The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR AND FOOD PANTRY MANAGER

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory  •  $25.75/hr  •  Avon, CO (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Title: ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR AND FOOD PANTRY MANAGER

FLSA Status Full Time - non-exempt

Schedule: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Rate of Pay $25.75 hourly

Closing Date: 11/23/2025

Benefits Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

  • Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
  • Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
  • Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
  • One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
  • Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
  • Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Function

The Assistant to the Director and Food Pantry Manager will directly support the leadership of the center, oversee the operations of the food pantry, ensure efficient service delivery while maintaining high standards of food safety and organizational effectiveness. This role requires an organized individual who can meet deadlines, multitask.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Greets clients, volunteers and visitors.
  • Multitasks office tasks such as answering phones, providing information to callers and
  • walk-ins in both languages.
  • Fosters a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Supports colleagues, volunteers, board members, the director, the Division and the center’s mission.
  • Interviews and ascertain needs of clients. Guides them with compassion, advocacy and information. Assists in connecting them with resources and services within the county and The Salvation Army.
  • Obtain photo ID from clients and permission to verify, release and share information.
  • Takes information from clients that come to pick up food baskets and provides food baskets. Keeps updated, accurate and clear records and enters all information in WellSky.
  • Collaborates and communicates closely and timely with Food Bank of the Rockies personnel.
  • Trains and supervises community service individuals and volunteers. Keeps records of volunteer hours.
  • Keeps track of pantry supplies and reports to the director when stock is low.
  • Ensures there is always an adequate supply and variety of nutritious food items and commodities boxes.
  • Organizes and keeps high standards of cleanliness of the food pantry, kitchen, refrigerators, freezers, and safety handling.
  • Creates detailed and orderly inventory reports of food orders, donations, food rescue, and supplies.
  • Assists with holiday programs when needed.
  • Publishes on social media and coordinates with local newspaper and radio.
  • Maintains clear and accurate communication with other agencies and close collaboration with partners.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

  • Associate degree or at least two years in a related field or professional experience in a related human services field.

Skills

    • Bilingual and biliteral English-Spanish. Excellent oral communication and writing skill in Spanish and English.
    • Culturally appropriate customer service.
    • Ability to support and work effectively with colleagues, agencies and clients of all backgrounds.
    • Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deadlines.
    • Ability to multitask, perform and focus on a busy environment.

Qualifications

    • Computer-related skills: Windows: Microsoft Word and Excel required, working knowledge of integrated database applications, ability to learn new software programs, social media.

Driving

    • A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver’s license is required.
    • An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.

Background Check

  • Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
  • Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
  • Ability to operate telephone.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds.
  • Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
  • Ability to understand written information.
  • Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

About The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

We fight with love.

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.

Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Year Founded
Unknown
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