Part-Time Food Pantry Coordinator

Description

Position Summary:

The YMCA is seeking a compassionate and organized Part-Time Food Pantry Coordinator to oversee daily operations of our community food pantry. This role ensures that families and individuals in need are served with dignity, respect, and efficiency, in alignment with the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through healthy living and social responsibility.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily pantry operations including food distribution, inventory management, and cleanliness of pantry space
• Maintain accurate records of food received, distributed, and current inventory levels
• Schedule and supervise volunteers assisting with pantry duties
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local food banks, grocery stores, and donors
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines related to food storage and handling
• Engage positively with pantry guests, providing excellent customer service and referrals to other support services as needed
• Assist in organizing seasonal food drives and fundraising events
• Prepare and submit reports as required by the YMCA and partner agencies

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred
• Experience in food service, nonprofit work, or community outreach is a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the mission and values of the YMCA

Benefits:

• Free YMCA membership
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting local families and community well-being

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand and eye coordination. Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

YMCA of Southwest Florida has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and YMCA of Southwest Florida reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the YMCA of Southwest Florida may deem appropriate.