Pantry Outreach Assistant
Company: Catholic Charities
Location: Omaha
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary:Assists Program Director and Pantry Coordinator
in the daily operation of neighborhood pantries, homebound
delivery, mobile pantries, and other food distribution systems.
Provides receptionist support for pantries as needed and assists
with intakes and data collection.Essential Job Functions:Assist
Pantry Coordinators with preparation of food packages for clients,
receiving donations, food inventory, sorting and stocking food, and
help pantry clients with intakes and delivery coordination.
Receive, unload, weigh, and organize food from appropriate vendors,
donors, and the food bank.Maintain cleanliness, order, and safety
in all pantry areas, including pantry equipment and vehicle.Pick up
donations as needed. Assist with outreach, scheduling, and
distributing homebound delivery and mobile food pantry
services.Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited
toWeekend donationsReliable attendance is an expectation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent Bilingual
(English/Spanish) skills preferredAbility to interact and
communicate effectively with diverse clienteleExcellent
organizational skillsAbility to handle multiple tasksAbility to
follow directions and work independentlyAbility to communicate and
collaborate with program staff, volunteers, and other agency staff
Sensitivity to all low-income persons and other disadvantaged
persons with multi-cultural backgroundsAbility to perform work in a
manner that protects client confidentialityAbility to lift and
carry 50lbsRequired:Knowledge and support of Catholic Charities'
purpose, mission, vision, values, and ethical standards.Knowledge
and support of the Catholic Charities Compliance Program
requirements including - but not limited to - the Code of Ethics,
the Compliance Policy, and all relevant compliance
procedures.Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the service
population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.Previous
customer service experience helpful.High School Diploma or
EquivalentFood Handlers Certification (within six months of
hire).Civil Rights Training (within 30 days of hire).Valid driver's
license and insurabilityValid First Aid/CPR Training (within six
months of hire)Working Conditions:Normal pantry, shipping, and
receiving conditionsSignificant driving, including box trucks and
large vansOccasional weekend/evening work and extended hours during
seasonal timesAll qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
status as a protected veteran.
Keywords: Catholic Charities, Omaha , Pantry Outreach Assistant, Other , Omaha, Nebraska
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