Food Bank Coordinator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLOCATION: Hobbs, NMSTATUS: Part Time/non-exemptMISSION STATEMENT:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.QUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma or equivalent required1-2 years of college preferredExcellent interpersonal skillsBi-lingual Spanish/English preferredMust be able to work with people from varied backgrounds and culturesUnderstanding of mental health/addiction issues and homeless issues2 yrs experience in customer or client serviceExcellent communication skills, both spoken and writtenExcellent basic math skills (Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point)Data entry skills essentialProficient knowledge of internet and social mediaKnowledge of Lea County social service resourcesValid NM Driver’s license and clean MVD recordAbility to pass The Salvation Army Fleet Safety e-trainingMust pass a criminal background checkMust be able to keep strict confidentialityAttention to detail and excellent organizational skills requiredRESPONSIBILITIES:Assist clients who come to Client Choice Pantry with selection of food items and tally up point totals when finished with selectionBe able to do intake for clients when neededProvide referrals to other social services in the CountyHelp stock shelves and unload product from trucksRoutine office work (typing, filing, answering phones)Help enter client information into Salvation Army data baseAssist Social Services Coordinator and Corps Officer as needed with coordinating outreach eventsDeliver food to shut ins as requested w/driver as neededPick up smaller donations in mini van w/driver as neededPick up donations from stores in Box truck with driver as neededHelp keep warehouse and client areas clean (mopping, cleaning restrooms, trash control, etc.)Rotation of all stock in warehouse / refrigeration and freezer unitsOrder/maintain communication with Road Runner Foodbank (Feeding America)Operate forklift as neededMobile food distributions monthly (Jan.-Oct.)Assist w/ Angel Tree/Holiday registration/Kettles (each year/seasonal)Communication / supervision w/ all community service workers under 20 hrs.Foodbank hours of operation will be extended to meet needs of clientsAssist w/ Hygiene StationOther duties as assigned as it relates to the position of Food Bank Coordinator.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.