Colorado Nonprofit Association

Food Inventory and Distribution Specialist

Food Inventory and Distribution Specialist

Grow with us!

ABOUT US:

Growing Home is a nonprofit organization based in Westminster, Colorado. We cultivate a thriving, healthy, and equitable North Metro Denver by connecting people to services and programs to drive community action in the areas of food, housing, parenting education, and lifelong stability. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all by cultivating a sense of home with our participants, staff, and community members.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Growing Home operates a choice model Food Pantry, serving up to 40 families per shift, focusing on fresh produce and culturally relevant foods. Growing Home is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) Food Inventory and Distribution Specialist to help oversee the day-to-day operations of the Food Pantry. This role will work closely with volunteers, monitoring inventory, coordinating TEFAP activities (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), and ensuring a welcoming environment for our participants. The Specialist will provide high-quality, community-centered service to our participants to ensure Growing Home maintains a consistent and responsive Food Pantry. Other responsibilities include:

• Supervise daily cleaning, food safety, and pantry responsibilities thoroughly and efficiently
• Oversee the daily operations of Growing Home’s food distribution and service delivery including food rescue, inventory and stocking, and distribution
• Establish a positive participant and volunteer experience by providing a high quality, welcoming, well kept, clean, and equitable Food Pantry
• Collaborate with Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator to establish consistent Food Pantry service and fill volunteer roles such as scheduling volunteers for food rescue, distribution, stocking, cleaning, and other roles during service
• Provide support and facilitate internal/external resource referrals to participants participating in the Food Pantry
• Conduct and monitor regular inventory, so that the pantry remains fully stocked and ready to operate each service day, and shift to ensure all participants have sufficient food choices
• Ensure compliance with all TEFAP guidelines and requirements, and ensure completion of daily tasks by end of day, including inventory management, participant application data entry, monitoring food temperatures, and other related duties

ABOUT YOU:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required (written and oral fluency necessary)
• Ability to give clear and direct instructions, and assist others as needed
• Experience and passion for food access and justice work within a diverse community
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment and stay calm under pressure
• Ability to create a welcoming, community-centered, and inclusive environment
• Organized, efficient, and able to balance competing priorities
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be mobile 4-5 hours a day
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 products including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and ability to drive a large vehicle

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