Food Resources Coordinator

Food Resources Coordinator South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC) — Plymouth, MA Reports to: Food Resources Manager Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM (25 hrs/wk) Status: Non-Exempt / Regular Date of Posting: 10.22.26 | Application Deadline: 11.2.26 (Open until suitable candidate is found) OUR STORY Founded in 1965, South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit that supports and empowers individuals and families with low incomes so everyone in our communities overcomes barriers and has opportunities to achieve their full potential. With 7 locations in Plymouth and Barnstable counties, SSCAC works annually with over 1,000 volunteers and community partners to make a difference in the quality of life for 30,000 children, seniors, and families with programs that include Head Start/Early Head Start, Heating Assistance and Energy Conservation, Food Resources, Transportation, and more. THE OPPORTUNITY SSCAC is seeking a mission-driven Food Resources Coordinator to support the daily operations of our food distribution center. Under the direction of the Food Resources Manager, the Coordinator assists with warehouse operations, food drives and community collection sites, distribution, inventory and recordkeeping, food safety, community outreach, and customer service. The position interacts regularly with community members, volunteers, donors, partner organizations, and staff and provides professional, respectful, and welcoming service. CORE RESPONSIBILITIESFood Distribution Center Operations · Assist with daily operation, organization, cleanliness, and efficient flow of the food distribution center and warehouse. · Receive, unload, and organize donated and purchased food; prepare food orders and distributions for pantries, programs, partner agencies, and approved recipients. · Rotate inventory based on expiration/best-by dates and food safety requirements; assist with weekly and periodic full warehouse inventories. · Report damaged, spoiled, unsafe, or questionable food products to the Food Resources Manager. Food Drives and Community Collection · Support agency food drives and community food collection activities and maintain relationships with community groups, businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, and other participating partners. · Provide partners with instructions, collection materials, and resources; coordinate placement, monitoring, collection, and servicing of community food collection bins. · Maintain records of food drives, collection bins, donations, and participating organizations; assist with quarterly, special, and community food collection events. Inventory, Records, and Data · Accurately record incoming and outgoing food, donations, and distributions using established forms, logs, databases, and tracking systems. · Maintain current inventory records; follow procedures for weighing, counting, and documenting food products. · Assist with collecting information used to evaluate food distribution activities and program effectiveness and ensure required documentation is accurate, complete, timely, and maintained according to agency procedures. Food and Warehouse Safety · Follow food safety, sanitation, storage, handling, and agency safety procedures; monitor food condition, packaging, and dates and promptly report concerns. · Maintain clean, safe work areas and use proper lifting, carrying, storage, and material-handling practices. · Report safety hazards, equipment problems, pest concerns, or other warehouse issues to the Food Resources Manager. CUSTOMER, COMMUNITY, AND TEAM SERVICE · Assist shoppers and community members in locating food and understanding available products; provide courteous, respectful, and responsive service. · Answer routine questions and refer issues requiring supervisory attention to the Food Resources Manager. · Maintain positive relat…

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