Title: Pantry Coordinator 1 

Position Type: Part-Time  

Salary: $18.27 - $20.35 

This position is eligible for a 5% bilingual differential if the successful candidate meets the Food Share standard on an oral proficiency exam. 

** This position is Open Until Filled – Applications will be first reviewed on 3/28/25 and after that as they are received. For immediate consideration, apply by 3/28/25. 

This is a 30 hour per week position. Typical schedule is Sunday 8:00am to 3:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am to 5:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. Half-hour lunch break. 

Statement of Purpose:   

To increase food security in the Grand Ronde community through supporting Iskam  MekMek-Haws  food pantry operations and coordinating the mobile pantry program.    

Summary of Role: The Iskam  MekMek-Haws  Pantry Coordinator 1 supports the public food pantry serving the Grand Ronde, Oregon area. This position supports a variety of operational areas, including warehouse support, truck driving for donation pickups, pantry maintenance and cleaning, volunteer coordination, and public food distribution support.  

You Are… 

A Team Player. Nothing is beneath or above you. You are quick to lend a hand or two! You can earn influence without authority and naturally seek to support both small projects and significant strategic goals. You can easily gain trust from team members and are known for supporting them to ensure they are set up for success. You’re not afraid to ask questions. 

You are organized and skilled at being a resource connector. Our Pantry Coordinators prioritize trust with our community and connect individuals with the resources they need. You are a people person, a good communicator, and able to connect with individuals from all walks of life.  

A Flexible Worker. You are not afraid to step outside your job description or comfort zone to help the team reach its goals. You are comfortable with shifting schedules and don't expect every day to go "as planned." You are happy to challenge someone's assumptions and to have your assumptions challenged in return. 

Your responsibilities as the Pantry Coordinator will include: 

• Assist with weekly public food distributions. Provide excellent customer service to clients. May include working the front desk, assisting clients shopping through the pantry, or building food boxes.  
• Coordinate and provide training and guidance to volunteers during public distributions, mobile pantries, and other activities.  
• Listen and learn about client needs. Respond to those needs through adjustments to programming. Report to Iskam Manager and Pantry Coordinator 2 to ensure we are serving the clients according to needs. 
• Load and drive Iskam van or truck for mobile food distributions at least once per week. Distributions are in rural areas, up to 20 miles roundtrip. Manage mobile distributions as lead staff on site.  
• Ensure clients sign in and record the client’s information according to the USDA guidelines. Keep accurate and secure records utilizing Link2Feed, Volgistics and other database software. 
• Ensure mobile pantry is operating according to all applicable food safety guidelines and civil rights laws. Manage mobile pantry inventory utilizing FIFO. 
• Ensure food is distributed in a way that respects the dignity and culture of the clientele.  
• Assists in managing the full food inventory of Iskam with the Program Manager’s guidance.  
• Regularly pick up food donations from a variety of locations, typically up to three hours round trip. Utilize box truck or van for pickups, depending on donation size and product needs.  
• Unload food deliveries from the Food Share and food donors. Unstack pallets and sort food in the warehouse in proper places. Follow all applicable food safety guidelines with donated product.  
• Provide excellent customer service to donors while receiving food donations on site at the pantry or in the community during pickups.  
• Sort out produce or other perishables that are not fit to eat and assist in disposal of product. Sort mixed food product into appropriate categories.  
• Arrange pick up of waste product with farmers.  
• Clean the warehouse, waiting room and office spaces daily. Deep clean as needed.  
• Remove warehouse debris and properly dispose of garbage and recyclables. Sweep and dust at the end of each day. Manage and sort dunnage, clean totes and bins. 
• Move product from warehouse to food pantry shopping area as needed, including dry, cooler, and frozen product.  
  **Other duties as assigned 

The most competitive / strongest candidates will possess a combination of the following background, skills, experience, and knowledge. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.   

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group people, including people experiencing poverty and crisis, culturally diverse communities, non-English speakers, and others.  
• Knowledge of food safety and safe food handling procedures.  
• Able to work with volunteers, staff, and community partners as part of a team. 
• Able to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities and exercise sound judgement daily. 
• Able to operate a pallet jack or willing to learn. Forklift skills desired but not required.  
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform work while seated or standing for a prolonged period of time. 
• Ability to push/pull loads up to 1,500 pounds on carts and pallet jacks. 
• Passion for helping the community and addressing hunger. 
• Commitment to engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion work. 
• Care and concern about food-insecurity in our community and a desire to make a difference. 

All candidates will need: 

• To be willing to learn and certified on manual and electric pallet jack. 
• Have a valid driver’s license and be approved to drive a Sprinter van and box truck. 
• Lived experience or outreach work with BIPOC or indigenous communities or families experiencing poverty or crisis, preferred.   
• Prior experience providing excellent customer service, preferred 
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s Card.  
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including eligibility to work with vulnerable populations. 
• Must pass driving record check and be insurable through Marion-Polk Food Share’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Experience in social services, customer service, warehousing, food service, or another related field, preferred. 

About Marion Polk Food Share 

We are the regional food bank bringing people together to end hunger and its root causes in Marion and Polk Counties. Support from our local community makes it possible for the Food Share to collect and distribute nutritious food for children, adults, and seniors through more than 100 partner programs, including food pantries, meal sites and home-delivered meals and to carry out programs to address the root causes of hunger. 

At the Food Share, our commitment is to: 

• Treat all people as our neighbor. 
• Encourage creativity and be willing to take risks. 
• Listen first and seek to understand. 
• Focus on shared goals. 
• Celebrate diversity, ensure dignity, and act equitably. 

Job Conditions: 

Remote work is NOT possible for this position.    

The Food Share provides essential services to our neighbors in Marion and Polk counties. As a result, all Food Share employees may be asked to report to work during local public health, weather, or other environmental emergencies. 

More on Compensation: 

The Food Share provides all employees with the following benefits: 

• Competitive pay 
• 12 paid holidays each year 
• Earned vacation and sick leave 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 401K retirement contributions 

The employee in this regular, full-time position is also eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• Contributions towards Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employee and dependents 
• Employer paid Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and physical demand satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.  

EOE.