Asst. Director of Food Pantry Program

Assistant Director of Food Pantry Program key roles and responsibilities:

CROS is a 501c3 organization that provides food to food insecure people in our community. Our Food Pantry program serves at 15 locations in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. CROS has other programs working to alleviate hunger and many community partners working toward that same goal. CROS programs rely heavily on our wonderful volunteers who support pantry operations and client interactions.

We are looking for a mission-minded person with experience managing volunteers. Time management and organization skills are a must to be successful. This is a mid-level position with a full benefits package.

Job Title:  Assistant Director of Food Pantries

Organization Objective: CROS Ministries serves the hungry in Palm Beach and Martin Counties through community collaborations.  CROS is supported by churches, synagogues, community groups and private individuals throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, all of whom share in this common goal.

Expectation for All Employees:  All employees will support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: professionalism, excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect individuality of others, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership of actions and decisions.  All employees will demonstrate support of the organization through commitment to policy, safety and security, and compliance.  All employees are expected to participate in organization events and support organization program operations.

Job Overview:  This program position is responsible for assisting the Director of Food Pantries and overseeing the Lake Worth and West Palm Beach Food Pantries.  This is a full-time position.  Starting salary is $37,400 - $41,600.

Essential Functions

• Manage the Lake Worth and West Palm Beach Food Pantries
• Serve as back up for all other pantry locations
• Provide site assistance for the mobile pantry as needed
• Assist Director of Food Pantries in operations as directed
• Attend meetings and conferences as needed
• Collect food donations and distribute food and supplies to the pantries as needed
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers in pantries and at the warehouse
• Organize and coordinate community food drives
• Oversee data management and program reporting
• Maintain relationships with community partners
• Work to educate the community as to systemic causes and solutions to ending hunger

• The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field OR Associate Degree in related field plus five years directly related work experience
• Previous experience working with volunteers a plus
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment a plus (forklift, pallet/power jack, box truck)

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have a clean FL driver’s license, be at least 21 years old, and have at least one year of U.S. driving experience.
• Must have reliable transportation.

·         Must be able to pass background check

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft 365 and database

·         Basic office skills and excellent organization and time management skills

·         Basic math skills

·         Basic inventory skills a plus

• Strong oral and written communication skills

·         Teamwork and interpersonal communication skills

·         Ability to understand and follow instructions to complete assigned tasks

·         Ability to organize and prioritize work

·         Ability to problem solve, implement solutions, work independently

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Creole preferred

Orientation Factors

·         Must be able to grasp and hold

·         Must be able to climb, crawl, and stoop to reach material; bend at the waist; kneel or crouch for extended periods of time; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

·         Must be able to withstand extended periods of sitting, standing, and/or bending

·         Must be able to climb stairs

·         Must be able withstand exposure to physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature and weather such as rain, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

·         Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse groups

·         Occasional evening and weekend work is required throughout the year.

·         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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee Benefits Summary

·         Employer provided health insurance (employer pays 80%)

·         Employer provided life insurance

·         Vision and dental insurance available

·         403(b) pension plan available

·         Section 125 (medical expense/childcare expense) plan available

·         10 vacation days/10 sick days per year

Mail or e-mail a letter/e-mail of intent and a completed employment application.  CROS’ employment application form can be found on our web site at www.crosministries.org or call our office at 561-233-9009.

CROS Ministries

ATTN: Meredith Caldwell

3677 23rd Ave. S., #B-101

Lake Worth, FL  33461

You may e-mail your submission to mcaldwell@crosministries.org.  Submissions should have all components, as listed above, to be considered complete.  This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

It is the policy of CROS Ministries to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, age or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics as defined in federal, state, or local laws. All candidates are considered on the basis of individual character, qualifications, and abilities in relation to the requirements of the advertised position.

Mail or e-mail a letter/e-mail of intent and a completed employment application.  CROS’ employment application form can be found on our web site at www.crosministries.org/employment-opportunities

or call our office at 561-233-9009.

CROS Ministries

ATTN: Meredith Caldwell

3677 23rd Ave. S., #B-101

Lake Worth, FL  33461

You may e-mail your submission to mcaldwell@crosministries.org.  Submissions should have all components, as listed above, to be considered complete.  This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.