel and Word.

Working conditions

  • This position requires interaction with the warehouse and doing office work to maintain records, systematic reporting to donors and assisting with grant reports.

  • This position requires the skills to work comfortably and professionally with an extremely diverse population, from all walks of life.

  • This position requires the ability to do some crowd control on sites ranging from “challenging” to rural.

  • This position requires frequent lifting of 50 pounds or less, working outside during the four seasons and working some evenings and weekends.

  • After the drop, must be able to stay late if necessary to ensure product is re-arranged and responsible for security of warehouse premises.

 

Contact

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirement to hr@foodbanksj.org. No other form of communication will be accepted including phone calls.

 

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