Assistant Director

St Mary’s Caring: St. Mary's Caring Soup Kitchen is a non-profit organization based in St Mary’s County, Maryland whose mission is to provide free meals to anyone in need, no questions asked, serving all with a spirit of compassion, dignity and respect.

Position Name: Assistant Director                                          Position Category: Salaried Professional

Reports To: Executive Director                                                Salary Range: $35,000-$38,000

Date Prepared: May 20, 2026

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Assistant Director works with the Executive Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Soup Kitchen Program including menu and preparation for meal service; food distribution; volunteer coordination; ordering of supplies; equipment and sanitation; event support; and preparation of periodic reports required by different agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (The essential functions/major responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

The Assistant Director will work with Executive Director on the following strategic goals and direction:

• Maintaining a unified kitchen and dining room

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with St. Mary’s County Health Department
• Assist with grant writing, reporting and administration as needed
• Enter and report monthly program statistics
• Ensure that an adequate inventory of all supplies and food items is maintained
• Supervise volunteers; and complete appropriate volunteer and compensatory workers’ records
• Create, volunteer groups and community service work schedules
• Participate in public relations and fundraising events/projects as requested
• Ensure that food preparation, service, delivery, storage and sanitation are performed within program guidelines
• Participate in staff/management meetings, board meetings, trainings, workshops, etc. as requested

MINIMUM/REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience working with underserved population
• Experience with leading or supervising volunteers
• Health food handling certified or the ability to become certified within 90 days

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships, partnerships, and collaborations with diverse communities and stakeholders
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative
• Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make complex and collaborative decisions
• Experience in program, operations, and volunteer management in nonprofit, government, or other community setting
• Experience with grant writing and fundraising
• Competency with basic computer skills and programs and demonstrated willingness to learn new technological tools
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere, be flexible, exhibit professional demeanor and positive attitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle, and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 40 pounds. Work Schedule: Normal hours can vary between 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 on Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings.

St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer.

St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen • 20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634 •  301.863.5700

To apply please submit a resume, a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications, and the names and contact details of three professional references to stmcaring@gmail.com or by mail to P.O. Box 144, Lexington Park, MD  20653so