Food Assistance Specialist

6 days ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph Full time
Job Summary

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Food Pantry Specialist. This part-time position will be responsible for providing food pantry services to clients, working closely with volunteers, and promoting the food pantry through community outreach.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct intake assessments on clients accessing food pantry services
  • Ensure food pantry facilities are clean and well-organized
  • Comply with local, state, and federal food safety guidelines
  • Monitor food inventory and ensure proper serving of clients
  • Work closely with agency staff to provide quality services
  • Drive agency van and box truck for food pickups and deliveries
  • Assist with warehouse tasks, including unloading and sorting of goods
  • Manage client data input and provide monthly statistics reports
  • Participate in staff meetings, agency training, and other activities
  • Provide support with department initiatives and special events
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in human services preferred
  • Professional experience in social services or emergency food sector
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Valid driver's license and clean record
Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods of standing and up to four hours of sitting and working on a computer
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in hot and cold climates and in an environment with many noises
Work Environment

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph is a faith-based organization that provides a supportive and inclusive work environment. The successful candidate will be expected to perform job duties in alignment with Catholic Social Teachings and work collaboratively to achieve goals.



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