Food Pantry Coordinator Category:

Professional Subscribe:

New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department:

Student Affairs Locations:

Schenectady, NY Posted:

Nov 5, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled Type:

Full-time Position ID:

206470

Share About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training, and workforce development in a student-centered environment, serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel. SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Food Pantry Coordinator in Student Affairs. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs (AVPSA), the Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the SUNY Schenectady Food Pantry, including coordination of student employees, volunteer staff, inventory management, and related internal controls. The coordinator is responsible for oversight of assessment activities for the Food Pantry. This grant-funded position is a 12-month appointment serving in a represented capacity.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not exercise formal supervisory authority; however, it provides day-to-day work direction, training, and oversight for work-study students, student employees, and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

Update Food Pantry Student Employee and Volunteer Staff Training materials as needed under the supervision of the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs. Coordinate and administer the College Student Emergency Fund Develop and maintain schedules for student employees and volunteer staff to ensure adequate pantry coverage Provide Pantry coverage during staffing gaps Coordinate with College webmaster to ensure weekly hours of operation are posted accurately Assess need and order inventory through the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and coordinate inventory pickups and drop-offs Ensure inventory accuracy in PantrySoft (online ordering and inventory management app) Enter Regional Food Bank orders into PantrySoft on the day of delivery Oversee and participate in inventory before every semester and summer session; modify PantrySoft as necessary Collaborate with PantrySoft IT Support to troubleshoot function glitches Collect, maintain, analyze, and report data related to Food Pantry utilization, inventory levels, and program outcomes; prepare reports for college leadership as requested. Manage CLYNK funds and purchase personal care and household cleaning items Create, distribute and implement promotional materials highlighting Food Pantry services, other community food resources, and SNAP application options through classroom presentations, tabling at campus events, and at Foundation meetings/events when invited Collaborate across divisions, college-wide units, and community partners to support student food insecurity initiatives Manage associated programs that support the Food Pantry and students (e.g. recycled cans/bottles, etc.) Maintain sanitation and food safety protocols in accord with the procedures of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, the College, and any associated regulatory bodies Assist with social media and marketing as needed Conduct needs and usage assessment through surveys and other reliable and valid methods

Requirements:

Job Requirements:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and community partners. Ability to learn and effectively utilize software applications, databases, and inventory management systems. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree Three (3) years of professional experience in program coordination, student services, community services, nonprofit operations, food assistance programs, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of food insecurity, basic-needs support programs, or related community resources Experience coordinating volunteers, student employees, or temporary staff

Special Information:

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and/or certifications.

Additional Information:

Salary:

$52,000 At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy: Comprehensive health care coverage Dental and vision coverage A choice of retirement systems A deferred compensation program Professional development opportunities Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability) Discounted YMCA health club membership Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By:

Applications accepted until position is filled. If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu . Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position: Cover letter

Resume Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application References:

Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here . SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.