Working at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) turns an interest into a passion, a hobby into a calling, an idea into reality. As a multi-faceted social services agency, with over 17 unique service areas spanning 6 different locations throughout the state, we let our mission guide the way. Regardless of your faith, we’re seeking highly committed, high-energy leaders to serve our members and bring our programs to life. Sound like something for you? Read on.

The Harry & Rose Samson Jewish Community Center (JCC) seeks a Pantry Coordinator for our Jewish Community Pantry. The Pantry Coordinator is responsible for inventory management, volunteer recruitment, and supporting the Pantry Director in the operations of the food pantry. The Pantry Coordinator is expected to work from the Jewish Community Pantry as needed; remaining hours and location to be determined in partnership with the Director.

After a six month training period in-person, this position can be hybrid - working up to 40% time remotely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly oversee food pantry site operations
• Monitor and maintain records of the Pantry’s inventory in partnership with its volunteers
• Build connections with Amani and Metcalfe Park residents and ensure that the Pantry’s food is culturally appropriate
• Strengthen relationships with Amani and Metcalfe Park residents to form a resident volunteer coalition
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to support Pantry operations
• Coordinate and attend community programs in the Amani and Metcalfe Park neighborhoods in partnership with the Director
• Oversee the Pantry’s Facebook group and ensure that the Pantry’s programs are photographed for JCC social media platforms
• Schedule and pick up donated and purchased food and supplies from local businesses, in partnership with Pantry volunteers
• Assist in unloading food deliveries and sorting food products
• Assist with the clean, safe, and efficient operation of the Pantry
• Drive the JCC Van to pick up food orders, along with personal and household items
• Actively seek ways to improve the Pantry’s service model to better serve residents and best use available resources
• Inspect physical condition of the Pantry and its equipment, and prepare work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment; report on and correct problems
• Perform the MOD (Manager on Duty) duties as assigned on a weekly and annual basis
• Actively promote and practice the JCC’s Positive Rules of Communication
• Assume responsibilities as assigned for JCC special events
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as needed

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements (KSAs)

• Knowledge and experience with food pantry management and/or transferrable job experience
• Familiarity with under-served communities
• Demonstrated skill of effective team building and supervision of volunteers
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse staff and populations
• Demonstrated ability to operate cargo vans
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer software: including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; customer-service orientation with specific strength in diplomacy and discretion strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team

Work Environment

Work mainly is performed in a normal office setting, but frequently in or adjacent to the actual warehouse, which may be dusty and not fully air-conditioned or heated; occasional work around warehouse equipment.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and moving pallet jacks while performing duties of the job
• Occasional time spent outdoor
• Must be able lift items of 30 lbs. consistently with assistance
• Ability to make repetitive motions (bending, lifting, squatting, pulling, reaching, etc.)
• The noise level in the environment is moderately loud
• Ability to work a varied schedule to support the needs of the Jewish Community Pantry, including weekends and some holidays

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the position.

What do we offer?

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers a challenging, dynamic, multicultural work environment with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The JCC is committed to a culture that supports work-life balance, and invests in our culture by offering a generous paid time off package to full time employees. These include paid time for vacation, personal or sick days and paid observance of secular and religious holidays. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, participation in our defined contribution 403B pension, and Group Life and Disability Insurance after one year of service. Additionally, every JCC Employee receives a free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities in Whitefish Bay, including our seasonal outdoor water park in Mequon.

Uniquely JCC Benefits

• JCC Membership: Every active staff member receives full JCC membership at no cost, which includes member access to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities in Whitefish Bay and summer membership to the JCC Water Park in Mequon.
• JCC Program Discounts: Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC and are actively encouraged to participate in our early education, wellness, camping, cultural, and enrichment programs.