Food Pantry Associate

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure The Food Pantry Associate's plays a crucial role in the daily operations of the pantry. They assist the Pantry Manager in ensuring smooth operations, maintain pantry standards and guidelines, and assist in purchasing food items as needed. Additionally, they support the Pantry Manager in training volunteers and ensuring the pantry runs efficiently. This position is essential for maintaining the pantry's functionality and providing a welcoming environment for community members. Who Are We? The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all. Perks & Benefits Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day) Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more! 12% employer contribution to retirement savings and optional 403B retirement savings plan. Employee Assistance Program Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University Career development and paid training What You'll Do Aide the Pantry Manager with the daily operations of the YMCA Coatesville Food Pantry to ensure efficient, safe, and welcoming service delivery. Help with coordinating and managing food distribution schedules, inventory, and restocking procedures. Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines, health regulations, and YMCA policies. Help recruit, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers to assist with food pantry operations. Develop community partnerships to secure food donations, sponsorships, and in-kind support. Assist with maintaining accurate records of food inventory, participant data, and program reporting requirements. Communicate effectively and courteously with pantry participants, staff, and community partners. Promote YMCA programs and services to pantry participants and the broader community. Create and manage staff and volunteer schedules to ensure full operational coverage. Maintain a clean, organized, and risk-free environment for food distribution and storage. Perform other related duties as assigned. What You'll Need Minimum of 2 years of advanced experience in specialty field and/or pursuing advanced education in a related field Must be 18 years or older Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs Experience teaching a minimum of 4 years in a specialized area Demonstrates advanced knowledge of a specialized area Obtain and maintain all new hires certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire Experience in working with Microsoft Software Work Conditions and Physical Demands 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. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Why You Need To Apply Not meeting every single requirement? That's perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you're excited about this role, don't let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we're looking for!